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Notebook PC E-Manual

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on

selected models)

Refer to the following steps if you need to replace the HDD (hard disk

drive) of your Notebook PC.

IMPORTANT!

Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook

PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. It is recommended

that you replace the HDD under professional supervision. You may also

visit an authorized service center for further assistance.

WARNING!

Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or

telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power
supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.

NOTE:

The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and HDD may

vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.

Summary of Contents for A550CA

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual ...

Page 2: ...E CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from AS...

Page 3: ...op View 14 Bottom 19 Right Side 21 Left Side 23 Front Side 25 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 28 Install the battery pack on selected models 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys 39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows 8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys on selected...

Page 4: ... Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar 55 Snap feature 57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi Fi 61 Bluetooth 63 Airplane mode 65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps...

Page 5: ... battery pack on selected models 103 Appendices DVD ROM Drive Information on selected models 108 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview 111 Network Compatibility Declaration 111 Non Voice Equipment 111 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 113 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 114 Declaration of Conformity R TT...

Page 6: ...ice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 ...

Page 7: ...ebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC s Windows 8 operating system Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Chapter 6 Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter gui...

Page 8: ...n 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 touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an ite...

Page 9: ...m 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 expos...

Page 10: ...s 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 fields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your Notebook PC t...

Page 11: ...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 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ...

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Page 13: ...Notebook PC E Manual 13 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 14: ...Notebook PC E Manual 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 15 model ...

Page 15: ...n be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recording Display panel This high definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up fro...

Page 16: ...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 mou...

Page 17: ...ides a visual indication of the battery s charge status Refer to the following table for details 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 batte...

Page 18: ...ss function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Number lock indicator on selected models This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input 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...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...al battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured This lock should be manually moved to a locked or unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack 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 Hard disk drive compartm...

Page 21: ... 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers Optical drive Your Notebook PC s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray 15 and 14 model ...

Page 22: ... does not work WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work NOTE For more details refer to the Using the optical drive section in this manual Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products ...

Page 23: ... 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 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 VGA port This port allows ...

Page 24: ...ial Bus 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and are backward compatible to USB 2 0 USB 2 0 port This USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers Headphone output microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplifie...

Page 25: ... The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC Memory card reader This built in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats Front Side NOTE The front side may vary in appearance depending on model ...

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Page 27: ...Notebook PC E Manual 27 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 28: ...se the following procedures for installation Install the battery pack on selected models A Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position B Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot C Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the battery pack ...

Page 29: ... B Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V 240V power source C 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 NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on models and your region ...

Page 30: ...be near to the unit and easily accessible 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 Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 42A 65W 4 74A 90W Rating ...

Page 31: ...Notebook PC E Manual 31 Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 32: ...ter then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Gestures for the 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 touchpad ...

Page 33: ...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 ...

Page 34: ...n 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 right click menu NOTE The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad ...

Page 35: ...rt screen swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar In a running app swipe from the top edge to view its menu Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle your running apps Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 36: ...ate the right click function To rotate an image place two fingers on the touchpad then 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 ...

Page 37: ...g 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 ...

Page 38: ...38 Notebook PC E Manual Three finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode ...

Page 39: ...C into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off ...

Page 40: ...s 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 Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app ...

Page 41: ...go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click functions Multimedia control keys on selected models The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files 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 Play or pause Skip to previous track or rewind Skip to nex...

Page 42: ...ad on selected models A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models You can use this keypad for numeric input or as pointer direction keys Press to toggle between using the keypad as number keys or as pointer direction keys ...

Page 43: ...cal disc 1 While the Notebook PC is on press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray 2 Gently pull out the drive tray IMPORTANT Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up then gently place it inside the hub ...

Page 44: ...g and vibrating in the optical drive Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work To manually eject the optical drive tray insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject...

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Page 46: ...ge to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Keep your PC secure Personalize Wireless Settings Sign in to your PC 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities Windows ...

Page 47: ...t 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 Zoom in out button 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 f...

Page 48: ...l 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 ...

Page 49: ...e 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 From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app s thumbnail to...

Page 50: ...rag 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 Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 51: ...en 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 Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Moving apps Customizing apps You can move resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Resizing apps Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or or ...

Page 52: ... settings bar then tap Unpinning apps Closing apps 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 ...

Page 53: ...creen 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 touchpad or keyboard Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press ...

Page 54: ...re apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad 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 ...

Page 55: ...ide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Charms bar 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 touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press ...

Page 56: ... 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 files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Inside the Charms bar ...

Page 57: ...ature 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 ...

Page 58: ...nch 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 ...

Page 59: ...aunch 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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window ...

Page 60: ...e Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function ...

Page 61: ...C s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT The Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off 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 touchpad 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 62: ...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 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 ...

Page 63: ...rned 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 then tap Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap Add a Device to search for Bluetooth enabled de...

