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Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual ...

Page 2: ... BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ...

Page 3: ...9 Left Side 21 Front Side 22 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 26 Install the battery pack 26 Charge your Notebook PC 27 Lift to open the display panel 29 Press the power button 29 Gestures for the touchpad 30 Moving the pointer 30 Using ASUS Smart Gesture 35 Enabling the rotate gesture 35 Enabling the three finger gestures 37 Using the rotate and three finger gestures 39 Using the ...

Page 4: ...53 Snap feature 55 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi Fi 59 Bluetooth 61 Airplane mode 63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 USB Charger 74 T...

Page 5: ...endices Overview 114 Network Compatibility Declaration 114 Non Voice Equipment 114 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 116 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 117 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 118 CE Marking 118 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 119 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exposition aux ondes radio 120 Wireless ...

Page 6: ...hium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 125 Optical Drive Safety Information 126 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 127 ENERGY STAR complied product 129 European Union Eco label 129 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 130 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 130 Regional notice for Singapore 130 ...

Page 7: ... Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC s Windows 8 operating system Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs...

Page 8: ...n help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC s data and components Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an ite...

Page 9: ...m heat exposure Do not use damaged power cords accessories and other peripherals with your Notebook PC While powered on ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces You can send your Notebook PC through x ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts but do not expos...

Page 10: ...s of warm water Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your Notebook PC t...

Page 11: ...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 Do not throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ...

Page 12: ...12 Notebook PC E Manual ...

Page 13: ...Notebook PC E Manual 13 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The top view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model e ...

Page 15: ...C NOTE Some models are equipped with a touch enabled panel allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters such as A B C using your Notebook PC s keyboard Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off You can al...

Page 16: ...E For more details refer to the Keyboard as numeric keypad section in this manual Fingerprint sensor This built in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it as biometric authentication for logging on to your Notebook PC s system and other programs inside Windows 8 NOTE For more details refer to the ASUS Fingerprint section in this manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of multi...

Page 17: ...while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model ...

Page 18: ... locks the battery pack in place once it is inserted into the battery slot IMPORTANT This lock should be held in an unlocked position when removing the battery pack 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 Battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook P...

Page 19: ...ck charge mobile devices NOTE For more details refer to the USB Charger section in this manual HDMI port This port is for the HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content playback VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA compatible device such as monitors or projectors LAN port Insert the...

Page 20: ...ttery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC ...

Page 21: ...compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers Headphone output microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone Memory card reader This built in memory card...

Page 22: ...atus 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 battery s charge status Refer to the following table for details ...

Page 23: ...ess than 95 Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC s wir...

Page 24: ...24 Notebook PC E Manual ...

Page 25: ...Notebook PC E Manual 25 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 26: ...l Getting started NOTE If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures for installation Install the battery pack Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot ...

Page 27: ...t the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible Locate the input output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input output ...

Page 28: ...a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for your personal safety Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Do not dispose of 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 found The battery and its components must be recycled or d...

Page 29: ...Notebook PC E Manual 29 Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 30: ...ter then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Gestures for the 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 touchpad ...

Page 31: ...screen click an app to launch it In Desktop mode double click an application to launch it In the Start screen click an app to select it and launch the settings bar You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar In Desktop mode use this button to open the right click menu ...

Page 32: ...item then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad To drop the item to its new location lift your finger from the touchpad Tap Double tap In the Start screen tap an app to launch it In Desktop mode double tap an application to launch it ...

Page 33: ... edge to launch the All Apps bar In a running app swipe from the top edge to view its menu Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle your running apps Swipe the right edge to launch the Charm bar NOTE The following edge gestures work only in Windows 8 ...

Page 34: ...oll up or down Slide two fingers to scroll left or right Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad Drag and drop 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 ...

Page 35: ... Gesture app of your Notebook PC allows you to enable other touchpad gestures or disable selected gestures depending on your preference Enabling the rotate gesture 1 From the taskbar on your Desktop click 2 Double click the icon to launch the ASUS Smart Gesture app ...

