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Notebook PC
E-Manual
Revised Edition V3
May 2015
E10452
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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 ................................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 ...................................................................
Top View ............................................................................................................................. 14
Bottom 18 ................................................................................................................................
Right Side 20 ..........................................................................................................................
Left Side 22 .............................................................................................................................
Front Side 24 ..........................................................................................................................
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started 26 ...........................................................................................................
Charge your Notebook PC 26 ...........................................................................................
Lift to open the display panel 28 ....................................................................................
Press the power button 28 ................................................................................................
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 .....................................
Using touch screen panel gestures 29 ..........................................................................
Using the touchpad 32 .......................................................................................................
ASUS Smart Gesture 39 ......................................................................................................
Using the keyboard 40 ...................................................................................................
Function keys 40 ...................................................................................................................
Windows® 8.1 keys 41 .........................................................................................................
Multimedia control keys............................................................................................... 42
Using the optical drive 43 .............................................................................................
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
Starting for the rst time 48 .........................................................................................
Windows® UI 49 .................................................................................................................
Start screen 49 .......................................................................................................................
Hotspots 50 .............................................................................................................................
Start button 53 ......................................................................................................................
Customizing your Start screen 55 ...................................................................................
Working with Windows® apps 56 ...............................................................................
Launching apps 56 ...............................................................................................................
Customizing apps 56 ...........................................................................................................
Accessing the Apps screen 59 ..........................................................................................
Charms bar 61 ........................................................................................................................
Snap feature 64 .....................................................................................................................
Other keyboard shortcuts 66 ......................................................................................
Connecting to wireless networks 68 ........................................................................
Wi-Fi 68 .....................................................................................................................................
Bluetooth 69 ..........................................................................................................................
Airplane mode 70 .................................................................................................................
Connecting to wired networks 71 .............................................................................
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 71 ....................................
Conguring a static IP network connection 72 .........................................................
Turning your Notebook PC o 73 ..............................................................................
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 73 .........................................................................
Windows® 8.1 lock screen 74 ........................................................................................
To proceed from the lock screen 74 ...............................................................................
Customizing your lock screen 75 ....................................................................................
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) 78 .............................................................................
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................78
BIOS 78 ................................................................................................................................
Accessing BIOS 78 ................................................................................................................
BIOS Settings 79 ....................................................................................................................
Recovering your system 89 ..........................................................................................
Enabling a recovery option 91 .........................................................................................
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
Installing a RAM module 94 .........................................................................................
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC 100 ........................................................................
Hardware FAQs 101 ...........................................................................................................
Software FAQs 104 .............................................................................................................
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 ......................................................................................
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 .................................................................................
Internal Modem Compliancy 110 .....................................................................................
Overview 111 ............................................................................................................................
Network Compatibility Declaration 111 .........................................................................
Non-Voice Equipment 111 ..................................................................................................
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 113 ...................
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 114 .................................
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) 115 ..................................
CE Marking 115 ........................................................................................................................
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 116 ......................................................
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio 117 ...
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains 118 ...........................................
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 .......................................................
UL Safety Notices 120 ............................................................................................................
Power Safety Requirement 121 ..........................................................................................
TV Notices 121 .........................................................................................................................
REACH 121 .................................................................................................................................
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 ..............................................................
Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 .........................................................................................
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) 122 ...........................................
Optical Drive Safety Information 123 ..............................................................................
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) 124 ..............................
ENERGY STAR complied product 126 ..............................................................................
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 126 ..................
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 ..........................................................................
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 127
Regional notice for California 127 .....................................................................................
Regional notice for Singapore 127 ...................................................................................
Regional notice for India 128 ..............................................................................................
Notices for removeable batteries..............................................................................128
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables.......................................................... 128
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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:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook
PC.
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings
of your Notebook PC.
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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.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with 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:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
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.
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.
= Use the touch screen panel (on selected models).
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your
Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter
complies with this rating.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near
any part of your body to prevent discomfort or
injury from 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 expose them to magnetic detectors and
wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related
in-ight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.
