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... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows® 8 keys...41 Notebook...
... 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 37 Enabling the rotate and three-finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three-finger gestures 39 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys...40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows® 8 keys...41 Notebook...
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...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
...; 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 60 Connecting to wireless networks 62 Wi-Fi...62 Bluetooth ...64 Airplane mode...66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning...
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BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network... à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 109 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 110 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 110 UL Safety Notices...112 Power Safety Requirement 113 TV Notices...113 REACH...113 Macrovision...
BIOS Settings...77 Troubleshoot...87 Refresh your PC...87 Reset your PC...88 Advanced options...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...93 Software FAQs...96 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network... à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 109 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 110 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 110 UL Safety Notices...112 Power Safety Requirement 113 TV Notices...113 REACH...113 Macrovision...
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... Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook...
... Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook...
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... enables you to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. You can be used for typing...
... enables you to turn your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to operate your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. You can be used for typing...
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.... Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth...
.... Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in use. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port...
... Notebook PC E-Manual VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as monitors or projectors. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in use. Left Side Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Windows® 8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to...
... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Windows® 8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook...
... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook...
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... controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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... order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 77 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS...
... order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 77 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. BIOS...
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... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook...
... Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook...
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... user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
... user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating...
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... USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
... USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility...
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...is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set up the user password. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
...is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set up the user password. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility...
... flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility...
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... its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
... its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to configure the settings. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to the I /O Interface Security in this manual. 6. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the...
... to configure the settings. 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to the I /O Interface Security in this manual. 6. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the...
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... connecting an external pointing device to disable touchpad by pressing . 9. You can I ", and "O" keys on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I change this function. • Press . 10. 8. Press the key , (on selected models) , or on your touchpad while you type on moving. If yes, disable this ? Notebook PC E-Manual...
... connecting an external pointing device to disable touchpad by pressing . 9. You can I ", and "O" keys on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I change this function. • Press . 10. 8. Press the key , (on selected models) , or on your touchpad while you type on moving. If yes, disable this ? Notebook PC E-Manual...
