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Notices for removeable batteries

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Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

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The battery and its component must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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Summary of Contents for E9959

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual Revised Edition V2 November 2014 E9959 ...

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 2014 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: ...1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top view 14 Bottom view 18 Right side view 20 Left side view 22 Front view 24 Rear View 27 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using touchpad gestures 33 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Windows 8 1 keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Usi...

Page 4: ...essing the Apps screen 58 Charms bar 60 Snap feature 63 Other keyboard shortcuts 65 Connecting to wireless networks 67 Wi Fi 67 Bluetooth 68 Airplane mode 69 Connecting to wired networks 70 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 70 Configuring a static IP network connection 71 Turning your Notebook PC off 72 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 Windows 8 1 lock screen 73 To proceed from...

Page 5: ... Troubleshoot 78 BIOS 78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings 79 Recovering your system 89 Enabling a recovery option 91 Chapter 5 Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 94 Installing a Random access Memory module 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 108 Hardware FAQs 109 Software FAQs 112 ...

Page 6: ...l for Different Domains 126 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 126 UL Safety Notices 128 Power Safety Requirement 129 TV Notices 129 REACH 129 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 129 Prevention of Hearing Loss 129 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 130 Optical Drive Safety Information 131 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 132 ENERGY STAR complied product...

Page 7: ...up This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 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...

Page 8: ...of replacing and upgrading parts 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 fixing common issues with your Notebook PC Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...om 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 expo...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 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: ...r Notebook PC Display panel The high definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC Macro keys These keys allows you replace a series of inputs with one key stroke Steam key This key launches the Steam application when your system is on or running When your Notebook PC is off or in sleep mode press this key to boot your...

Page 16: ...creen providing an intuitive user experience It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse NOTE For more details refer to the Using touchpad gestures section in this manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of 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 Not...

Page 17: ... E Manual 17 Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions for numeric input and as pointer direction keys NOTE For more details refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual ...

Page 18: ...The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled ...

Page 19: ... cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for the removable hard disk drives HDD and random access memory RAM modules NOTE For more details on how to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of your Notebook PC refer to Chapter 5 Upgrading your Notebook PC of this E Manual Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker produces low pitched audio frequencies for fuller and richer bass sounds suite...

Page 20: ...to an external microphone Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications USB 3 0 port with USB Charger This USB 3 0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger feature USB Charger allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC...

Page 21: ...ck LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network LAN VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA compatible device such as monitors or projectors 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 ...

Page 22: ...ackward compatible with USB 2 0 Optical drive Your Notebook PC s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs Optical drive indicator This indicator lights up when the optical drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is powered on This indicator also lights up when the optical drive is currently reading data from or writ...

Page 23: ...e electronic eject button 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 Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader slot that supports MMC and SD card formats ...

Page 24: ...Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode ...

Page 25: ...y 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 battery power is less than 10 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Drive activity indicator This indicator lig...

Page 26: ...e Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity 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 ...

Page 27: ... Rear View Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from your Notebook PC IMPORTANT Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents to prevent overheating ...

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Page 29: ...Notebook PC E Manual 29 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 30: ...the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input port 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 IMPORTANT Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 230W 11 8A Rating output voltage 19 5V ...

Page 31: ... 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 Only ASUS authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device 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 ...

Page 32: ...32 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 33: ...g touchpad gestures Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 34: ... Start screen tap click an app to launch it In Desktop mode double tap click an application to launch it Drag and drop Double tap click 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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ... simulate 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 38: ...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 39: ...Notebook PC E Manual 39 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 40: ...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 41: ... Turns the speaker volume up 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 click functions ...

Page 42: ...c keypad on your Notebook PC can be used for numeric input or as pointer direction keys NOTE Press the ROG key to open the Gaming Center applicaton of your Notebook PC Press to toggle between using the keypad as number keys or as pointer direction keys ROG key ...

Page 43: ...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 remains 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 44: ...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 45: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...launched more than one app slide down to show all running apps lower left corner From a running app screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then 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 click to go back to that app ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...ustomize 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 Click Apply to save the new settings then exit ...

