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10Notebook PC E-ManualCaring for your Notebook PCDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC.

100Notebook PC E-ManualAdvanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during PO

Notebook PC E-Manual1014. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

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Notebook PC E-Manual103Tips and FAQs

104Notebook PC E-ManualUseful tips for your Notebook PCTo help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure a

Notebook PC E-Manual105Hardware FAQs1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?Alt

106Notebook PC E-Manual4. My battery LED indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?• Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached cor

Notebook PC E-Manual1078. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC’s audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right

108Notebook PC E-ManualSoftware FAQs1. When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. System bootu

Notebook PC E-Manual1094. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I x this?You can try doing any of the following suggestions:• Remove all connect

Notebook PC E-Manual11Proper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

110Notebook PC E-Manual6. How can I boot to DOS using my USB drive or ODD?Refer to the following steps:a. Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by

Notebook PC E-Manual111Appendices

112Notebook PC E-ManualOverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the E

Notebook PC E-Manual113This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

114Notebook PC E-ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

Notebook PC E-Manual115• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the deal

116Notebook PC E-ManualDeclaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and su

Notebook PC E-Manual117IC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll

118Notebook PC E-ManualDéclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r

Notebook PC E-Manual119France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori

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120Notebook PC E-ManualDepartments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10m

Notebook PC E-Manual121UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

122Notebook PC E-ManualPower Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

Notebook PC E-Manual123Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on

124Notebook PC E-ManualOptical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem

Notebook PC E-Manual125CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

126Notebook PC E-ManualGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

Notebook PC E-Manual127ENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department

128Notebook PC E-ManualGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p

Notebook PC E-Manual129EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

Notebook PC E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

130Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

14Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top view may also v

Notebook PC E-Manual15Camera indicatorThe camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.CameraThe built-in camera allows you to take p

16Notebook 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-Manual17BottomWARNING! • The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. • When wor

18Notebook 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-Manual19Right SideHeadphone output/microphone input combo jack portThis port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied speakers

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

20Notebook PC E-ManualPower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Noteboo

Notebook PC E-Manual21Left SideKensington® security slotThe Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatib

22Notebook PC E-ManualFront SideStatus indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Power indica

Notebook PC E-Manual23Color StatusSolid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%.Solid Orange

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Notebook PC E-Manual25Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

26Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedNOTE: If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures for installation

Notebook PC E-Manual27Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the rst time.NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appeara

28Notebook PC E-ManualWARNING!Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery.• The battery used in this device may present a risk of 

Notebook PC E-Manual29Lift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

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

30Notebook PC E-ManualMoving the pointerYou can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your nger on the touchpad t

Notebook PC E-Manual31One-nger gesturesLeft-click Right-click• In the Start screen, click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-click an ap

32Notebook PC E-ManualDrag and dropDouble-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. To drop the item to its new locat

Notebook PC E-Manual33Top 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

34Notebook PC E-ManualTwo-nger gesturesTwo-nger scroll (up/down) Two-nger scroll (left/right)Slide two ngers to scroll up or down.Slide two ngers

Notebook PC E-Manual35Using ASUS Smart GestureThe ASUS Smart Gesture app of your Notebook PC allows you to enable other touchpad gestures or disable s

36Notebook PC E-Manual4. Click Apply to save the changes then OK to exit the ASUS Smart Gesture window.3. In the ASUS Smart Gesture window, tick Ro

Notebook PC E-Manual37Enabling the three-nger gestures1. From the taskbar on your Desktop, click .2. Double-click the icon to launch the ASUS S

38Notebook PC E-Manual4. Click Apply to save the changes then OK to exit the ASUS Smart Gesture window.3. In the ASUS Smart Gesture window, tick th

Notebook PC E-Manual39Rotate Swipe left or swipe rightWith one nger steady on the touchpad, rotate another nger clockwise or counterclockwise.Swipe

4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8Starting for the first time ...

