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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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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 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 using Windows® 8 in 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 PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 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 using Windows® 8 in 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 PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings...
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...leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to ...strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove...
...leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to ...strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove...
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... mouse. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction 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...
... mouse. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction 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...
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... lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. 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...
... lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. 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...
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... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to keep the battery pack secured. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery...
... add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to a power source. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to keep the battery pack secured. WARNING! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to insert or remove the battery pack. When charged, the battery...
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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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.... Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models...
.... Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to simulate the right-click functions. Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models...
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... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook...
... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook...
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual
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.... Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to the following information for system startup...
.... Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to the following information for system startup...
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... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE...
... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE...
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...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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 2.
...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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 2.
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... to input this before entering your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. 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. Copyright (C) 2012...
... to input this before entering your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. 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. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
... > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security 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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... rights. Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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 - Copyright...
... rights. Type in a password then press . 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps 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 - Copyright...
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... your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - 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 select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment. 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. In...
... automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment. 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. In...