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... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 42 Windows® 8 lock screen 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...43 Windows® Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...59 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook...
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... 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 your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS...
... 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 your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS...
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... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
... the functions of multi-gestures to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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. 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker 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. 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 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... app you opened. If you to control multimedia files, such as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC. Press...
... app you opened. If you to control multimedia files, such as below . Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Multimedia control keys (on your Notebook PC. Press...
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... located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . To manually...
... located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . To manually...
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... setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use...
... setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Watch this to use...
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... your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings...
... your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings...
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The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in /out Notebook PC E-Manual Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 68 Face tracking button Zoom in thumbnail view. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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... change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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...boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. BIOS...
...boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. BIOS...
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... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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... rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to 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. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15...
... rights. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to 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. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15...
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... 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...your hard disk drive. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the HDD password: 1. 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...
...your hard disk drive. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set the HDD password: 1. 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...
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... Notebook PC. 4. 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup...
... Notebook PC. 4. 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup...
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... image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen...
... image recovery procedure. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the succeeding steps to prevent data loss in an external device or DVD. 8. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in case your account password then tap Continue. 7. In the Advanced options screen...
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... use and stand-by modes. 2. For more information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...
... use and stand-by modes. 2. For more information on power management and its benefits to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...