Page 36: ...36 Notebook PC E Manual 4 Click Apply to save the changes then OK to exit the ASUS Smart Gesture window 3 In the ASUS Smart Gesture window tick Rotate ...

Page 37: ...Notebook PC E Manual 37 Enabling the three finger gestures 1 From the taskbar on your Desktop click 2 Double click the icon to launch the ASUS Smart Gesture app ...

Page 38: ...38 Notebook PC E Manual 4 Click Apply to save the changes then OK to exit the ASUS Smart Gesture window 3 In the ASUS Smart Gesture window tick the gestures you would like to enable under Three Fingers ...

Page 39: ...touchpad rotate another finger clockwise or counterclockwise Swipe three fingers left or right to navigate pages Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode Using the rotate and three finger gestures ...

Page 40: ...e keyboard Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC ...

Page 41: ...s the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Windows 8 keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below Press this key to go back to the Start screen If you are already in the Start screen press this key to go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click functions...

Page 42: ...C E Manual This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you can also use for numeric input Press to toggle between using these keys as number keys or as their original keyboard function Keyboard as numeric keypad ...

Page 43: ...Notebook PC E Manual 43 Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 ...

Page 44: ...ge to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Keep your PC secure Personalize Wireless Settings Sign in to your PC 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities Windows ...

Page 45: ...t 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 Zoom in out button Windows Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access NOTE Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are f...

Page 46: ...l 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 Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ...

Page 47: ...e down to show all running apps lower left corner From a running app screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app s thumbnail to...

Page 48: ...rag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 49: ...ing apps Customizing apps You can move resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left click or tap once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location ...

Page 50: ...n the app to activate the settings bar then tap Unpinning apps Resizing apps 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press Closing apps ...

Page 51: ...Notebook PC E Manual 51 Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar ...

Page 52: ...ge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad 1 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen 2 Right click on the app to activate its settings 3 Tap on the icon ...

Page 53: ...ide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Charms bar 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 Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to launch the charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press ...

Page 54: ... 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 charmallows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Inside the Charms bar ...

Page 55: ...ature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Snap bar ...

Page 56: ...nch the app you wish to snap 2 Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen 3 Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel 4 Launch another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press ...

Page 57: ...aunch applications and navigate Windows 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window ...

Page 58: ...een pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings ...

Page 59: ...C s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT The Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi Fi connection of your Notebook PC Enabling Wi Fi Activate Wi Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your touchpad 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 60: ...to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless enabled systems tap Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Tap No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function ...

Page 61: ...rned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data transfers To do this use your touchpad as follows 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap then tap Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap Add a Device to search for Bluetooth enabled de...

Page 62: ... the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same tap Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device NOTE For some bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC ...

Page 63: ...ne mode off 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 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off Press 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on Press ...

Page 64: ...nternet connection To configure your settings refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 1 Launch Desktop 2 From the Windows taskbar right click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center 3 In...

Page 65: ...to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next 9 Tap Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then tap Connect 11 Tap Close to finish the configuration 12 Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting ...

Page 66: ... to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Tap Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK ...

Page 67: ...ut down You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode To do this launch the desktop then press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Shut Down from the drop down list then select OK If your Notebook PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC turns off You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode To...

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Page 69: ...Notebook PC E Manual 69 Chapter 4 ASUS apps ...

Page 70: ...4Gear Hybrid Press Running System This option allows you to enable either of the following power saving modes in your Notebook PC NOTE By default your Notebook PC is set to Performance mode Performance mode Use this mode when doing high performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC s batt...

Page 71: ...tebook PC E Manual 71 Select from these power saving modes Use these options to customize your power saving mode This option allows you to hide the desktop icons and turns the presentation mode on or off ...

Page 72: ...able either of the following sleep modes Instant On This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state even after your Notebook PC has entered into sleep mode Move this slider to switch between Instant On or Long Standby Time ...

Page 73: ... 73 Long Standby Time This mode allows you to extend your Notebook PC s battery life When enabled the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds four hours after entering into deep sleep mode ...

