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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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... how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
... how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
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... moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of...
... moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the...
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the...
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...'s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. 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 Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. 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...
...'s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. 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 Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is activated. 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...
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Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected...
Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to your Notebook PC. When charged, the battery pack supplies power to a power source. WARNING! IMPORTANT! Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to insert or remove the battery pack. This lock should be held in place once it is inserted into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected...
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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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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
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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or 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
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... functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
... functions. Press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to next track or fast forward 41 Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen...
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... the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
... the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
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Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app.
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... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using...
... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You may differ by...
... American Megatrends, Inc. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 You may differ by...
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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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
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. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American ...
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... 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. It also allows you to control the access to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to your Notebook PC. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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. It also allows you to control the access to Setup and is set, then this only limits access to your Notebook PC. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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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 then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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 then select Lock. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive.
... →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to set up the user password. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to your hard disk drive.
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... F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility -
... F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Department of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...
... upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Department of the U.S. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...