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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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... your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
... your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
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... to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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..., providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad...
..., providing an intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. 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 Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad...
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... input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when...
... input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when...
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... space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (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! Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of...
... space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (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! Manual battery lock (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened.
... app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened.
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...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook...
...; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in...
... System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This...
... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 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. You may differ by model and territory. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This...
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... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
... 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... user's password is set , then this only limits access to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup...
... user's password is set , then this only limits access to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you 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. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup...
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... USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Type in a password then press . 3. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set...
... when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Type in a password then press . 3. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set...
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... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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... providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and...
... providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to the environment and health. 4. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and...
