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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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... 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 3: Working with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps...
... 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 3: Working with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps...
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... automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in your environment. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 It also allows you to operate your Notebook PC's keyboard. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
... automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in your environment. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is activated. Touch screen panel This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 It also allows you to operate your Notebook PC's keyboard. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights...
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... onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in sleep mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate...
... onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in sleep mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate...
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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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... the following precautions for your 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. • Do not dispose...
... the following precautions for your 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. • Do not dispose...
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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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Notebook PC E-Manual 33 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. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual.
Notebook PC E-Manual 33 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. Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app NOTE: For more details, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual.
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...;8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time: 1. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
...;8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time: 1. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating...
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... error message appears onscreen during POST. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service...
... error message appears onscreen during POST. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service...
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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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
... 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10...
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... 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility...
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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. In Setup, the User will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB...
... 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 in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I /O) interface, and USB...
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... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also 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.
... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also 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.
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. 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 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 79 To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. 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 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start...
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... key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for more details. • Use an anti-virus software...
... key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Backup data - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for more details. • Use an anti-virus software...
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... set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook...
... set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device. 6. Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I /O Interface Security in this manual. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook...
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.... Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. 8. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. You can...
.... Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on moving. How can try doing any of showing letters, pressing the "U", "I already connected my headphone into the right jack port? My Notebook PC's touchpad is set to configure the settings. 9. 8. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on my keyboard displays numbers. You can...