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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:

Launch the Desktop.

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

tick the Navigation and Start screen options you

want to use.

4. Tap/click

Apply

to save the new settings then exit.

Summary of Contents for E10476

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual Revised Edition V3 May 2015 E10476 ...

Page 2: ... AND SHOULD NOT BE 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 2015 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 recove...

Page 3: ...otebook PC 14 Top View 14 Bottom 19 Right Side 20 Left Side 22 Front Side 24 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 touchpad 29 Moving the pointer 29 ASUS Smart Gesture 36 Using the keyboard 37 Function keys 37 Function keys for ASUS Apps 38 Windows 8 1 keys 39 Multimedia control ke...

Page 4: ...essing the Apps screen 56 Charms bar 58 Snap feature 60 Other keyboard shortcuts 62 Connecting to wireless networks 64 Wi Fi 64 Bluetooth 65 Airplane mode 66 Connecting to wired networks 67 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Windows 8 1 lock screen 70 To proceed from...

Page 5: ...nformation 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview 101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non Voice Equipment 101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 103 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 104 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 105 CE Marking 105 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 106 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exp...

Page 6: ...pproval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 114 ENERGY STAR complied product 116 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 116 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 117 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 117 Regional notice for California 117 Regional notice for Singapore 117 Regional notice for India 118 Notices for removeable batteries 118 Avis concernant les bat...

Page 7: ... to use the different 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 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and...

Page 8: ...an 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 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 Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Icons The icons below indicat...

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 ...

Page 12: ...12 Notebook PC E Manual ...

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

Page 14: ...4 Notebook PC E Manual 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 ...

Page 15: ...or 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 from sleep or ...

Page 16: ...eys 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 NOTE For more de...

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: ... s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Number lock indicator 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 Notebook ...

Page 19: ...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 Only ASUS authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this...

Page 20: ...r USB 1 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 ...

Page 21: ...re details refer to the Using the optical drive section in this manual 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...

Page 22: ...gton compatible Notebook PC security products 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 you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display ...

Page 23: ...port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network USB 3 0 port The USB 3 0 Universal Serial Bus 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Headphone Headset Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone ...

Page 24: ...e status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC NOTE For more details refer to the Top View section in this manual Memory card reader This built in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats Front Side ...

Page 25: ...Notebook PC E Manual 25 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 26: ...on models and your region IMPORTANT Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 42A 65W 4 74A 90W Rating output voltage 19V Charge your Notebook PC A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Plug the AC power cord into a 100V 240V power source C Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input port ...

Page 27: ...nd 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 The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for your personal safety Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an ...

Page 28: ...28 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...ingers 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 NOTE Ensure to enable rotate gesture in your Notebook PC For more information refer to the section ASUS Smart Gesture ...

Page 34: ... 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 on the touchpad to drag the item lift your finger off the button to drop the item ...

Page 35: ...w all running applications Swipe three fingers left or right to show running apps in Desktop mode or Start screen Swipe down Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode NOTE Ensure to enable the three finger gestures in your Notebook PC For more information refer to the section ASUS Smart Gesture ...

Page 36: ...al ASUS Smart Gesture To launch ASUS Smart Gesture 1 Launch the Desktop app 2 On the lower right corner of the taskbar tap to launch ASUS Smart Gesture app 3 Tick the items you want to enable disable 4 Tap Apply then tap OK ...

Page 37: ...the keyboard Puts the Notebook PC 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 Toggles the display mode NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC ...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...on your Notebook PC illustrated as below Stop Play or pause Skip to previous track or rewind Skip to next track or fast forward 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 NOTE Actual numeric keypad may vary in appearance depending on model ...

Page 41: ...n may vary depending on your Notebook PC model The actual appearance of the Notebook PC optical drive may also vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC is on press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray ...

Page 42: ...l 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 4 Push down the disc s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub ...

Page 43: ...the 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 button does not work ...