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Caring for your Notebook PC
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery
pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook
PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops 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 elds.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near
liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty
environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,
voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
Display panel
This high-denition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les on your
Notebook PC.
Touch screen panel (on selected models)
This high-denition touch screen panel provides excellent
viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les
on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate it using touch
screen gestures.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touch screen panel
gestures section in this manual.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the
internal storage drives.
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Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o. 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 at least four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.
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 Window, and controls
other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout diers by model or territory.
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.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in
this manual.
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of
your Notebook PC.
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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.
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:
Color Status
Solid White 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%.
Lights o The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is between 10% to 100%.
Airplane mode indicator
This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in
your Notebook PC is enabled.
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode
disables all wireless connectivity.
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Bottom
NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
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.
• OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshouldremovethebatteryinside
the device.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for
this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from
your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
RAM module compartment
This compartment allows you to add RAM (Random Access
Memory) modules to increase the memory capacity of your
Notebook PC.
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other
objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may
occur.
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Right Side
Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
USB 2.0 port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or
USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, ash disk
drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Optical drive
Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc
formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section
in this manual.
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Optical disc drive eject button
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
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. For more details, refer to the Using
the optical drive section in this manual.
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Left Side
Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the
battery 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.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area
network.
VGA port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external
display.
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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 adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
C. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power
(DC) input.
Charge the Notebook PC for before using it in 3 hours
battery mode for the rst time.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models
and your region.
IMPORTANT!
Power adapter information:
• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac
• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz
• Ratingoutputcurrent:2.37A(45W)/3.42A(65W)
• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V
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Lift to open the display panel
Press the power button
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Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two ngers
on the touch screen panel.
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touch screen panel.
Tap/Double-tap Tap and hold
• Tapanapptolaunchit.
• OnDesktopmode,double-
tap an application to launch
it.
• Tomoveanapp,tapand
hold the app tile then drag
it to a new location.
• Tocloseanapp,tapand
hold the top side of a
running app and drag it
down to the bottom of the
screen.
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Top edge swipe Finger slide
• IntheStartscreen,swipe
from the top edge of
the screen to view the
Customize bar.
• Inarunningapp,swipefrom
the top edge of the screen to
view its menu.
Slide your nger to scroll up
and down and slide your nger
to pan the screen left or right.
Swipe up Swipe down
Swipe up from the Start screen to
launch the Apps screen.
Swipe down the Apps screen to
return to the Start screen.
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Using the touchpad
Moving the pointer
You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer,
then slide your nger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
Slide horizontally
Slide vertically
Slide diagonally
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One-nger gestures
Tap/Double-tap
• IntheStartscreen,tapanapptolaunchit.
• InDesktopmode,double-tapanapplicationtolaunchit.
Drag and drop
Double-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the
touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your nger from the
touchpad.
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Left-click Right-click
• IntheStart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 bar.All Apps
• InDesktopmode,usethis
button to open the right-
click menu.
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theAll
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 shue
your running apps.
Swipe the right edge to launch
the Charms bar.
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Two-nger gestures
Tap Rotate
Tap two ngers on the touchpad
to simulate the right-click
function.
To rotate an image, place two
ngers on the touchpad then
turn one nger clockwise or
counterclockwise while the other
stays still.
Two-nger scroll (up/down) Two-nger scroll (left/right)
Slide two ngers to scroll up or
down.
Slide two ngers to scroll left or
right.
NOTE: Ensure to enable rotate gesture in your Notebook PC. For more
information, refer to the section .ASUS Smart Gesture
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Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two ngers
on the touchpad.
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touchpad.
Drag and drop
Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other
nger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your nger o the
button to drop the item.
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Three-nger gestures
Swipe up Swipe left/right
Swipe three ngers upward to
show all running applications.
Swipe three ngers left or right
to show running apps in Desktop
mode or Start screen.
Swipe down
Swipe three ngers downward to show the Desktop mode.
NOTE: Ensure to enable the three-nger gestures in your Notebook PC .
