Notebook PC E-Manual
E7553 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........................................................................................................39 Start screen........................................................................................................39 Windows® App..................................................................................................39 Hotspots.............................................................................................................40 Working with Windows® apps...............
Troubleshoot......................................................................................................82 Refresh your PC................................................................................................82 Reset your PC....................................................................................................83 Advanced options...........................................................................................
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 different 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.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC Notebook 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.
Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording. 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.
Taichi key This key launches the Taichi home page on your Notebook PC so you can switch between these screen modes: Notebook Mode, Dual Screen Mode, MIrror Mode, Tablet Mode. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the Taichi key section in this manual. Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when the Tablet screen is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC’s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.
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 differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
Tablet View Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment.
Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures. NOTE: For more details on using touch gestures, refer to the Using gestures on your Tablet screen section in this manual.
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 specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
Audio speakers This Notebook PC uses SonicMaster technology developed in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen ICEPower®, allowing you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are software-controlled. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
Right Side Power switch Move the power switch to the left to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power switch 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, move the power switch to the left and hold it for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down.
USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). 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.
Left Side Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models).
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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 first time. IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time.
Lift to open the display panel. Move the power switch to the left.
Using gestures on your Tablet screen 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 Tablet screen. 26 Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel. Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel.
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 finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger 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 touchpad gestures Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touchpad. One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad.
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. NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on 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 shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running apps. the Charm bar.
Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad To rotate an image, place two to simulate the right-click fingers on the touchpad then function. turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Two-finger scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up or down. Slide two fingers to scroll left or right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad. Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad.
Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. Three-finger gestures 32 Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications. Swipe three fingers 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: NOTE: To use the original functions of the f1 to f12 keys in Windows® 8, press and the specific function key you wish to use. Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off 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 Profile, and Normal.
Using the Taichi key The Taichi key on your Notebook PC’s keyboard allows you to access four screen modes via the ASUS Taichi home page: To activate any of these modes: 1. Press to launch the Taichi home page. 2. On the Taichi home page, press Mode Switch then use the arrow keys to select the screen mode you wish to activate. Notebook Mode - This activates the Notebook screen only. Tablet Mode - This activates the Tablet screen and allows you to use touch gestures on your Notebook PC.
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Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook 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 Tablet screen, 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.
Resizing apps 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 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 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 44 .
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 Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 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 Tablet screen or touchpad. 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. 46 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.
