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First Edition
June 2014
Notebook PC
E-Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual......................................................................................................7
Conventions used in this manual.............................................................................. 9
Icons..................................................................................................................................... 9
Typography........................................................................................................................ 9
Safety precautions......................................................................................................10
Using your Notebook PC............................................................................................... 10
Caring for your Notebook PC...................................................................................... 11
Proper disposal................................................................................................................. 12
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows 8.1
Starting for the first time..........................................................................................50
Windows UI..................................................................................................................51
Start screen........................................................................................................................ 51
Hotspots.............................................................................................................................. 52
Start button....................................................................................................................... 55
Customizing your Start screen.................................................................................... 57
Working with Windows apps................................................................................58
Launching apps................................................................................................................ 58
Customizing apps............................................................................................................ 58
Accessing the Apps screen........................................................................................... 61
Charms bar......................................................................................................................... 63
Snap feature...................................................................................................................... 66
Other keyboard shortcuts.......................................................................................68
Connecting to wireless networks.........................................................................70
Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................................... 70
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 71
Airplane mode.................................................................................................................. 72
Connecting to wired networks..............................................................................73
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection..................................... 73
Configuring a static IP network connection.......................................................... 74
Turning your Notebook PC off...............................................................................75
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep.......................................................................... 75
Windows 8.1 lock screen.........................................................................................76
To proceed from the lock screen................................................................................ 76
Customizing your lock screen..................................................................................... 77
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-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
Troubleshoot................................................................................................................91
Refresh your PC................................................................................................................ 91
Reset your PC.................................................................................................................... 92
Advanced options........................................................................................................... 93
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)............................................ 118
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)....................................... 120
Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 120
Overview............................................................................................................................. 121
Network Compatibility Declaration.......................................................................... 121
Non-Voice Equipment ................................................................................................... 121
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement.................... 123
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement.................................. 124
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)................................... 125
CE Marking......................................................................................................................... 125
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada....................................................... 126
Dclaration dIndustrie Canada relative lexposition aux ondes radio .... 127
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains............................................ 128
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands........................................................ 128
UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................. 130
Power Safety Requirement........................................................................................... 131
TV Notices.......................................................................................................................... 131
REACH.................................................................................................................................. 131
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... 131
Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... 131
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)............................................ 132
Optical Drive Safety Information............................................................................... 133
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)............................... 134
ENERGY STAR complied product............................................................................... 136
European Union Eco-label............................................................................................ 136
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration................... 137
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services........................................................................... 137
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 137
Regional notice for Singapore.................................................................................... 138
Regional notice for India............................................................................................... 138
Notices for removeable batteries.............................................................................. 138
Avis concernant les batteries remplaables.......................................................... 138
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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following
chapters:
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and
upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
5C (41F) and 35C (95F).
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Caring for your Notebook PC
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Proper disposal
Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-
containing button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.
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Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your Notebook PC
Top View
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The
Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook
PC model.
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Array microphone
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise
suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice
recognition and audio recording.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.
Display panel
This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your
Notebook PC.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touch screen panel
gestures section in this manual.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from
the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are
software-controlled.
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Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a
comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use
the function keys, allows quick access to Windows, and controls
other multimedia functions.
Touchpad
The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate
onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates
the functions of a regular mouse.
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of
your Notebook PC.
Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC
is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook
PC is in sleep mode.
Two-color battery charge indicator
The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the
batterys charge status. Refer to the following table
for details:
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Color Status
Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to
a power source and the battery
power is between 95% and
100%.
Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged
to a power source, charging its
battery, and the battery power
is less than 95%.
Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is less than 10%.
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Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned
on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode.
Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You
can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep
or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.
In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive,
press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds until
your Notebook PC shuts down.
Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in this
manual.
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Bottom
WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in
use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook
PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.
Battery pack
The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook
PC is connected to a power source. When charged, the battery
pack supplies power to your Notebook PC.
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Spring battery lock
The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in
place once it is inserted into the battery slot.
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC.
Compartment cover
This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC
for the removable hard disk drives (HDD) and random-access
memory (RAM) modules.
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Right Side
Optical drive
Your Notebook PCs optical drive may support several disc
formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the
electronic eject button does not work.
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic
eject button does not work.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section
in this manual.
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Left Side
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC.
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HDMI port
This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content playback.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area
network.
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Front Side
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of
your Notebook PC.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Top View section in this
manual.
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Chapter 2:
Using your Notebook PC
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Getting started
Charge your Notebook PC.
A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
B. Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source.
C. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PCs power
(DC) input port.
IMPORTANT!
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IMPORTANT!
The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook
PC.
WARNING!
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if removed or disassembled.
Keep the battery and other small components away from children.
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Lift to open the display panel.
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Gestures for the touch screen
panel and touchpad
Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your
Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand
gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad.
NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen
panels appearance may vary depending on model.
Swipe from the left edge of the Swipe from the right edge of the
screen to shuffle your running screen to launch the Charms bar.
apps.