For more information, refer to the section .ASUS Smart Gesture
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ASUS Smart Gesture
To launch ASUS Smart Gesture:
or
1. Launch the Desktop app.
2. On the lower-right corner of the taskbar, tap >
to launch ASUS Smart Gesture app.
3. Tick the items you want to enable/disable:
4. Tap Apply OK then tap .
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Enables or disables the touchpad
Turns the speaker on or o
Turns the speaker volume down
Turns the speaker volume up
Windows® 8.1 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.
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Multimedia control keys
The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such
as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC.
Press in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC,
illustrated as below.
Stop
Play or
pause
Skip to
previous
track or
rewind
Skip to
next track
or fast
forward
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Using the optical drive
NOTE:
• Theactuallocationoftheelectronicejectbuttonmayvary
depending on your Notebook PC model.
• TheactualappearanceoftheNotebookPCopticaldrivemayalso
vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same.
Inserting an optical disc
1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to
partially eject the optical drive tray.
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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 disc’s 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.
Using the manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to
eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not
work.
To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip
into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens.
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 rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens
appear to guide you in conguring your Windows® 8.1 operating
system.
To start your Notebook PC for the rst 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 a language to use on your Notebook
PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the following basic
items:
• Personalize
• Getonline
• Settings
• Youraccount
5. After conguring the basic items, Windows® 8.1 proceeds
to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your
Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.
6. Once the setup process is complete, the Start screen appears.
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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.
NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before
they are fully launched.
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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.
Hotspots on a running app
Hotspots on the Start screen
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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.
If you launched more than one app, slide
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/click 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/click to go back to that
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.
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.
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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.
Start button on the Start screen
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 lled with quick access to some of
the programs inside Windows® 8.1. The context menu appears 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:
or
1. Launch the Desktop.
2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the
Start button, to launch the pop-up window.
3. Click Properties Navigation then select the tab to
tick the Navigation and Start screen options you
want to use.
4. Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit.
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to
launch, customize, and close apps.
Launching apps
Customizing apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using
the following steps:
Tap an app to launch it.
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.
Moving apps
Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location.
Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a
new location.
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Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then
tap and select an app tile size.
Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar, then
tap to unpin an app.
Unpinning apps
Resizing apps
Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar,
then tap/click and select an app tile size.
Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar
then tap/click .
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Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag
it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.
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
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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.
Launching the Apps screen
Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen panel,
touchpad, or keyboard.
Swipe up on the Start screen.
On the Start screen, click the button.
From the Start screen, Press then press .
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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.
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to
launch the Charms bar.
Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the
charms bar.
Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right
corner of the screen.
Press
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Search
This charm allows you to look for les, 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 les 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.
Inside the Charms bar
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Snap feature
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
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Using Snap
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to
activate and use Snap.
1. Launch 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 and the left or right arrow key to snap
the app to the left or right pane.
3. Launch another app. This app is automatically
placed in the empty pane.
1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Tap and hold the apps topmost part then drag it
to the left or right side of the screen until the snap
bar appears.
3. Launch another app.
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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.
\
Switches between the Start screen and the last
running app
Launches the desktop
Launches the window on Desktop modeThis PC
Opens the option from the File Search charm
Opens the charmShare
Opens the charmSettings
Opens the charmDevices
Activates the Lock screen
Minimizes all currently active windows
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Launches the paneProject
Opens the option from the Everywhere
Search charm
Opens the windowRun
Opens Ease of Access Center
Opens the option under the Settings Search
charm
Opens the context menu of the Start button
Launches the magnier icon and zooms in
your screen
Zooms out your screen
Opens the Narrator Settings
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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 PC’s Wi-Fi connection.
IMPORTANT! The disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode
Airplane mode is turned o 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
touch screen panel or touchpad.
1. Launch the Charms bar.
2. Tap/click and tap/click .
3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi
connections.
4. Tap/click Connect to start the network connection.
NOTE: You may be prompted 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/click . Tap/click if you do not want to Yes No
enable the sharing function.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices.
