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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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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual...
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... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution...
... near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution...
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... functions: for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... functions: for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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...keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
...keys on selected models only 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
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... 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 the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it matches the...
... 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 the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it matches the...
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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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Stop * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go...
Stop * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go...
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... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting...
... configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Starting...
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... hardware settings that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
... hardware settings that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
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... 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. You may differ by...
... 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. You may differ by...
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...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 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 - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
...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 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 - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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... allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
... allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save...
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... Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 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 Copyright...
... Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. 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 Copyright...
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...password-enabled access 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Set...
...password-enabled access 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty(C) S2a0v1e1 &AmEexriitcan Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to your hard disk drive. Set...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
... American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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... in an external device or DVD. 8. 4. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then click Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Select Use the...
... in an external device or DVD. 8. 4. You can also choose Select a system image if your account password then click Continue. 7. Type your system image is in case your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Select Use the...
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... of the use of the U.S. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing 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. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment...
... of the use of the U.S. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing 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. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment...