ASUSTeK Computer 7260H Users Manual

E8878

First Edition
February 2014

Notebook PC

E-Manual

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Table of Contents

About this manual .....................................................................................................7

Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................8

Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8

Typography .......................................................................................................................8

Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9

Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9

Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 10

Proper disposal ................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14

Top View .............................................................................................................................14

Bottom ................................................................................................................................ 17

Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 18

Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 20

Front Side ..........................................................................................................................22

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 touchpad gestures.............................................................................................33

Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................40

Function keys ................................................................................................................... 40

Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 41

Multimedia control keys...............................................................................................42

Using the numeric keypad .......................................................................................... 43

Using the touch screen panel as a tablet ..........................................................44

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................46

Windows® UI .................................................................................................................47

Start screen ....................................................................................................................... 47

Hotspots ............................................................................................................................. 48

Start button ...................................................................................................................... 51

Customizing your Start screen ...................................................................................53

Working with Windows® apps ...............................................................................54

Launching apps ............................................................................................................... 54

Customizing apps ........................................................................................................... 54

Accessing the Apps screen ..........................................................................................57

Charms bar ........................................................................................................................ 59

Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 62

Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................64

Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................66

Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................66

Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 67

Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 68

Connecting to wired networks .............................................................................69

Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .................................... 69

Conguring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 70

Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................71

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 71

Windows® 8.1 lock screen ........................................................................................72

To proceed from the lock screen ............................................................................... 72

Customizing your lock screen ....................................................................................73

Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

The Power-On Self-Test (POST) .............................................................................76

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 76

BIOS ................................................................................................................................76

Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 76

BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 77

Troubleshoot ...............................................................................................................87

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Refresh your PC ............................................................................................................... 87

Reset your PC ................................................................................................................... 88

Advanced options .......................................................................................................... 89

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ........................................... 92

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models).......................................94

Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 94

Overview ............................................................................................................................ 95

Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 95

Non-Voice Equipment ..................................................................................................95

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................97

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .................................. 98

FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................99

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ....................................................... 100

Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) ................. 100

CE Marking ........................................................................................................................ 101

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................102

Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 103

Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains ...........................................104

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 104

UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 106

Power Safety Requirement ..........................................................................................107

TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 107

REACH ................................................................................................................................. 107

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................107

Prevention of Hearing Loss .........................................................................................107

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Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 108

Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 109

CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 110

ENERGY STAR complied product ..............................................................................112

European Union Eco-label ........................................................................................... 112

Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................113

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 113

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 113

Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 114

Regional notice for India .............................................................................................. 114

Notices for removeable batteries..............................................................................114

Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................114

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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.

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.

= Use the touch screen panel.

= Use the touchpad.

= Use the keyboard.

Typography

Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.

Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Safety precautions

Using your Notebook PC

This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
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 mercury­containing 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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Getting to know your Notebook PC

Top View

NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The

Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook
PC model.

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Camera

The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.

Camera indicator

The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.

Ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in
your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust
the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light
condition.

Array microphones

The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise
suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice
recognition and audio recording.

360º-adjustable touch screen panel

Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the
way into a 360º angle. This feature allows you to quickly turn
your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC.

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 on how to turn your Notebook PC into a
tablet device, refer to the Using the touch screen panel as a tablet
section in this manual.

Bluetooth / Wireless indicator

This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC’s wireless
function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.

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Keyboard

The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a
comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use
the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls
other multimedia functions.

NOTE: The keyboard layout diers by model or territory.

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.

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 touchpad gestures
section in this manual.

Numeric keypad

The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad
section in this manual.

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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.

IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for
this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.

Audio speakers

The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from
your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.

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Right Side

Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port

This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied
speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect
your Notebook PC to an external microphone.

USB 3.0 ports

These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.

HDMI port

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content playback.

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LAN port

Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area
network.

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.

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Left Side

Kensington® security slot

The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your
Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC
security products.

USB 3.0 port

This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Memory card reader

This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.

Windows® 8.1 button

Press this button to go back to the Start screen. If you are
already in the Start screen, press this button to go back to the
last app you opened.

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Volume button

This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC.

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 about four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.

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Front Side

Status indicators

The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of
your Notebook PC.

Power indicator

The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC

is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC
is in sleep mode.

Two-color battery charge indicator

The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the

battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table
for details:

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Color Status

Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to

a power source and the battery
power is between 95% and
100%.

Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged

to a power source, charging its
battery, and the battery power
is less than 95%.

Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on

battery mode and the battery
power is less than 10%.

Lights o The Notebook PC is running on

Drive activity indicator

This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is

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battery mode and the battery
power is between 10% to 100%.

accessing the internal storage drives.

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Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

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Getting started

Charge your Notebook PC.

A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

B. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power

(DC) input.

Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in
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)

• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V

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IMPORTANT!

• Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCand

ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your
power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating
output currents based on the available SKU.

• EnsurethatyourNotebookPCisconnectedtothepoweradapter

before turning it on for the rst time. We strongly recommend that
you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on
power adapter mode.

• ThesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyourNotebook

PC.

• TodisconnectyourNotebookPCfromitsmainpowersupply,unplug

your Notebook PC from the power socket.

WARNING!

Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery.

• OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshouldremovethebatteryinside

the device.

• Thebatteryusedinthisdevicemaypresentariskofre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re.

• 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disposedof

properly.

• Keepthebatteryandothersmallcomponentsawayfromchildren.

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Lift to open the display panel.

Press the power button.

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Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad

Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your
Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand
gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad.

NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen
panel’s appearance may vary depending on model.

Using touch screen panel gestures

The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of
your Notebook PC. The functions can be activated by using the hand
gestures to your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel.

Left edge swipe Right edge swipe

Swipe from the left edge of the
screen to shue your running
apps.

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Swipe from the right edge of the
screen to launch the Charms bar.

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Top edge swipe Finger slide

• IntheStartscreen,swipe

from the top edge of
the screen to view the

Slide your nger to scroll up and
down and slide your nger to
pan the screen left or right.

Customize bar.

• Inarunningapp,swipefrom

the top edge of the screen to
view its menu.

Zoom out Zoom in

Bring together your two ngers on
the touch screen panel.

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Spread apart your two ngers
on the touch screen panel.

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Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold

• Tap an app to launch it.

• On Desktop mode, double-

tap an item to launch it.

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• To move an app, tap and
hold the app tile and drag it
to a new location.

• To close an app, tap and
hold the top side of the
running app and drag it
down to the bottom of the
screen to close it.

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Swipe up Swipe down

Swipe up from the Start screen to
launch the Apps screen.

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Swipe down from the Apps
screen to return to the Start
screen.

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Using touchpad gestures

Moving the pointer

You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer,
then slide your nger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.

Slide horizontally

Slide vertically

Slide diagonally

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One-nger gestures

Tap/click, Double tap/click

• IntheStartscreen,tap/clickanapptolaunchit.

• InDesktopmode,doubletap/clickanapplicationtolaunchit.

Drag and drop

Double-tap/click 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 All Apps bar.

• InDesktopmode,usethis

button to open the right­click 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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 shue
your running apps.

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Swipe the right edge to launch
the Charms bar.

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Two-nger gestures

Tap/click Rotate

Tap/click two ngers on the
touchpad to simulate the right­click 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.

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Slide two ngers to scroll left or
right.

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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 down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new
location.

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Three-nger gestures

Swipe up Swipe down

Swipe three ngers upward to
show all running applications.

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Swipe three ngers downward to
show the Desktop mode.

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Using the keyboard

Function keys

The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the
following commands:

Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode

Turns Airplane mode on or o

NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables
all wireless connectivity.

Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard

Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard

Decreases display brightness

Increases display brightness

Turns the display panel o

Toggles the display mode

NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected
to your Notebook PC.

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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

Skip to
previous
track or
rewind

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Play or
pause

Skip to
next track
or fast
forward

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Using the numeric keypad

NOTE: Actual numeric keypad may vary in appearance depending on

model.

A numeric keypad is available on
selected Notebook PC models. You
can use this keypad for numeric
input or as pointer direction keys.

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Using the touch screen panel as a tablet

To use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel as a tablet device, you
may adjust it all the way into a 360º angle as shown below.

Notebook PC mode

adjust to a 360º angle

tablet mode

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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 your region and a language to use on
your Notebook PC.

3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to 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 app’s
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

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Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or
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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 when you right-click on the Start
button.

The context menu also includes the following shut down options for
your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.

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Customizing your Start screen

Windows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen,
allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the
arrangement of your apps onscreen.

To customize the settings of your Start screen:

1. Launch the Desktop.

2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the
Start button, to launch the pop-up window.

3. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to

or

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

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.

Customizing apps

You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using
the following steps:

Moving apps

Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location.

Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a
new location.

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Resizing apps

Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then

tap and select an app tile size.

Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar,

then tap/click and select an app tile size.

Unpinning apps

Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar, then

*

tap to unpin an app.

Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar

then tap/click .

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Closing apps

Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag
it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.

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 .

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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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Pinning more apps on the Start screen

You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen
panel* or touchpad.

1. Launch the All Apps screen.

2. Tap and hold an app you want to add on the
start to activate the Customize bar. Once the
Customize bar is launched, you may also tap
other more apps to add on the Start screen.

3. Tap to pin the selected apps on the Start

screen.