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Top edge swipe Finger slide
Bring together your two fingers on Spread apart your two fingers
the touch panel. on the touch panel.
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Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold
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Swipe up Swipe down
Swipe up from the Start screen to Swipe down from the Apps
launch the Apps screen. screen to return to the Start
screen.
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Using touchpad gestures
Moving the pointer
You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer,
then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
Slide horizontally
Slide vertically
Slide diagonally
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One-finger gestures
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Left-click Right-click
NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left
mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad.
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Top 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 edge to view its menu.
Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch
your running apps. the Charms bar.
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Two-finger gestures
Tap/click Rotate
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Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two fingers on Spread apart your two fingers on
the touchpad. the touchpad.
Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other
finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new
location.
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Three-finger gestures
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Using the keyboard
Function keys
The function keys on your Notebook PCs keyboard can trigger the
following commands:
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Enables or disables the touchpad
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Multimedia control keys
The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such
as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC.
Stop
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Using the numeric keypad
Press
to
toggle between using
the keypad as number
keys or as pointer
direction keys.
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Using the optical drive
NOTE:
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2. Gently pull out the drive tray.
IMPORTANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that
there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray.
3. Hold the disc by the edge, with its printed side up, then gently
place it inside the hub.
4. Push down the discs plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical
drive hub.
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5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive.
NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning and
vibrating in the optical drive.
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject
button does not work.
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Chapter 3:
Working with Windows 8.1
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Starting for the first time
When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens
appear to guide you in configuring your Windows 8.1 operating
system.
To start your Notebook PC for the first time:
1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few
minutes until the setup screen appears.
2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on
your Notebook PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic
items:
Personalize
Get online
Settings
Your account
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Windows UI
Windows 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows
you to organize and easily access Windows apps from the Start screen.
It also includes the following features that you can use while working
on your Notebook PC.
Start screen
The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user
account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one
place.
Windows Apps
These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format
for easy access.
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Hotspots
Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the
settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be
activated using the touchpad.
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Hotspot Action
upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left
corner then tap/click on the recent apps
thumbnail to revert back to that running app.
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Hotspot Action
top side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side
until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then
drop the app to a new location.
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Start button
Windows 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch
between the two most recent apps that you opened. The Start button
may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on
any app that is currently open onscreen.
NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the
display settings you chose for your Start screen.
Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start
screen or any opened app to call out the Start button.
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Start button on Desktop mode
Context menu
The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of
the programs inside Windows 8.1 when you right-click on the Start
button.
The context menu also includes the following shut down options for
your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.
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Customizing your Start screen
Windows 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen,
allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the
arrangement of your apps onscreen.
To customize the settings of your Start screen:
1. Launch the Desktop.
2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the
Start button, to launch the pop-up window.
or 3. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to
tick the Navigation and Start screen options you
want to use.
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Working with Windows apps
Use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel*, touchpad, or keyboard to
launch, customize, and close apps.
Launching apps
Tap an app to launch it.
Customizing apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using
the following steps:
Moving apps
Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location.
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Resizing apps
Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then
Unpinning apps
Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar, then
then tap/click .
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Closing apps
Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag
it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.
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Accessing the Apps screen
Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also
open other applications through the Apps screen.
NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following
screenshot is for reference only.
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen
You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen
panel or touchpad.
screen.
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Charms bar
The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side
of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share
applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of
your Notebook PC.
Charms bar
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Launching the Charms bar
NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of
white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once
activated.
Press
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Inside the Charms bar
Search
This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or
programs in your Notebook PC.
Share
This charm allows you to share applications via social
networking sites or email.
Start
This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen.
From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back
to a recently opened app.
Devices
This charm allows you to access and share files with
the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an
external display or printer.
Settings
This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your
Notebook PC.
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work
or switch between apps.
Snap bar
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Using Snap
Use your Notebook PCs touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to
activate and use Snap.
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Other keyboard shortcuts
Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help
you launch applications and navigate Windows 8.1.
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Launches the Project pane
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Connecting to wireless networks
Wi-Fi
Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social
networking sites using your Notebook PCs Wi-Fi connection.
Enabling Wi-Fi
Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your
touch screen panel or touchpad.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices.
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Airplane mode
The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to
use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight.
Press .
or
3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane
mode off.
Press .
NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services
that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your
Notebook PC in-flight.
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Connecting to wired networks
You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks
and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PCs LAN
port.
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6. Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then
tap/click OK.
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
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Turning your Notebook PC off
You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following
procedures:
shutdown.
down.
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Windows 8.1 lock screen
The Windows 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook
PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or
unlock Windows 8.1.
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Customizing your lock screen
You can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a
photo slideshow, app updates, and quickly access your Notebook PCs
camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the
following information:
Selecting a photo
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Under the Lock screen preview, click Browse
to select the photo you would like to use as a
background on your lock screen.
Playing a slideshow
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Under the Lock screen preview, move the Play
a slide show on the lock screen slide bar to On.
