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Notebook PC E-Manual 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...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between °C (1°F) and 3°C (9°F). Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating. Do...

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 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 moi...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 butto...

1 Notebook PC E-Manual Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. 0 1 2 3 - e

1 Notebook PC E-Manual Touch screen panel features Top and back view

1 Notebook PC E-Manual PC dock slot This slot is magnetic and aligns conveniently with the magnetic PC dock tab to securely attach the touch screen panel to its PC dock. WARNING! • The PC dock slot is magnetic Please keep out of children’s reach. • Magnetic fields generated by mobile devices may dam...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 PC dock features NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. Top view 0 1 2 3 - e Power indicator This indicator lights up when the PC dock is turned on. Power switch Move this switch to the left to turn on the PC dock. Caps lock indicator This indicator lights...

18 Notebook PC E-Manual PC dock hinge This hinge supports the touch screen panel while it is connected to the PC dock. It also holds the touch screen panel in place while you adjust it into different viewing angles. ASUS Console key Press this button to launch the ASUS Console app launcher. Numeric ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 19 PC dock tab The magnetic PC dock tab securely attaches the touch screen panel to the PC dock. Attach the touch screen panel to the PC dock by aligning the PC dock slot on top of this tab. Once attached, you can adjust the touch screen panel according to your preferred viewing...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual Docking the touch screen panel Align the touch screen panel on top of the PC dock tab as illustrated below. NOTE: The PC dock slot and the PC dock tab have magnetic parts. The pull between these magnets help align the touch screen panel to securely connect it with the PC dock.

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Undocking the touch screen panel Press the release button on the PC dock to securely detach the touch screen panel from the PC dock tab, then gently pull out the touch screen panel.

Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side The following hardware features located on your touch screen panel and PC dock can be used while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The following hardware features on the touch screen panel also work when using the device as a tablet. USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial...

Notebook PC E-Manual LED Color Table Color Status Solid White The Notebook PC’s PC dock or touch screen panel is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 9% and 100%. Solid Orange • The Notebook PC’s PC dock is plugged to a power source, charging its battery,...

Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side The following hardware features located on your touch screen panel can be used while working on your Notebook PC. These features also work when the touch screen panel is used as a tablet device. Audio speakers This touch screen panel uses SonicMaster technology to pro...

Notebook PC E-Manual Front Side The following hardware features located on your touch screen panel can be used while working on your Notebook PC. These features also work when the touch screen panel is used as a tablet device. Power button Press the power button to turn your touch screen panel on or...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting started Dock the touch screen panel on the PC dock.

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Charge your Notebook PC. Connect both your touch screen panel and PC dock to a power source using the following steps: A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~0V power source. B. Connect the DC power connector into your touch screen panel’s power (DC) input. C. Connect the US...

3 Notebook PC E-Manual Turn on your Notebook PC. A. Press the power button on your touch screen panel. B. Move your PC dock’s power switch to the left.

Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settin...

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Using the touchpad

3 Notebook PC E-Manual One-finger 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 finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location,...

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 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 All Apps bar. • In ...

38 Notebook PC E-Manual Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge to view its menu. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle your running apps. Swipe the right edge to launch the C...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications. Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode.

Notebook PC E-Manual Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands: Using the 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 br...

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 Function keys for apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch some featured apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mod...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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-clic...

Notebook PC E-Manual Press to toggle between using these keys as number keys or as their original keyboard function. Numeric keypad on keyboard* This Notebook PC comes with 1 select keys that you can also use for numeric input. The numeric keypad on your Notebook PC are 1 select keys that are origin...

Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Windows ® UI Windows® 8 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 app...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual 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

Notebook PC E-Manual 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 featu...

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 Working with Windows ® apps Use your Notebook PC’s touchscreen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Moving apps Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Tap an app to lau...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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. . Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to clos...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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

Notebook PC E-Manual Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. . Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top edge to la...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel or touchpad. 1. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar. . Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 1. Position the mouse ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charms bar

0 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 t...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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 13 x 8 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 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. . 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 ri...

Notebook PC E-Manual Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch 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 ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the W...

Notebook PC E-Manual or . Tap/click Connect to start the network connection . NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. . If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless-enabled systems, tap Yes , turn on sharing and connect to devi...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth- enabled devices. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC. Pairing with other Blu...

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 or . 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 t...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight. Turning Airplane mode on Turning Airplane mode off NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and re...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in...

Notebook PC E-Manual 3 Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Repeat steps 1 to under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection . Tap Use the following IP address . 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider. . If needed, you can also type the p...

Notebook PC E-Manual Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off 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. or • Tap/click from the Charms bar then tap/click > Shut down to d...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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 PO...

Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS 1. If you are using both devices as a Notebook PC, restart your system then press during POST. . If you are using your tablet as a mobile device, restart your system then press the volume down button during POST. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this sectio...

Notebook PC E-Manual 9 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...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] External Ports [UnLock]...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Save & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Cha...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual FSOFS1FS2FS3FS4 0 EFI <DIR> ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility [ ←→]: Switch [ ↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute Current BIOS Platform: T300LAVersion: 101Build Date: Oct 26 2012Build Time: 11:51:05 New BIOS Platform: UnknownVersion: UnknownBuild Date: UnknownBuild Tim...

Notebook PC E-Manual 8 Troubleshoot By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh your PC Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and ...

88 Notebook PC E-Manual Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option. Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default settings. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. . Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an optio...

Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Advanced options Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. . Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Advan...

9 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 th...

Notebook PC E-Manual 93 Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do? Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, ...

9 Notebook PC E-Manual Software FAQs 1. When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but not my drive activity indicator. System bootup does not happen as well. What can I do to fix this? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC by pressin...

100 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG video,...

Notebook PC E-Manual 101 Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, ...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition (HD) videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region Definitions Region A North, Central and South American countries, and their territories; Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Korea (South and North), Sou...

Notebook PC E-Manual 103 Overview On th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 1 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC. The CTR 1 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria 1 Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes N...

Notebook PC E-Manual 10 This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_1. html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the ...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and...

Notebook PC E-Manual 10 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for electric safe...

108 Notebook PC E-Manual IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during ...

110 Notebook PC E-Manual France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire . GHz band (00 MHz–83. MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between . MHz and 83. MHz NOTE: Channels 10 throug...

11 Notebook PC E-Manual UL Safety Notices Required for UL 19 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 00V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 10V rms, and installed or ...

11 Notebook PC E-Manual Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English...

Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. CD-ROM Drive Safety W...

11 Notebook PC E-Manual CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French

Notebook PC E-Manual 119 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, AS...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Co...