Page 74: ...pport quick charging via the USB Charger port while on power adapter mode Using the USB Charger settings you can set a quick charge limit so you can continue quick charging devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode or turned off NOTE Some Notebook PC models support quick charging even while on sleep hibernate or shut down mode depending on SKU 1 From the ta...

Page 75: ...ual 75 3 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices NOTE The default limit is set to 40 but you can set the quick charge limit from 20 to 99 4 Click OK to save and exit ...

Page 76: ...h individual computer system has a unique signature initialized during the silicon manufacturing process that further enhances its trust or security effectiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the computer system The TPM when bundled wit...

Page 77: ...on TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status Enables or disables TPM Support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megat...

Page 78: ...over the fingerprint sensor to log on from boot up straight into the Windows operating system without manually keying in passwords Set up the boot key as backup access for your fingerprint biometrics Import or back up other fingerprint biometrics you would like to use to log on to your Notebook PC and its system programs Using the ASUS FingerPrint app Create your fingerprint biometrics using the f...

Page 79: ...Notebook PC E Manual 79 2 Click OK to proceed to the next step 3 Key in your user account password then click OK ...

Page 80: ...ck the on the finger illustration that corresponds to the same finger you would like to use as your fingerprint biometric data 5 Swipe your designated finger twice on the fingerprint sensor to create your fingerprint biometric data ...

Page 81: ...81 6 1 and 2 changes to blue to indicate that the fingerprint was successfully captured Click Next to proceed 7 Create your boot key password in the next window to serve as backup access for your fingerprint biometric data ...

Page 82: ...for system log on 9 The ASUS FingerPrint settings window appears next You may either close this window or change the settings of your fingerprint biometric data NOTE For more information on configuring your fingerprint biometric settings refer to the ASUS FingerPrint Settings section in this manual ...

Page 83: ...int settings window appears right after creating your first fingerprint biometric data Later on you may also access this window by launching the ASUS FingerPrint app from the Start Screen Basic The Basic settings of ASUS FingerPrint allows you to configure your current fingerprint biometrics add more fingerprint biometrics and change the details of your boot key It also shows the current status of...

Page 84: ...ed The Advanced settings of ASUS FingerPrint allows you to setup lock options when the wrong password or fingerprint is detected back up and import your account information and delete fingerprint or boot key records from your system ...

Page 85: ...s some exclusive ASUS apps and the Intel Small Business Advantage SBA to improve manageability when using your Notebook PC for business productivity Accessing ASUS Business Center Go to Desktop mode then click on the icon menu options Click on any of these icons to launch the application on selected models only ...

Page 86: ...k PC Settings This option allows you to configure your password settings send email settings and export import settings Update This option allows you to check on available updates for ASUSPRO Business Center About This option features some important details about the ASUSPRO Business Center such as the copyright date and the app s version number Contact This option shows you links you can use to c...

Page 87: ... Intel Wireless Display click Help inside the Intel WiDi window Health Center This application allows you to schedule maintenance tasks that help maintain system performance It also allows you to receive email notifications whenever your Notebook PC receives alerts as balloon messages or as sent to its Windows system tray Software Monitor This application allows you to monitor other security relat...

Page 88: ...e categories audio video entertainment storage office and others ASUS Power4Gear This application launches ASUS Power4Gear For more details refer to the ASUS Power4Gear section in this manual Data Backup and Restore This application allows you to automatically backup your specified data based from a predefined schedule This backup process automatically runs in the background even while you are usi...

Page 89: ...Notebook PC E Manual 89 Chapter 5 Power on Self Test POST ...

Page 90: ... 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 An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system...

Page 91: ...Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Boot Option 2 UEFI Generic Storage Boot Option 3 Generic STORAGE DEV Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility ...

Page 92: ... Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Boot Option 2 UEFI Generic Storage Boot Option 3 Generic STORAGE DEV Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option ...

Page 93: ...s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights 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 System Mode state User Secure Boot state Enabl...