40Notebook 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-Manual41Function keys for ASUS AppYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch an ASUS app

42Notebook PC E-ManualThis Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you can also use for numeric input. Press to toggle between using these keys a

Notebook PC E-Manual43Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

44Notebook 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-Manual45Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps f

46Notebook 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-Manual47Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

48Notebook 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-Manual49Working with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsMoving

Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)The Power-on Self Test (POST) ...

50Notebook PC E-ManualRight-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or .Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap

Notebook PC E-Manual51Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

52Notebook PC E-ManualLaunching the Apps screenLaunch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard.Swipe from the top edge to la

Notebook PC E-Manual53Charms barThe charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that

54Notebook PC E-ManualSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to

Notebook PC E-Manual55Snap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

56Notebook PC E-ManualUsing SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish to snap.2. Hover the

Notebook PC E-Manual57Other keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

58Notebook PC E-ManualOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings charmOpe

Notebook PC E-Manual59Connecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

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60Notebook PC E-Manual4. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

Notebook PC E-Manual61Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

62Notebook PC E-Manual4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

Notebook PC E-Manual63Airplane modeThe Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-ight.Turni

64Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

Notebook PC E-Manual655. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

66Notebook PC E-ManualConguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

Notebook PC E-Manual67Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

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Notebook PC E-Manual69Chapter 4: ASUS apps

Notebook PC E-Manual7About this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through

70Notebook PC E-ManualFeatured ASUS AppsPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE

Notebook PC E-Manual71Select from these power saving modes.Use these options to customize your power saving mode.This option allows you to hide the de

72Notebook PC E-ManualSystem in SleepThis option allows you to enable or disable either of the following sleep modes: Instant OnThis mode is default-e

Notebook PC E-Manual73Long Standby TimeThis mode allows your Notebook PC’s battery to last for up to sixty-nine (69) days or more. When enabled, the N

74Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge devices using your Notebook PC’s USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. WARNIN

Notebook PC E-Manual753. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices.NOTE: The default limit is set

76Notebook PC E-ManualTrusted Platform Module (TPM)*The TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a security hardware device on the system board that will h

Notebook PC E-Manual77Enabling TPM SupportRestart your Notebook PC then press during POST. Set TPM Support to [Enable] in BIOS setup Advanced > T

78Notebook PC E-ManualASUS FingerPrintCapture ngerprint biometrics on your Notebook PC’s ngerprint sensor using the ASUS FingerPrint app. This app a

Notebook PC E-Manual792. Click OK to proceed to the next step. 3. Key in your user account password then click OK.

8Notebook PC E-ManualConventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

80Notebook PC E-Manual4. Click the on the nger illustration that corresponds to the same nger you would like to use as your ngerprint biometric

Notebook PC E-Manual816. 1 and 2 changes to blue to indicate that the ngerprint was successfully captured. Click Next to proceed. 7. Create your bo

82Notebook PC E-Manual8. Click Enable to activate using your current ngerprint biometric data for system log on. 9. The ASUS FingerPrint settings w

Notebook PC E-Manual83ASUS FingerPrint settingsCongure your boot key settings and ngerprint biometrics using the basic and advanced options of the A

84Notebook PC E-Manual Advanced The Advanced settings of ASUS FingerPrint allows you to setup lock options when the wrong password or ngerprint is de

Notebook PC E-Manual85ASUSPRO Business Center*The ASUSPRO Business Center is an application hub that features some exclusive ASUS apps and the Intel®

86Notebook PC E-ManualASUSPRO Business Center menu optionsLogin/Logout - This option allows you to login or logout from ASUSPRO Business Center using

Notebook PC E-Manual87ASUSPRO Business Center apps Intel® Wireless DisplayThis application allows you to stream business presentations, multimedia le

88Notebook PC E-Manual USB BlockerThis application allows you to restrict which USB devices are permitted to access your Notebook PC. Using this app,

Notebook PC E-Manual89Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

Notebook PC E-Manual9Safety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°

90Notebook 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-Manual91BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

92Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Notebook PC E-Manual93SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

94Notebook 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-Manual95I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

96Notebook 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-Manual97Save & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C

98Notebook PC E-ManualTroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

Notebook PC E-Manual99Reset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its