IMPORTANT! Airplane mode The disables this feature. Ensure that
Airplane mode is turned o 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/click then tap/click Change PC Settings.
3. Under PC Settings, Devices Add select then tap/click
a Device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode
on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your
chosen device. If they are the same, tap/click 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.
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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 PC’s LAN
port.
NOTE: Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for details or
your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Internet
connection.
To congure 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.
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network
connection
1. Launch Desktop.
2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network
icon then tap/click Open Network and
Sharing Center.
3. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap/
click .Change adapter settings
4. Right-click on your LAN then select .Properties
5. Tap/click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
then tap/click .Properties
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7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center
window then tap/click Set up a new connection or
network.
8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap/click Next.
9. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE).
10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection
name then tap/click .Connect
11. Tap/click Close to nish the conguration.
12. Tap/click on the taskbar then tap/click the
connection you just created.
13. Type your user name and password then tap/click
Connect to start connecting to the Internet.
Conguring a static IP network connection
1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic
IP/PPPoE network connection.
2 Tap/click 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/click OK.
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
6. Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then
tap/click .OK
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Turning your Notebook PC off
You can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following
procedures:
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep
To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once.
You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode
using Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop
then press to launch the Shut Down window. alt + f4
Select from the drop-down list then select Sleep OK.
or
• Tap/click from the then Charms bar
tap/click > to do a normal Shut down
shutdown.
• Fromthelog-inscreen,tap/click > Shut
down.
• YoucanalsoshutdownyourNotebookPCusing
Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop
then press to launch the Shut Down alt + f4
window. Select from the drop-down Shut 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 Duet turns o.
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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.
The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating
system. You can change its background display and access some of your
apps while your Notebook PC is still locked.
To proceed from the lock screen
or
1. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on
your Notebook PC's keyboard.
2. (optional) If your account is password-protected,
you need to key in the password to continue to
the Start screen.
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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 PC’s
camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the
following information:
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Under the Lock screen preview Browse , click
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 Play , move the
a slide show on the lock screen On.slide bar to
4. Scroll down to customize the following options
for your lock screens slideshow:
Selecting a photo
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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:
Activating your Notebook PC camera from the lock screen
From the lock screen, you can swipe down to activate and use your
Notebook PC's camera. Refer to the following steps on how to enable
this feature:
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Scroll down until you see the Camera option.
4. Move the slide bar to On.
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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 PC’s architecture.
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting
options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to
the following information for more details.
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:
• Anerrormessageappearsonscreenduringsystembootupand
requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
• Youhaveinstalledanewsystemcomponentthatrequiresfurther
BIOS settings or updates.
WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system
instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the
BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Accessing BIOS
Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
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BIOS Settings
NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual
screens may dier 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 screen, select .Boot Boot Option #1
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Sets the system
boot order
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2. Press and select a device as the . Boot Option #1
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Sets the system
boot order
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Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot Option #1
Windows Boot Manager
Disabled
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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 PC’s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB
interface.
NOTE:
• IfyouinstallaUser Password, you will be prompted to input this
before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.
• IfyouinstallanAdministrator Password, you will be prompted to
input this before entering BIOS.
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
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 Enabled
Secure Boot Control [Enabled]
Key Management
Set Administrator
Password. The
password length
must be in the
following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
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Main Advanced Boot Save & ExitSecurity
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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To set the password:
1. On the screen, select Security Administrator Password User or
Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
To clear the password:
1. On the screen, select Security Administrator Password User or
Password.
2. Type in the current password then press .
3. Leave the Create New Password eld blank then
press .
4. Select Yes in the conrmation box then press .
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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.
I/O Interface Security
LAN Network Interface [UnLock]
Wireless Network Interface [UnLock]
HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock]
USB Interface Security
If Locked, LAN
controller will
be disabled.
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Security
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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LAN Network Interface
Lock
UnLock
To lock an interface:
1. On the screen, select .Security I/O Interface Security
2. Select an interface you would like to lock then press
.
