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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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...
... and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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...
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... gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It...
... (on selected models) section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
... to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
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... eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to close the optical drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic...
... eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to close the optical drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic...
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... secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4.
... secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4.
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... Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to browse through the apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Press twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings bar then...
... Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to browse through the apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Press twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings bar then...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press .
The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of...
... turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of...
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... only. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
... only. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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.
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... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device...
... Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Press and select a device...
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... USB interface. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu 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...
... USB interface. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu 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...
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... Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. 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 or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility -
... Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. 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 or unlock ports and devices. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. 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...
... Aptio Setup Utility - If ONLY the user's password is set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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... Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →...
... Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →...
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Choose an account you regularly backup your system to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps...
Choose an account you regularly backup your system to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps...
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... the power management feature is NOT supported on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use...
... the power management feature is NOT supported on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 108 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreased energy consumption during use of natural resources by modes. 2. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Limited use...