Page 64: ... 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 ...

Page 65: ...tion allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in flight Turning Airplane mode on Turning Airplane mode off 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap and tap 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 ...

Page 66: ...nternet 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 Open Network and Sharing Center 3 In...

Page 67: ...to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next 9 Tap Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then tap Connect 11 Tap Close to finish the configuration 12 Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting ...

Page 68: ... to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Tap 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 OK ...

Page 69: ...ut 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 You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode To...

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Page 72: ...otos record videos record audio files use your webcam as a security monitoring device and play games using this app To launch LifeFrame Featured ASUS Apps Press The archive toolbar displays a function s saved files in thumbnail view Webcam settings Zoom in out Capture button Action button Modes Face tracking button ...

Page 73: ... this function to take videos through your webcam Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC Game This function lets you play games using the webcam ...

Page 74: ...NOTE Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press Select from these power saving modes Use these options to customize your power saving mode Allows you to hide the desktop icons onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off ...

Page 75: ... doing high performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC s battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only ...

Page 76: ...l configuration and operating conditions Performance mode This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty 30 days or more When enabled the Notebook PC returns to...

Page 77: ...Notebook PC E Manual 77 Chapter 5 Power on Self Test POST ...

Page 78: ... 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...

Page 79: ...screen select Boot Option 1 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrend...

Page 80: ...stem boot order Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Disabled ...

Page 81: ...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 Enabl...

Page 82: ... 2 Type in a password then press 3 Re type to confirm 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 field blank then press 4 Select Yes in the confirmation box then press ...

Page 83: ...SB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock To lock an interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Inter...

Page 84: ...l USB device will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit USB Interface Lock UnLock 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 sele...

Page 85: ...atrends Inc 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 Admi...

Page 86: ...rity Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the...

Page 87: ... Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Power Off Energy Saving Enabled SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Adva...

Page 88: ...450 X550 Version 101 Build Date Oct 26 2012 Build Time 11 51 05 New BIOS Platform Unknown Version Unknown Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L Series 6 Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press 7 After the BIOS update process select Exit Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings ...

Page 89: ...ications 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 Troubleshoot 3 Tap Refresh your PC 4 In the Refresh your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap the account you would like to refresh 6 Type your account password then tap Continue 7 Tap Refresh IMP...

Page 90: ...k PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Reset your PC 4 In the Reset your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap your preferred reset option Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive 6 Tap Reset IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before ...

Page 91: ... 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 file To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for ...

Page 92: ...then tap Continue 7 Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap 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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Page 94: ...d peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover IMPORTANT Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC Purchase RAM modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The...

Page 95: ...Notebook PC E Manual 95 A Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC s compartment cover B Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 96: ... insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot D Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place notches 30o angle E Align then push down the compartment cover back into place F Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier ...

Page 97: ...d reliability It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional supervision You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance WARNING Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bott...

Page 98: ...98 Notebook PC E Manual A Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC s compartment cover B Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 99: ...Notebook PC E Manual 99 C Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment D Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the HDD bay from the compartment HDD bay ...

Page 100: ...rews F Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay HDD G Place the new HDD with its PCB printed circuit board facing the HDD bay Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay H Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 101: ... Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC s HDD port Push the HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC J Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier HDD bay ...

Page 102: ...102 Notebook PC E Manual K Align then push down the compartment cover back into place L Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier ...

Page 103: ...eripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector before removing the battery pack IMPORTANT Purchase battery packs from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing the battery pack of your Notebook PC ...

Page 104: ...ing a new battery pack for your Notebook PC A Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position B Move and hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position C Pull out the old battery pack from the battery slot then release your hold on the spring battery lock ...

Page 105: ...5 D Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position E Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC s battery slot F Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the battery pack ...

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Page 107: ...Notebook PC E Manual 107 Appendices ...

Page 108: ...restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions 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 ru...

Page 109: ...d 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 Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6...

Page 110: ...ay Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDiscforVideo aspx for more details Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 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 connec...

Page 111: ...etworks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties 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 notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is depe...

Page 112: ... Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes 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 ...

Page 113: ...d 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 fre...

Page 114: ...the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture dec...

Page 115: ... in EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CE marking for devices with wireless LA...

Page 116: ...ng RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to...

Page 117: ...on utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d interférence et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence c est à dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite cet appareil...

Page 118: ...outdoor use on private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized p...

Page 119: ...et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within ...

Page 120: ...ote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in serie...

Page 121: ...tion Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Mac...

Page 122: ...e til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjei...

Page 123: ...ions The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein ...

Page 124: ...124 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 125: ...Notebook PC E Manual 125 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 126: ...tion please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program NOTE Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux based operating systems European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 Decreased energy consumption during use and stand by modes 2 Limited use of to...

Page 127: ...ed on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components...

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