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... Left Side...19 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touchpad 25 Using the keyboard...32 Function keys...32 Windows® 8.1 keys...33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® UI...37 Start screen...37 Hotspots...38 Start button...41 Customizing your Start screen 43 Working with Windows® apps 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Left Side...19 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touchpad 25 Using the keyboard...32 Function keys...32 Windows® 8.1 keys...33 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® UI...37 Start screen...37 Hotspots...38 Start button...41 Customizing your Start screen 43 Working with Windows® apps 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 60 To proceed from the lock screen 60 Customizing your lock screen 61 Chapter 4: Power-on Self-Test (POST) The Power-on Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Troubleshoot...75 Refresh your PC...75 Reset your PC...76 Advanced options...77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 60 To proceed from the lock screen 60 Customizing your lock screen 61 Chapter 4: Power-on Self-Test (POST) The Power-on Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Troubleshoot...75 Refresh your PC...75 Reset your PC...76 Advanced options...77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge ... and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
...objects on or near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge ... and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene...
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... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to automatically adjust the brightness of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC. Display panel This...
... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to automatically adjust the brightness of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC. Display panel This...
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... use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock...
... use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Right Side Power indicator The power indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone output jack port This port allows you to amplified speakers or headphones. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. The icon indicates this port's USB Charger+ feature which allows you to connect your Notebook PC to quick-charge mobile devices. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal...
Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Right Side Power indicator The power indicator lights up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone output jack port This port allows you to amplified speakers or headphones. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. The icon indicates this port's USB Charger+ feature which allows you to connect your Notebook PC to quick-charge mobile devices. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 (Universal...
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Left Side USB 3.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provids 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, MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
Left Side USB 3.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provids 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, MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
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... 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 dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may...
... 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 dissamble and reassemble the battery. • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 WARNING! Some Notebook PC models may...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the 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. * on or off Toggles the display mode 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 selected models only 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the 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. * on or off Toggles the display mode 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 selected models only 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Notebook PC E-Manual 33 If you opened. Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 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 your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off 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 33 If you opened. Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 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 your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Windows® 8.1 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
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Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that 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 button varies depending on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button.
Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on the display settings you chose for your Start screen or any app that 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 button varies depending on any opened . Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to call out the Start button.
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To proceed from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or unlock Windows® 8.1. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 2. (optional) If your Notebook PC is password-protected, you need to key in the password to continue to your Notebook PC from the lock screen 1. The lock screen can change its background display and access some of your apps while your account is...
To proceed from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or unlock Windows® 8.1. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 2. (optional) If your Notebook PC is password-protected, you need to key in the password to continue to your Notebook PC from the lock screen 1. The lock screen can change its background display and access some of your apps while your account is...
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... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel...
... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 65 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 65 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
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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. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
... [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. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device...
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... 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. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook...
... 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. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook...
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... 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 or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... 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 or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock then select Lock. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 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. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
... set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 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. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... use of user inactivity. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to the environment. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...
... use of user inactivity. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of substances harmful to the environment. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive...