1. Launch the All Apps screen

2. Right-click on the apps that you want to add on
the Start screen.

3. Tap/click on the icon to pin the selected

apps on the Start screen.

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Charms bar

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

Charms bar

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Launching the Charms bar

NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of

white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once
activated.

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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Inside the Charms bar

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.

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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. Tap and hold the app’s topmost part then drag it
to the left or right side of the screen until the snap
bar appears.

3. Launch another app.

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.

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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 This PC window on Desktop mode

Opens the File option from the Search charm

Opens the Share charm

Opens the Settings charm

Opens the Devices charm

Activates the Lock screen

Minimizes all currently active windows

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Launches the Project pane

Opens the Everywhere option from the
Search charm

Opens the Run window

Opens Ease of Access Center

Opens the Settings option under the 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 Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that
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 Yes . Tap/click No if you do not want to
enable the sharing function.

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Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth­enabled devices.

IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode 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, select Devices then tap/click Add
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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Airplane mode

The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to
use your Notebook PC safely while in-ight.

Turning Airplane mode on

1. Launch the Charms bar.

2. Tap/click and tap/click .

or

3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane
mode on.

Press .

Turning Airplane mode o

1. Launch the Charms bar.

2. Tap/click and tap/click .

or

3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane
mode o.

Press .

NOTE: 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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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 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)

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6. Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then
tap/click OK.

NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.

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.

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Turning your Notebook PC off

You can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following
procedures:

• Tap/click from the Charms bar then

or

tap/click > Shut down to do a normal

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 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 o.

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 alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window.
Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK.

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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

1. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on
your Notebook PC's keyboard.

2. (optional) If your account is password-protected,

or

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:

Selecting a photo

1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.

2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.

3. Under the Lock screen preview, click Browse
to select the photo you would like to use as a
background on your lock screen.

Playing a slideshow

1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.

2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.

3. Under the Lock screen preview, move the Play
a slide show on the lock screen slide bar to On.

4. Scroll down to customize the following options
for your lock screen’s slideshow:

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Adding app updates

1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.

2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.

3. Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps
option.

4. Use the following options to add the apps whose
updates you would like to see from your lock
screen:

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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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 Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.

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Boot Conguration

Fast Boot [Enabled]

Launch CSM [Disabled]

Driver Option Priorities

Sets the system
boot order

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]

Add New Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

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: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.

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Boot Conguration

Fast Boot [Enabled]

Launch CSM [Disabled]

Driver Option Priorities

Sets the system
boot order

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]

Add New Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

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Windows Boot Manager

Disabled

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: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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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.

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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit

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

: 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 Security screen, select Administrator Password or User
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 Security screen, select Administrator Password or User
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.

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I/O Interface Security

LAN Network Interface [UnLock]

Wireless Network Interface [UnLock]

HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock]

USB Interface Security

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Security

LAN Network Interface

Lock

UnLock

If Locked, LAN
controller will
be disabled.

: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

To lock an interface:

1. On the Security screen, select 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]

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Security

Lock

UnLock

USB Interface

If Locked, all
USB device will
be disabled

: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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.

NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the
External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security.

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Set Master Password

In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up
a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive.

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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

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Set HDD Master
Password.

***Advisable to
Power Cycle System
after Setting Hard
Disk Passwords***

: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

To set the HDD password:

1. On the Security screen, select 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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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

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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To update the BIOS:

1. Verify the Notebook 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 Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then

press .

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit

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

Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Press Enter to run
the utility to
select and update
BIOS.

: Select Screen

→←

: Select Item

↑↓

Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit

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6. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then

press .

ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series

Current BIOS

Platform: Q502

Version: 101

Build Date: Oct 26 2012

Build Time: 11:51:05

FSO

FS1

FS2

FS3

FS4

[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute

0 EFI
<DIR>

Platform: Unknown

Version: Unknown

Build Date: Unknown

Build Time: Unknown

New BIOS

7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to
restore the system to its default settings.

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Troubleshoot

By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8.1

troubleshoot options which includes the following:

• RefreshyourPC

• ResetyourPC

• Advancedoptions

Refresh your PC

Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without losing
your current les and applications.

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/click Troubleshoot.

3. Tap/click Refresh your PC.

4. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points
to learn more about using this option then tap/click

Next.

5. Tap/click the account you would like to refresh.

6. Type your account password then tap/click

Continue.

7. Tap/click Refresh.

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IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in
to a power source before refreshing your system.

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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.

2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap/click Troubleshoot.

3. Tap/click Reset your PC.

4. In the Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points
to learn more about using this option then tap/click

Next.

5. Tap/click your preferred reset option: Just remove
my les or Fully clean the drive.

6. Tap/click Reset.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in

to a power source before resetting your system.

