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......20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......20 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 8.1 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Using the touch screen panel as a tablet 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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...-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Recovering your system 91 Enabling a recovery option 93 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-....... 105 Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC 106 Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 106 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 107 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
...-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS...80 Accessing BIOS...80 BIOS Settings...81 Recovering your system 91 Enabling a recovery option 93 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-....... 105 Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC 106 Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 106 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 107 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
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... photos, videos, and other multimedia files on how to turn your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC's touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This feature allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet...
... photos, videos, and other multimedia files on how to turn your device from a Notebook PC into a 360º angle. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC's touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This feature allows you to quickly turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet...
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...Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys...
...Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your keyboard for numeric input. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Number lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the keys...
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... controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. Keyboard...
... controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual. Keyboard...
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... the Start screen. If you to connect your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Power button Press the power button to an external microphone. You can also use this button to go back to the last app you opened. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you are already in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Volume button This button turns the volume up from sleep or hibernate mode...
... the Start screen. If you to connect your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up or down . 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Power button Press the power button to an external microphone. You can also use this button to go back to the last app you opened. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you are already in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Volume button This button turns the volume up from sleep or hibernate mode...
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... found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input...
... found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input...
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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 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened.
If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened.
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Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen or any app that you chose for your Start screen. Start button on any opened .
Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you opened app to switch between the two most recent apps that is currently open onscreen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen or any app that you chose for your Start screen. Start button on any opened .
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... BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 81 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. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... [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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... [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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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...'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. Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It...
...'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. Aptio Setup Utility - Security This menu allows you to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It...
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...Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. 86 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
...Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. 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. 86 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. Aptio Setup Utility -
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... hard disk drive. If ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password...
... hard disk drive. If ONLY the user's password is set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Re-type to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password...
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... Setup Utility - 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
... Setup Utility - 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook...
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... installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must be co-located or operating in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to this equipment. Washington DC: Office of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices...
... installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must be co-located or operating in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to this equipment. Washington DC: Office of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices...
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... consumption during use of the use and stand-by default. For more information on the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 115 Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. All ASUS products with...
... consumption during use of the use and stand-by default. For more information on the keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 115 Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduction of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. All ASUS products with...