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.
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USB Interface Security
USB Interface [UnLock]
External Ports [UnLock]
CMOS Camera [UnLock]
Card Reader [UnLock]
If Locked, all
USB device will
be disabled
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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 screen, select Security I/O Interface Security > USB
Interface Security.
2. Select an interface that you would like to lock then select
Lock.
NOTE: USB Interface Setting the to Lock also locks and hides the
External Ports USB Interface Securityand other devices included under .
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Set Master Password
In the Security menu, you can use to set up Set Master Password
a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive.
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Set HDD Master
Password.
***Advisable to
Power Cycle System
after Setting Hard
Disk Passwords***
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Main Advanced Boot Save & ExitSecurity
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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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 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
To set the HDD password:
1. On the screen, select .Security Set Master Password
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
4. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to
set up the user password.
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Save & Exit
To keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit
before exiting the BIOS.
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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
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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 lesystem device
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
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To update the BIOS:
1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest
BIOS le for your model from the ASUS website.
2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS le to a ash disk drive.
3. Connect your ash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
4. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
5. From the BIOS menu, Select then Advanced > Start Easy Flash,
press .
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Start Easy Flash
Internal Pointing Device [Enabled]
Wake on Lid Open [Enabled]
Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled]
SATA Conguration
Graphics Conguration
Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation
USB Conguration
Network Stack
Press Enter to run
the utility to
select and update
BIOS.
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Main Boot Security Save & ExitAdvanced
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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FSO
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS4
0 EFI
<DIR>
ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility
[ Switch [ Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute←→]: ↑↓]:
Current BIOS
Platform: X455
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 le in the ash disk drive then
press .
7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to
restore the system to its default settings.
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Recovering your system
Using recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the
system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve
performance.
IMPORTANT!
• Back up all your data les before doing any recovery option on your
Notebook PC.
• Notedownimportantcustomizedsettingssuchasnetworksettings,
user names, and passwords to avoid data loss.
• Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before
resetting your system.
Windows® 8.1 allows you to do any of the following recovery options:
• RefreshyourPCwithoutaectingyourles- This option
allows you refresh your Notebook PC without aecting personal
les (photos, music, videos, documents).
Using this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default
settings and delete other installed apps.
• RemoveeverythingandreinstallWindows- This option resets
your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must back up your
data before doing this option.
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• Advancedstartup- Using this option allows you to perform
other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:
- Using a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery
DVD to startup your Notebook PC.
- Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced
recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery,
Startup Repair, Command Prompt, UEFI Firmware Settings,
Startup Settings.
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Enabling a recovery option
Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the
available recovery options for your Notebook PC.
1. Launch the charms bar and select Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings.
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Chapter 5:
Upgrading your Notebook PC
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Installing a RAM module
Upgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing
a RAM (Random Access Memory) module in the memory module
compartment. The following steps show you how to install a RAM
module into your Notebook PC:
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or
telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power
supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
IMPORTANT! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information
on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC. Purchase RAM modules
from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum
compatibility and reliability.
NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and RAM
module may vary per model but the RAM module installation remains the
same.
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A. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.
B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from
your Notebook PC.
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C. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.
D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place
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Tips and FAQs
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Useful tips for your Notebook PC
To help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system
performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some
useful tips that you can follow:
• UpdateWindows®periodicallytoensurethatyourapplications
have the latest security settings.
• UseASUSLiveUpdatetoupdateASUS-exclusiveapplications,
drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Refer to the ASUS Tutor
installed in your Notebook PC for more details.
• Useananti-virussoftwaretoprotectyourdataandkeepthis
updated too.
• Unlessabsolutelynecessary,refrainfromusingforceshutdownto
turn o 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 recommend that you
take out the battery if the battery is removable.
• Disconnectallexternaldevicesandensureyouhavethefollowing
items prior to resetting your Notebook PC:
- Product key for your operating systems and other installed
applications
- Backup data
- Log in ID and password
- Internet connection information


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