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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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... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
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... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 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 any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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... functions: for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls...
... functions: for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls...
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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. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized ...
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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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook...
... control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook...
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... electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Use the manual eject hole...
... electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Push the drive tray gently to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Use the manual eject hole...
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... using Windows then click Accept. 4. To start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 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...
... using Windows then click Accept. 4. To start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Wait for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 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...
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press .
Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. 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. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual To launch LifeFrame Press .
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... installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. You may result to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn...
... installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. You may result to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn...
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...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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings...
...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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings...
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... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be entered to input this only limits access 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access...
... boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be entered to input this only limits access 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access...
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.... 82 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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.
.... 82 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. 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.
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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to confirm the password then press . 4. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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...
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to confirm the password then press . 4. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. 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...
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..., 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file...
..., 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file...
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... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image...
... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image...
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... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Designed for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Limited use of user inactivity. Department of the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to...
... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Designed for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Limited use of user inactivity. Department of the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to...