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... Left Side...18 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 22 Press the power button 22 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 23 Using the touch screen panel 23 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard 32 Function keys...32 Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid 33 Windows®8 keys...34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Left Side...18 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...20 Charge your Notebook PC 20 Lift to open the display panel 22 Press the power button 22 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 23 Using the touch screen panel 23 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard 32 Function keys...32 Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid 33 Windows®8 keys...34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 62 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 Power4Gear Hybrid...64 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Notebook PC E-Manual
... network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 62 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 Power4Gear Hybrid...64 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...81 Refresh your PC...81 Reset your PC...82 Advanced options...83 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility ...batteries 108 Optical Drive Safety Information 109 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 110 ENERGY STAR complied product 112 European Union Eco-label 112 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 113 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 113 Regional notice for Singapore 113 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility ...batteries 108 Optical Drive Safety Information 109 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 110 ENERGY STAR complied product 112 European Union Eco-label 112 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 113 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 113 Regional notice for Singapore 113 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
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... your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when your environment. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC. It allows the system to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using touch gestures. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel...
... your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when your environment. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your Notebook PC. It allows the system to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using touch gestures. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel...
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... power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on and blinks...
... power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in sleep mode. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on and blinks...
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Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
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...Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device 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...must be recycled or disposed of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 NOTE: Power adapter information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input ...
...Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device 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...must be recycled or disposed of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual 21 NOTE: Power adapter information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input ...
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Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function key that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that can be used to launch an ASUS app. Notebook PC E-Manual 33
Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function key for Power4Gear Hybrid Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function key that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that can be used to launch an ASUS app. Notebook PC E-Manual 33
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From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in...
From the setup screen, pick a language to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in...
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.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC...
.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC...
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...Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility...
...Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility...
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.... F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. 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 -
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Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be in the following...
Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu 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. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this before entering your Notebook PC. Set Administrator Password. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The password length must be in the following...
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... locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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... 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Restart your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012...
... 2.15.1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Restart your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 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 a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012...
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... security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to create a backup data in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key...
... security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to create a backup data in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key...
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... Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? For more details, refer to the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
... Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? For more details, refer to the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device...
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... keyboard displays numbers. You can I ", and "O" keys on your Notebook PC. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. How can also disable your Notebook PC to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to turn off this feature and use...
... keyboard displays numbers. You can I ", and "O" keys on your Notebook PC. Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. How can also disable your Notebook PC to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to your touchpad while you type on your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to turn off this feature and use...