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Bluetooth 
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC.
Pairing with other 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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or
1. Launch the Charms bar.
2. Tap/click  and tap/click .
3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.
Press .
Airplane mode
The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight.
Turning Airplane mode on
Turning Airplane mode off
or
1. Launch the Charms bar.
2. Tap/click  and tap/click .
3.  Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off.
Press .
NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.
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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 configure 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.
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network 
connection
1. Launch Desktop.
2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network 
icon  then tap/click Open Network and 
Sharing Center.
3. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap/click Change adapter settings.
4. Right-click on your LAN then select Properties.
5. Tap/click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap/click Properties.
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7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network.
8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap/click Next.
9. Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE).
10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap/click Connect.
11. Tap/click Close to finish the configuration.
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.
Configuring a static IP network connection
1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.
2 Tap/click Use the following IP address.
3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider.
4. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK.
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
6. Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then tap/click OK.
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Turning your Notebook PC off
You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep
To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. 
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.
or
•	 Tap/click	 from  the Charms bar then 
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 off.
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Windows® 8.1 lock screen
The Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or unlock Windows® 8.1. 
The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating system. You can change its background display and access some of your apps while your Notebook PC is still locked. 
To proceed from the lock screen
or
1. Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on 
your Notebook PC's keyboard. 
2.  (optional) If your account is password-protected, 
you need to key in the password to continue to 
the Start screen.
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Customizing your lock screen
You can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and quickly access your Notebook PC’s camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the following information:
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Under the Lock screen preview, 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:
Selecting a photo 
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Adding app updates
1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps option.
4. Use the following options to add the apps whose updates you would like to see from your lock screen:
Activating your Notebook PC camera from the lock screen
From the lock screen, you can swipe down to activate and use your Notebook PC's camera. Refer to the following steps on how to enable this feature:
1.  Launch the Charms bar > Settings.
2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.
3. Scroll down until you see the Camera option.
4. Move the slide bar to On.
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Chapter 4: 
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST )  is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture. 
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot
During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to the following information for more details. 
BIOS
The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC. 
The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: 
•	 An	error	message	appears	onscreen	during	system	bootup	and	requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
•	 You	have	installed	a	new	system	component	that	requires	further	BIOS settings or updates.
WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Accessing BIOS
Restart your Notebook PC then press  during POST. 
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