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Page 45: ...Notebook PC E Manual 45 Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 1 ...

Page 46: ...e 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 configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items Windows 8 1 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your Notebo...

Page 47: ...eatures 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 lau...

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: ...unched 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 ...

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: ...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 ...

Page 52: ...enu The context menu appears as a box filled 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 ...

Page 53: ...tomize 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 tick the Navigation and Start screen options you want to use 4 Tap click Apply to save the new settings then exit ...

Page 54: ...steps 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 Moving apps Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Unpinning apps Resizing apps Right click on the app to activate the Customize bar then tap click and select an app tile size Right click on the app...

Page 55: ...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 Closing apps ...

Page 56: ...o 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 touchpad or keyboard On the Start screen click the button From the Start screen Press then press ...

Page 57: ...n the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad 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 ...

Page 58: ...nce 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 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 enable application sharing and quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC ...

Page 59: ... 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 files 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 Inside the Charms bar ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 ...

Page 62: ...ations 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 ...

Page 63: ...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 magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings ...

Page 64: ...nabling 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 ...

Page 65: ...tooth 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 t...

Page 66: ...ion 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 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 in flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in fligh...

Page 67: ...s 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...

Page 68: ...st 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 ser...

Page 69: ...ss alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK 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 s...

Page 70: ... 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 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 To proceed from the lock scree...

Page 71: ... 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 c...

Page 72: ...e 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 slid...

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Page 74: ... 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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ... 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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ... 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 84: ... 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 85: ... avoid data loss Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system Windows 8 1 allows you to do any of the following recovery options Refresh your PC without affecting your files This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files photos music videos documents Using this option you can restore your Notebook PC to its default sett...

Page 86: ...ery options on your Notebook PC such as Using a USB drive network connection or Windows recovery DVD to startup your Notebook PC Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options System Restore System Image Recovery Startup Repair Command Prompt UEFI Firmware Settings Startup Settings ...

Page 87: ...l 87 Enabling a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery options for your Notebook PC 1 Launch the charms bar and select Settings 2 Select Change PC Settings ...

Page 88: ...88 Notebook PC E Manual 3 Under the PC Settings options select Update and recovery 4 Under the Update and recovery options select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to do ...

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Page 90: ...oftware to protect your data and keep this updated too Unless absolutely necessary refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures If you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a long period of time at least a month we ...

Page 91: ... your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel 3 How can I maximize my Notebook PC s battery life You can try doing any of the following suggestions Use the ...

Page 92: ... not working Press to enable your touchpad Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device 6 When I play audio and video files why can t I hear any sound from my Notebook PC s audio speakers You can try doing any of the following suggestions Press to turn up the speaker volume Check if your speakers were set to mute Check if a headphone ...

Page 93: ...sses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard You can also disable your touchpad by pressing 10 My Notebook PC s touchpad is not working What should I do You can try doing any of the following suggestions Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is set to disable touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook PC If yes disable this function Press 11 Instead of showing letters pressi...

Page 94: ...or assistance 2 What should I do when my screen displays this message Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart You can try doing any of the following suggestions Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive then restart If the problem still exists your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem Conta...

Page 95: ...estart your system If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode You need to press the power button to resume your last working state Your system might have completely used up its battery power Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button ...

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Page 98: ... 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 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 five times us...

Page 99: ... 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 100: ...l 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 differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval doe...

Page 101: ...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 102: ... 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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ... 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 106: ...ure 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 provide ma...

Page 107: ...tion 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 est desti...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...114 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 115: ...Notebook PC E Manual 115 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 116: ...ement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition 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 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our prod...

Page 117: ...h Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions For US and Canada customers you can call 1 800 822 8837 toll free for recycling information of your ASUS products rechargeable batteries Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America Regional notice for California WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects...

Page 118: ...and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Notices for removeable batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type The battery and its component must be recycled or disposed of properly Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables La batterie de l ordinateur portable peut présenter un risque d incendie ou ...

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