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Notebook PCE-ManualFirst EditionDecember 2013E8880

10Notebook PC E-ManualProper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

100Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned,Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEI

Notebook PC E-Manual101EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned,Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEI

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Notebook PC E-Manual11Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

12Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.

Notebook PC E-Manual13Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.Camera indica

14Notebook PC E-ManualKeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the

Notebook PC E-Manual15BottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot

16Notebook PC E-ManualAir ventsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing,

Notebook PC E-Manual17Right SidePower indicatorThe power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC

18Notebook PC E-ManualUSB 3.0 portThis Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible t

Notebook PC E-Manual19Left SideUSB 3.0 portThis Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward com

2Notebook PC E-ManualCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,

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Notebook PC E-Manual21Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

22Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PC.A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.B. Connect the DC power conn

Notebook PC E-Manual23IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating inform

24Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

Notebook PC E-Manual25Moving the pointerYou can tap/click or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your nger on the touc

26Notebook PC E-ManualOne-nger gesturesTap/click, Double tap/click• In the Start screen, tap/click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double ta

Notebook PC E-Manual27Left-click Right-click• In the Start screen, click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-click an application to launc

28Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe• In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar.• In a running app, swipe from the top

Notebook PC E-Manual29Two-nger gesturesTap/click RotateTap/click two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image,

Notebook PC E-Manual3Table of ContentsAbout this manual ...

30Notebook PC E-ManualZoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag and dropSelect

Notebook PC E-Manual31Three-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to

32Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

Notebook PC E-Manual33Function keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

34Notebook PC E-ManualWindows® 8.1 keysThere are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below:Press this key to go back to t

Notebook PC E-Manual35Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

36Notebook PC E-ManualStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring

Notebook PC E-Manual37Windows® UIWindows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps

38Notebook PC E-ManualHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotsp

Notebook PC E-Manual39Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail t

4Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® apps ...44Launching apps ...

40Notebook PC E-ManualHotspot Actiontop side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new

Notebook PC E-Manual41Start buttonWindows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened.

42Notebook PC E-ManualStart button on Desktop modeContext menuThe context menu appears as a box lled with quick access to some of the programs inside

Notebook PC E-Manual43Customizing your Start screenWindows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the

44Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsPositio

Notebook PC E-Manual45Closing apps1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.2

46Notebook PC E-ManualAccessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

Notebook PC E-Manual47Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Launch the All Apps scre

48Notebook PC E-ManualCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that

Notebook PC E-Manual49Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share

Notebook PC E-Manual5AppendicesDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ... 80Blu-ray ROM Drive Informat

50Notebook PC E-ManualSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

Notebook PC E-Manual51Using SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish to snap.2. Hover th

52Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Notebook PC E-Manual53Launches the Project paneOpens the Everywhere option from the Search charmOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens t

54Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Notebook PC E-Manual55Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

56Notebook PC E-Manual1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap/click and tap/click .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press .

Notebook PC E-Manual57Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

58Notebook PC E-Manual7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the

Notebook PC E-Manual59Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:• Right-click on the l

6Notebook PC E-ManualAbout this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through

60Notebook PC E-ManualWindows® 8.1 lock screenThe Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It als

Notebook PC E-Manual61Customizing your lock screenYou can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and

62Notebook PC E-ManualAdding app updates1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.3. Scroll down until y

Notebook PC E-Manual63Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST)

64Notebook PC E-ManualThe Power-on Self Test (POST)The Power-on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when yo

Notebook PC E-Manual65BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

66Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Notebook PC E-Manual67SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

68Notebook PC E-ManualTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a password then press

Notebook PC E-Manual69I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

Notebook PC E-Manual7Conventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

70Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock port

Notebook PC E-Manual71Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

72Notebook PC E-ManualSave & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C

Notebook PC E-Manual73To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi

74Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS

Notebook PC E-Manual75TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8.1 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh

76Notebook PC E-ManualReset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

Notebook PC E-Manual77Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during POS

78Notebook PC E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

Notebook PC E-Manual79Appendices

8Notebook PC E-ManualSafety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°

80Notebook PC E-ManualDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can pur

Notebook PC E-Manual81Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

82Notebook PC E-ManualThe Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos and other disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region Den

Notebook PC E-Manual83OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC

84Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

Notebook PC E-Manual85This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.

86Notebook PC E-Manual• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the deale

Notebook PC E-Manual87Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and suc

88Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolle

Notebook PC E-Manual89Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux ra

Notebook PC E-Manual9Caring for your Notebook PCDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC.

90Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authoriz

Notebook PC E-Manual91Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW

92Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to

Notebook PC E-Manual93Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cor

94Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace onl

Notebook PC E-Manual95Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attemp

96Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

Notebook PC E-Manual97GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

98Notebook PC E-ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department o

Notebook PC E-Manual99Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our pr