4. Scroll down to customize the following options
for your lock screens slideshow:
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Adding app updates
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps
option.
4. Use the following options to add the apps whose
updates you would like to see from your lock
screen:
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Chapter 4:
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled
diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC.
The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of
the Notebook PCs architecture.
BIOS
The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware
settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC.
The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook
PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
Accessing BIOS
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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual
screens may differ by model and territory.
Boot
This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to
the following procedures when setting your boot priority.
1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Sets the system
Boot Configuration
boot order
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
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2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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Security
This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password
of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to your
Notebook PCs hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB
interface.
NOTE:
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password : Select Screen
: Select Item
I/O Interface Security Enter: Select
+/ : Change Opt.
System Mode state User
F1 : General Help
Secure Boot state Enabled F9 : Optimized Defaults
Secure Boot Control [Enabled] F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Key Management
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To set the password:
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I/O Interface Security
In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock
or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Security
To lock an interface:
3. Select Lock.
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USB Interface Security
Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB
Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Security
NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the
External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security.
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Set Master Password
In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up
a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Setup
Aptio Advanced
UtilityBoot Security(C) Save
- Copyright 2011 &American
Exit Megatrends, Inc.
Password Description
Set HDD Master
If ONLY the Administrators password is Password.
set,then this only limits access to Setup
***Advisable to
and is only asked for when entering Setup.
Power Cycle System
If ONLY the users password is set, then
after Setting Hard
this is a power on password and must be
Disk Passwords***
entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup,
the User will have Administrator rights.
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Save & Exit
To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit
before exiting the BIOS.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Windows Boot Manager : Select Screen
: Select Item
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Enter: Select
+/ : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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To update the BIOS:
1. Verify the Notebook PCs exact model then download the latest
BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website.
2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive.
3. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then
press .
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6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then
press .
FSO 0 EFI
<DIR>
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS4
7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to
restore the system to its default settings.
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Troubleshoot
By pressing during POST, you can access Windows 8.1
troubleshoot options which includes the following:
Refresh your PC
Reset your PC
Advanced options
Refresh your PC
Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without losing
your current files and applications.
To access this during POST:
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Reset your PC
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Advanced options
Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options
in your Notebook PC.
To access this during POST:
POST.
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4. In the Advanced options screen, select System
Image Recovery.
5. Choose an account you would like to recover using
a system image file.
6. Type your account password then tap/click
Continue.
7. Select Use the latest available system image
(recommended), then tap/click Next. You can
also choose Select a system image if your system
image is in an external device or DVD.
8. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the
system image recovery procedure.
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Chapter 5:
Upgrading your Notebook PC
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive
Refer to the following steps if you need to install a new HDD (hard disk
drive) of your Notebook PC.
NOTES:
The appearance of your Notebook PCs bottom side and HDD may
vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.
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A. Loosen the screw from the Notebook PCs compartment cover.
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C. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.
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D. (optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC,
disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the
illustration below.
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E. Use the flap on the HDD bay to pull it out of the compartment.
HDD bay
2. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a
flat dry surface with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing up,
as shown in the illustration below.
old HDD
HDD bay
new HDD
HDD bay
J. Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.
L. Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed
earlier.
NOTES:
The appearance of your Notebook PCs bottom side and RAM module
may vary per model but the module installation remains the same.
F. Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed
earlier.
- Backup data
6. When I play audio and video files, why cant I hear any sound
from my Notebook PCs audio speakers?
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:
Press .
The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You
can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles.
Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is
most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate
geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific
geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below. Copyright laws require
that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at
which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS
design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must
only be capable of playing one region.
IMPORTANT! The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer
software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the
region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If
resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user.
Region 2
Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran,
Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia,
Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece,
Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
China
Region Definitions
Region A
North, Central and South American countries, and their territories; Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Macao, Japan, Korea (South and North), South East Asian countries and their
territories.
Region B
European, African, and South West Asian countries and their territories; Australia
and New Zealand.
Region C
Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and their territories; China and
Mongolia.
Non-Voice Equipment
Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as
modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the
end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones
and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded.
1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling
(manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to
support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous).
In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller
ID facilities.
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.
Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.)
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301
489-17]
CE Marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directives 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006/95/EC Low
voltage directive.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile
Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that
is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz2483.5 MHz)
NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5
MHz.
There are few possibilities for outdoor use: on private property or on the private
property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure
by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the
2446.52483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
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This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless
LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest
information (www.arcep.fr)
NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including
the following:
DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the
risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified
power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized
retailers.
TV Notices
Note to CATV System InstallerCable distribution system should be grounded
(earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC),
in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial
Cable installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the
earth at the building entrance.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/
REACH.htm.
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WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976.
These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976.
Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
Coating Notice
IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a
coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports
are located.
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All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR
standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The
monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes
of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on
the keyboard. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail
information on power management and its benefits to the environment. In
addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the
ENERGY STAR joint program.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems.
EU REACH SVHC
Korea RoHS
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 617/2013
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