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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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... guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
... guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating...
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... fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
... fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
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... keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. 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...
... keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. 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...
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... indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator...
... indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator...
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... to enter and warm air to a power source. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep the battery pack secured. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to exit the Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
... to enter and warm air to a power source. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to keep the battery pack secured. Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to exit the Notebook PC. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
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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 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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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... E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
... E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used...
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... your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you in to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your PC 5.
... your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you in to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your PC 5.
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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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... recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that you turn on...
... recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that you turn on...
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... Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
... Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
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... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Set Administrator Password. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...[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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock...
...[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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock...
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...password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup...
...password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. 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. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen...
...Aptio Setup Utility - 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen...
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... the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the keyboard. Limited use of the use and stand-by default. Limited use of user inactivity. For more information on the...
... the environment through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on the keyboard. Limited use of the use and stand-by default. Limited use of user inactivity. For more information on the...