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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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... guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in 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 2: Using your Notebook...
... guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in 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 2: Using your Notebook...
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... leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth...
... leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth...
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It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input...
It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input...
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...keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator...
...keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Number lock indicator (on your keyboard for numeric input. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) 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. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator...
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... battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to a power source. IMPORTANT! Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing...
... battery slot. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your Notebook PC. Spring battery lock (on selected models) The manual battery lock is connected to a power source. IMPORTANT! Manual battery lock (on selected models) The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in an unlocked position when removing...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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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... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Press in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41 If you opened.
... special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Press in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41 If you opened.
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..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your PC 5. After configuring the...
..., a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your PC 5. After configuring the...
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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 72 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... updates. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn...
... updates. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn...
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...1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
...1226. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 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 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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...: Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
...: Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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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. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights...
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. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will have Administrator rights...
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...NOTE: Setting the USB Interface 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. 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
...NOTE: Setting the USB Interface 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. 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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright...
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... will have Administrator rights. Re-type 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. Aptio Setup Utility - To set the HDD password: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty...
... will have Administrator rights. Re-type 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. Aptio Setup Utility - To set the HDD password: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. AMpatiino SeAtduvpanUcteidlityBo-otCopSyerciugrhitty...
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...'s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Save a copy of 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...
...'s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Save a copy of 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...
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... spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature...
... spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature...