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... Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen panel* and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen panel* and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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...-Test (POST) The 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 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network Compatibility Declaration 103 Non...
...-Test (POST) The 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 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 100 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 102 Internal Modem Compliancy 102 Overview...103 Network Compatibility Declaration 103 Non...
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... 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
... 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
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... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to the Using the numeric keypad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook...
... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to the Using the numeric keypad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook...
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... is running on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Refer to...
... is running on battery mode and the battery power is accessing the internal storage drives. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is between 95% and 100%. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is enabled. Refer to...
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..., refer to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this manual. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to...
..., refer to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. You can also use this manual. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to...
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... your power adapter. Read the following precautions for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may...
... your power adapter. Read the following precautions for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to simulate the right-click functions.
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Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 53 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen.
Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen or any app that you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 53 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start button varies depending on any opened . Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen.
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... Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap/click Use the following IP address. 3. Tap/click Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. NOTE: Proceed to the Internet. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 6. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap/click Use the following IP address. 3. Tap/click Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network. 8. NOTE: Proceed to the Internet. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 6. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC then press during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook...
... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC then press during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook...
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..., Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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.
..., Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. 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.
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Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : ...
Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : ...
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... you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to 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. In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system...
... you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to 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. In Setup, the User will be entered to Setup and is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC's operating system...
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...: 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 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 ↑...
...: 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 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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 ↑...
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... rights. 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 , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
... rights. 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 , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
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.... To update the BIOS: 1. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file...
.... To update the BIOS: 1. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file...
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... your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your system image is in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using...
... your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to complete the system image recovery procedure. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your system image is in an external device or DVD. 8. Type your account password then tap/click Continue. 7. Follow the succeeding steps to recover using...
