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Notebook PC E-Manual

Table of Contents

About this manual .....................................................................................................7

Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................8
Icons ....................................................................................................................................8
Typography .......................................................................................................................8

Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9

Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9
Caring for your Notebook PC .....................................................................................10
Proper disposal ................................................................................................................11

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started ...........................................................................................................28

Charge your Notebook PC. ..........................................................................................28
Lift to open the display panel. ...................................................................................30
Press the power button. ...............................................................................................30

Gestures for the touch screen* and touchpad ................................................31

Using the touch screen* ...............................................................................................31
Using the touchpad .......................................................................................................33

Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................40

Using the optical disc drive ....................................................................................44

Summary of Contents for G57JX

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 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 recover damages from AS...

Page 3: ... PC 14 Top View 14 Bottom 19 Right Side 21 Left Side 23 Front Side 25 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 31 Using the touch screen 31 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard 40 Function keys 40 Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows 8 keys 42 Multimedi...

Page 4: ...reen 56 Charms bar 59 Snap feature 62 Other keyboard shortcuts 64 Connecting to wireless networks 66 Wi Fi 66 Bluetooth 68 Airplane mode 70 Connecting to wired networks 71 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 71 Configuring a static IP network connection 73 Turning your Notebook PC off 74 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 74 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 76 Power4Gear Hybrid ...

Page 5: ... DVD ROM Drive Information on selected models 118 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 120 Internal Modem Compliancy 120 Overview 121 Network Compatibility Declaration 121 Non Voice Equipment 121 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 123 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 124 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 125 CE Marking 125 IC Rad...

Page 6: ... for lithium ion batteries 132 Optical Drive Safety Information 133 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 134 ENERGY STAR complied product 136 European Union Eco label 136 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 137 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 137 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 137 Regional notice for Singapore 138 Regional notice for ...

Page 7: ...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 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs This section shows hardware an...

Page 8: ...mplete 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 Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicat...

Page 9: ...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 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 14: ...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 ...

Page 15: ...g features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC Touch screen panel The touch screen panel allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures Instant Key button This preset button is a unique feature of your Notebook PC By default quickly pressing this button launches the ASUS Console app To create a new preset press and hold this button to launch the ASUS Insta...

Page 16: ...eric input and as pointer direction keys NOTE For more details refer to the Numeric keypad on selected models section in this manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing It also enables you to use the function keys allows quick access to Windows and controls other multimedia functions NOTE The keyboard layout differs by model or territory...

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: ...tooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled 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 PC s keyboard on selected models only ...

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: ...otebook PC WARNING Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Audio speakers The built in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC The audio features of this Notebook PC are software controlled ...

Page 21: ...t s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Optical disc drive Your Notebook PC s optical disc drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs Optical disc drive indicator This indicator lights up when the optical disc drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is powered on This indicator also lights up when the optical disc drive is ...

Page 22: ... the drive tray in case the 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 disc 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: ...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 Subwoofer jack port The subwoofer jack port is used to connect the subwoofer optional to your Notebook PC LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network HDMI port This port is for the HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interfa...

Page 24: ... USB 3 0 port with USB Charger This USB 3 0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger feature USB Charger allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode on selected models only Headphone output microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones You ca...

Page 25: ...Notebook PC E Manual 25 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC Front Side NOTE The front side may vary in appearance depending on model ...

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Page 28: ...wer adapter into a 100V 240V power source B Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on models and your region ...

Page 29: ...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 4 74A 90W 6 32A 120W Rating...

Page 30: ...30 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 31: ...pe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar Gestures for the touch screen and 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 touch screen and touchpad Using the touch screen on selected models only ...

Page 32: ...r two fingers on the touch panel Top edge swipe Finger slide In the Start screen swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the All Apps bar In a running app swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right ...

Page 33: ...ointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Using 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 34: ...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 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: ...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 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: ...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 41: ...at 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 Power4Gear Hybrid app Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up ...

