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......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 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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...Power-on Self Test (POST 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 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 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
... different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 system. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
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... for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean...
... for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean...
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... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. * on selected models only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
... the internal storage drives. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your keyboard for numeric input. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. • Locate...
... this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. • Locate...
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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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... your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow...
... your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow...
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... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to your PC 5. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows...
... the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to your PC 5. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows...
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... software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
... software-controlled diagnostic tests that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service...
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... the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
... the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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.... 2. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility -
.... 2. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility -
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... before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... 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 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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 NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set ,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the HDD password: 1. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set ,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the HDD password: 1. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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...
... downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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...
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Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then click Next...
Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to recover using a system image file. 6. 4. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then click Next...
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... as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Designed for detail information on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual For more information on power management...
... as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Designed for detail information on the EU Flower label, please visit the European Union Ecolabel website at http://www.ecolabel.eu. 126 Notebook PC E-Manual For more information on power management...