Notebook PC E-Manual
E7766 September 2012 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents About this manual ............................................................................................. 6 Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 7 Icons ............................................................................................................... 7 Typography......................................................................................................... 7 Safety precautions ........................
Windows® UI .......................................................................................................33 Start screen .......................................................................................................33 Windows® Apps ...............................................................................................33 Hotspots.............................................................................................................34 Working with Windows® apps................
Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ...........................76 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ......................78 Internal Modem Compliancy .....................................................................79 Overview............................................................................................................79 Network Compatibility Declaration .........................................................79 Network Compatibility Declaration ...
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 diferent parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC.
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.
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.
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.
Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste.
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 11
Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model.
Ambient light sensor This 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. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or of. 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. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives.
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 speciications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.
Right Side 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. Headphone output jack port The headphone output jack port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to ampliied speakers or headphones. Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as a monitor or projector, using a VGA cable.
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. 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.
Connecting external devices (on selected models) External display Use the bundled mini VGA to VGA adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 19
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. IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the irst time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the grounded socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
Lift to open the display panel. Press the power button.
Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) 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 (on selected models) and touchpad. Using the touch screen (on selected models) 22 Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shule your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar.
Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the All Apps bar. Slide your inger to scroll up and down and slide your inger to pan the screen left or right. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu. Tap and hold Tap/Double tap • • Tap an app to launch it. • On Desktop mode, doubletap an application to launch it. • To move an app, tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location.
Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your inger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
One-inger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it. Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. • • In Desktop mode, doubleclick 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.
Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same inger without lifting it of the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your inger from the touchpad. 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 shule Swipe the right edge to launch your running apps. the Charm bar.
Two-inger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two ingers on the touchpad To rotate an image, place two to simulate the right-click ingers on the touchpad then function. turn one inger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Two-inger scroll (up/down) Two-inger scroll (left/right) Slide two ingers to scroll up or down. Slide two ingers to scroll left or right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two ingers on the touchpad. Spread apart your two ingers on the touchpad.
Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other inger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. Three-inger gestures 28 Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three ingers upward to show all running applications. Swipe three ingers downward to show the Desktop mode.
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 of NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Turns the speaker on or of Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or of Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Proile, and Normal.
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Starting for the irst time When you start your computer for the irst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in coniguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your Notebook PC for the irst time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept. 4.
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 appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place.
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.
Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap 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 on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps (on selected models) 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.
Resizing apps (on selected models) 1. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile. Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . Unpinning apps (on selected models) 1. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to unpin an app. Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap .
Closing apps (on selected models) 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 38 .
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 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar.
Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on selected models) 1. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 40 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings. 3. Tap on the icon.
Charm bar The Charm 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. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar.
Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for iles, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool 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 tool allows you to access and share iles with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer.
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 Using Snap Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2.
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 3. Launch another app. 4. To switch between apps, press . .
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 File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 45
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows® tools Launches the magniier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function 46 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! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned of to enable the Wi-Fi function of your Notebook PC. For more details, refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your touch screen or touchpad. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Tap 3.
4. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 5. 48 If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless-enabled systems, tap Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices. Tap No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function.
Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned of to enable the Bluetooth function of your Notebook PC. For more details, refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual. 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 or touch screen or touchpad as follows: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2.
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 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.