Page 56: ...tomizing apps You can move resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following 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 ...

Page 57: ...and select an app tile size Right click on the app to activate the Customize bar then tap click 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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...r The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Charms bar ...

Page 61: ...e Charms bar NOTE When called out the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons 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 62: ... 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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...ion 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 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 flight...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ess alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK or 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 73: ... 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 74: ... 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 75: ...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 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: ... G751 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: ... 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 and apps from the Windows store Using this option you can restore your Notebook PC to ...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...l 91 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 92: ...92 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 94: ...ility 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 NOTES The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and HDD may vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional supervision Y...

Page 95: ...tment cover IMPORTANT The rubber cover is designed to be attached to notebook s compartment cover Do NOT force to detach it or completely remove it from the compartment cover C Loosen the screw of the compartment cover IMPORTANT The screw is designed to be attached to Notebook s compartment cover Do NOT force to remove it rubber cover screw ...

Page 96: ...cover and carefully pull it just enough to detach the compartment cover from the Notebook PC E Remove the compartment cover completely then set aside rubber cover compartment cover F Remove the screws that secures the HDD bay to the compartment ...

Page 97: ...ebook PC E Manual 97 G Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the HDD bay from the compartment H Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the four screws I Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay ...

Page 98: ... attached to the HDD bay 1 Remove all the screws on the sides of the HDD bay 2 Remove the HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a flat dry surface with its PCB printed circuit board facing up as shown in the illustration below old HDD HDD bay ...

Page 99: ...ircuit board facing the HDD bay NOTE Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay L Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed earlier M Align and insert the SATA connector of the HDD into the SATA connector of your Notebook PC ...

Page 100: ...100 Notebook PC E Manual O Align and replace the compartment cover N Secure the HDD and drivebay assembly with the screws that you removed in step F NOTE Repeat steps A to N to install the other HDD ...

Page 101: ...Notebook PC E Manual 101 P Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier Q Replace the rubber cover on the compartment cover rubber cover screw ...

Page 102: ... Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 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 NOTES The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and RAM module may vary per model but the module installation remains the same It is reco...

Page 103: ...ment cover IMPORTANT The rubber cover is designed to be attached to notebook s compartment cover Do NOT force to detach it or completely remove it from the compartment cover C Loosen the screw of the compartment cover IMPORTANT The screw is designed to be attached to Notebook s compartment cover Do NOT force to remove it screw rubber cover ...

Page 104: ...k PC E Manual D Hold the rubber cover and carefully pull it just enough to detach the compartment cover from the Notebook PC E Remove the compartment cover completely then set aside rubber cover compartment cover ...

Page 105: ...Notebook PC E Manual 105 H Align and replace the compartment cover F Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot G Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place ...

Page 106: ...106 Notebook PC E Manual I Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier J Replace the rubber cover on the compartment cover rubber cover screw ...

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Page 108: ...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 109: ...f 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 110: ...d 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 111: ...g 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 pressing the U I and O keys on my keyboard displays numbers How can I change this Press the key or on se...

Page 112: ...ntact your local ASUS service center for 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 If the problem still exists your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem Contact your local ASUS service center for a...

Page 113: ...restart 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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ... 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 121: ... 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 freq...

Page 122: ...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 123: ... 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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...132 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 133: ...Notebook PC E Manual 133 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...mplied 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 as well as the packaging materials Plea...

Page 136: ...rials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Regional notice for California This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Notices for removeable batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type The battery and its component must be re...

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Page 138: ...05 EN 301 908 2 V5 2 1 2011 07 EN 301 893 V1 6 1 2011 11 EN 302 544 2 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 EN 50360 2001 EN 62479 2010 EN 50385 2002 EN 62311 2008 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN 301 489 4 V1 4 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 2005 11 EN 301 489 9 V1 4 1 2007 11 EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 09 EN 301 489 24 V1 5 1 2010 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302 ...

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