Page 94: ... 2 Type in a password then press 3 Re type to confirm the password then press To clear the password 1 On the Security screen select Administrator Password or User Password 2 Type in the current password then press 3 Leave the Create New Password field blank then press 4 Select Yes in the confirmation box then press ...

Page 95: ...SB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock To lock an interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Inter...

Page 96: ...ice will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit USB Interface Lock UnLock To lock the USB interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security USB Interface Security 2 Select an interface that you would like to lock then select Lock N...

Page 97: ... Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a p...

Page 98: ...rity Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the...

Page 99: ... Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Power Off Energy Saving Enabled SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Adva...

Page 100: ...PU401LA Version 101 Build Date Oct 26 2012 Build Time 11 51 05 New BIOS Platform Unknown Version Unknown Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L Series 6 Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press 7 After the BIOS update process select Exit Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings ...

Page 101: ...lications To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Refresh your PC 4 In the Refresh your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap the account you would like to refresh 6 Type your account password then tap Continue 7 Tap Refresh IM...

Page 102: ...k PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Reset your PC 4 In the Reset your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap your preferred reset option Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive 6 Tap Reset IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before ...

Page 103: ...p Advanced options 4 In the Advanced options screen select the troubleshooting option you wish to perform 5 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process Using System Image Recovery Under Advanced options you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PC s original image file To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for...

Page 104: ... then tap Continue 7 Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap 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 NOTE We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working ...

Page 105: ...Notebook PC E Manual 105 Tips and FAQs ...

Page 106: ...oftware to protect your data and keep this updated too Unless absolutely necessary refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures If you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a long period of time at least a month we ...

Page 107: ... the angle and current position of your Notebook PC The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel 3 How can I maximize my Notebook PC s battery life You can try doing any of the following suggestions Use Battery Mode under Power4Gear Use the func...

Page 108: ...ure has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device 6 When I play audio and video files why can t I hear any sound from my Notebook PC s audio speakers You can try doing any of the following suggestions Press to turn up the speaker volume Check if your speakers were set to mute Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it Unlock the I O ...

Page 109: ...esses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard You can also disable your touchpad by pressing 10 My Notebook PC s touchpad is not working What should I do You can try doing any of the following suggestions Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC If yes disable this function Press 11 Instead of showing letters press...

Page 110: ... ASUS service center for assistance 2 What should I do when my screen displays this message Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart You can try doing any of the following suggestions Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive then restart If the problem still exists your Notebook PC might have a memory...

Page 111: ...book PC enters Troubleshooting select Refresh or Reset your PC If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep or hibernate mode You need to press the power button to resume your last working state Your system might have completely used up its battery power Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a...

Page 112: ...ing steps a Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by pressing F2 on your keyboard b Go to Boot Launch CSM Enabled c Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to Disabled d Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS e Press and hold ESC to launch boot menu when your Notebook PC restarts ...

Page 113: ...Notebook PC E Manual 113 Appendices ...

Page 114: ...etworks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is depe...

Page 115: ... Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 116: ...d including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 117: ...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 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture dec...

Page 118: ... in EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth 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 CE marking for devices with wireless LA...

Page 119: ...ure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and 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 ma...

Page 120: ...tion est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d interférence et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence c est à dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite cet appareil est desti...

Page 121: ...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 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized p...

Page 122: ...et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within ...

Page 123: ...ote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in serie...

Page 124: ...tion 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 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Mac...

Page 125: ...e til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjei...

Page 126: ...ions 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 WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein ...

Page 127: ...Notebook PC E Manual 127 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 128: ...128 Notebook PC E Manual German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 129: ...lly set to sleep after 15 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...

Page 130: ...disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the...

Page 131: ...Notebook PC E Manual 131 ...

Page 132: ... EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN 301 908 1 V5 2 1 2011 05 EN 301 908 2 V5 2 1 2011 07 EN 301 893 V1 6 1 2011 11 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 50360 2001 EN 62479 2010 EN 50385 2002 EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 4 V1 4 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 2...

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