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... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Side...23 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 29 Using the touch screen 29 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Numeric keypad (on selected models 41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
... 86 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 86 BIOS...86 Accessing BIOS...86 BIOS Settings...87 Troubleshoot...97 Refresh your PC...97 Reset your PC...98 Advanced options...99 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Upgrading memory modules 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs...109 Software FAQs...112 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 116 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 118 Internal Modem Compliancy 118 Overview...119 Network...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more information, refer to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock...
... keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more information, refer to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock...
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... intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows...
... intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to Windows...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side 15" and 14" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Optical disc drive eject button Press this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... the right-click functions. If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
... the right-click functions. If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Multimedia control keys (on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below...
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... any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for...
... any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for...
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Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 74 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 74 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.
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service...
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... to set your boot priority. 1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
... to set your boot priority. 1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
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...and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. F1...
...and select a device as the Boot Option #1. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. F1...
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... only asked for when entering Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is 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.
... only asked for when entering Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is 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.
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... I /O Interface 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. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
... I /O Interface 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. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 From the BIOS menu, Select...
... the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 95 From the BIOS menu, Select...
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..., refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password - Log in your Notebook PC. If...
..., refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in ID and password - Log in your Notebook PC. If...
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... if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual You can...
... if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? • Press to enable your touchpad. • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual You can...
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... my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? How can also disable your Notebook PC. 8. Press the key or...
... my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on your Notebook PC to your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio Manager to disable touchpad by pressing . 10. If yes, disable this ? How can also disable your Notebook PC. 8. Press the key or...