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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.

2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option
screen then tap/click Troubleshoot.

3. Tap/click 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 le.

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/click Troubleshoot.

3. Tap/click Advanced options.

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4. In the Advanced options screen, select System
Image Recovery.

5. Choose an account you would like to recover using
a system image le.

6. Type your account password then tap/click

Continue.

7. Select Use the latest available system image
(recommended), then tap/click Next. You can

also choose Select a system image if your system
image is in an external device or DVD.

8. Follow the succeeding steps to complete the
system image recovery procedure.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that you regularly backup
your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook
PC stops working.

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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 MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio
and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is
the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture
industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication.

Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is
most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate
geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specic
geographic regions as dened in “Region Denitions” below. Copyright laws require
that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at
which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS
design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must
only be capable of playing one region.

IMPORTANT! The region setting may be changed up to ve times using the viewer
software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the
region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If
resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user.

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Region Denitions

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, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece,
Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia

Region 3

Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,
Vietnam

Region 4

Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacic
Islands, South America

Region 5

CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea

Region 6

China

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Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)

The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos and other
disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs.

Region Denitions

Region A

North, Central and South American countries, and their territories; Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Macao, Japan, Korea (South and North), South East Asian countries and their
territories.

Region B

European, African, and South West Asian countries and their territories; Australia
and New Zealand.

Region C

Central, South Asian, Eastern European countries and their territories; China and
Mongolia.

NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/Technical/FAQs/Blu­rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details.

Internal Modem Compliancy

The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC
(US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved
in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal
connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due
to dierences between the individual PSTNs provided in dierent countries,
the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful
operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you
should contact your equipment supplier in the rst instance.

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Overview

On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has
been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non
voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected
to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network).

CTR 21 (Common Technical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for
connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal
equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony
justied case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is by means of
dual tone multi-frequency signalling.

Network Compatibility Declaration

Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notied Body and the vendor:
“This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed
to work and any notied networks with which the equipment may have inter­working diculties.”

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
notied networks with which the equipment may have inter-working diculties.
The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network
compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also
advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on
another network.”

Up to now the Notied Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals
using CTR 21. The results are Europe’s rst modems which do not require
regulatory approvals in each individual European country.

Non-Voice Equipment

Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as
modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the
end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones
and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded.

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This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21
standard.

Country Applied More Testing

1

Austria

Belgium Yes No

Czech Republic No Not Applicable

1

Denmark

Finland Ye s No

France Yes No

Germany Yes No

Greece Yes No

Hungary No Not Applicable

Iceland Ye s No

Ireland Ye s No

Italy Still Pending Still Pending

Israel No No

Lichtenstein Yes No

Luxemburg Yes No

The Netherlands

1

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

Yes No

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

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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_21.
html

1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling
(manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to
support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superuous).

In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller
ID facilities.

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.

• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

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• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierent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 to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television
reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded
cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate the equipment.

(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.
Washington DC: Oce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Administration, U.S. Government Printing Oce.)

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sucient:

• Essentialrequirementsasin[Article3]

• Protectionrequirementsforhealthandsafetyasin[Article3.1a]

• Testingforelectricsafetyaccordingto[EN60950]

• Protectionrequirementsforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[Article3.1b]

• Testingforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[EN301489-1]&[EN301
489-17]

• Eectiveuseoftheradiospectrumasin[Article3.2]

• Radiotestsuitesaccordingto[EN300328-2]

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FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution

FCC ID: MSQ7260H

Statement

WARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
“The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the

2.4GHz frequency by specied rmware controlled in the USA.”

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting. End users must follow the specic operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radio ferquency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government.

The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specic
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are
conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT
transmitting at the specied power level in dierent channels.

The highest SAR value for device as reported to the FCC is 1.241 W/kg when
placed next to the body.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported
SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR
information on this device is on le with the FCC and can be found under the
Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: MSQ­M80T

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Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information

The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada
(IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such
a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
minimized.

This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specic
Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specic host products operated in
portable exposure conditions.

Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address:

http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng

Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the
following web address:

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)

La puissance de sortie émise par cet appareil sans l est inférieure à la limite
d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industrie Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil sans l
de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.

Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Specic
Absorption Rate – Taux d’absorption spécique) d’IC lorsqu’il est installé dans des
produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d’exposition à
des appareils portables.

Ce périphérique est homologué pour l’utilisation au Canada. Pour consulter
l’entrée correspondant à l’appareil dans la liste d’équipement radio (REL - Radio
Equipment List) d’Industrie Canada rendez-vous sur: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/

reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng

Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l’exposition aux RF au Canada
rendez-vous sur : http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

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