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... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack. (on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
... 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility...
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... 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
... 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
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... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
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... keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing...
... keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing...
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Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track...
... simulate the right-click functions. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track...
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... use on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. 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 learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... use on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. 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 learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-on...
... to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-on...
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...your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook...
...your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook...
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.... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
.... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... entering BIOS. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. It also allows you to control the access to 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. If ONLY the user's password...
... entering BIOS. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. It also allows you to control the access to 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. If ONLY the user's password...
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... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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..., select Set Master Password. 2. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password...
..., select Set Master Password. 2. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Aptio Setup Utility - 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 : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password...
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.... 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 to your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS...
.... 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 to your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - To update the BIOS...
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... STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by default. Limited use of substances harmful to...
... STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by encouraging recycling. 5. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by default. Limited use of substances harmful to...