Page 42: ...is key to go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click function Multimedia control keys 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 next track or...

Page 43: ...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 on selected models only ...

Page 44: ...l disc 1 While the Notebook PC is on press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical disc drive tray 2 Gently pull out the drive tray IMPORTANT Be careful not to touch the optical disc 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 45: ... vibrating in the optical disc drive Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical disc drive door and is used to eject the optical disc drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work To manually eject the optical disc 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 e...

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Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 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: ...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 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: ...esize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Tap an app to launch it Position your mouse pointer over the app then left click or tap once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location ...

Page 54: ...bar 2 Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or 1 Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to unpin an app Right click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap Unpinning apps Resizing apps ...

Page 55: ...o the bottom of the screen to close it 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press Closing apps on selected models only ...

Page 56: ...56 Notebook PC E Manual Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar ...

Page 57: ...ch screen touchpad or keyboard 1 Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar 2 Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press on selected models only ...

Page 58: ...ch screen or touchpad 1 In the Apps screen swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen 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 on selected models only ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...icons The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s touch screen touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charms bar Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press on selected models only ...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...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 63: ...he 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 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Tap and hold the app s topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears 3 Launch another app on selec...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...tion 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 touch screen or touchpad or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 67: ...y be prompted 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 click No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function ...

Page 68: ...abling 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 touch screen or touchpad as follows or 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 B...

Page 69: ... on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same tap click Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device NOTE For some bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC on selected models only ...

Page 70: ...ur 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 or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off Press or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on Press on sele...

Page 71: ...ternet 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 click Open Network and Sharing Center 3 I...

Page 72: ...he Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then click Next 9 Click Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then click Connect 11 Click Close to finish the configuration 12 Click on the taskbar then click the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then Click Connect to start...

Page 73: ...to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK ...

Page 74: ...t 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 76: ... the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear NOTE Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode Launching Power4Gear Hybrid Press Featured ASUS Apps ...

Page 77: ...lows you to enable either of the following power saving modes in your Notebook PC NOTE By default your Notebook PC is set to Performance mode Performance mode Use this mode when 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 o...

Page 78: ...able either of the following sleep modes Instant On This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state even after your Notebook PC has entered into sleep mode Move this slider to switch between Instant On or Long Standby Time ...

Page 79: ...dby Time This mode allows your Notebook PC s battery to last for up to sixty nine 69 days or more When enabled the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds four hours after entering into deep sleep mode ...

Page 80: ... can support quick charging via the USB Charger port while on power adapter mode Using the USB Charger settings you can set a quick charge limit so you can continue quick charging devices using the same port even while your Notebook PC is running on battery mode NOTE Some Notebook PC models support quick charging even while on sleep hibernate or shut down mode depending on SKU 1 From the taskbar o...

Page 81: ...ual 81 3 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices NOTE The default limit is set to 40 but you can set the quick charge limit from 20 to 99 4 Click OK to save and exit ...

Page 82: ...y button to launch the ASUS Instant Key Menu Available Presets You can configure the Instant key button as a preset for any of the following functions Preset Description Volume Fader Turns the volume up down or puts it in mute mode Instant App Launches your frequently used application Instant Web Launches your favorite website Splendid Preset Enhances your screens background color continued on the...

Page 83: ... Lock Allows you to enable or disable the touchpad Output Display Selector Allows you to switch between using your Notebook PC s display panel an external monitor or a duplicate monitor Wireless Connectivity Enables or disables your Notebook PC s Bluetooth and Wi Fi connectivity Media Control Launches the Windows Media Center and allows you to play a selected media file or pause a currently playin...

Page 84: ...Press and hold the Instant Key button until the ASUS Instant Key Menu appears 2 Select the preset you want by tapping clicking its icon on the ASUS Instant Key Menu screen then if available configure its settings according to your preference or 3 Tap click Apply to save the selected preset then click OK to exit the ASUS Instant Key Menu window 4 Press then quickly release the Instant Key button to...

Page 85: ...ccess to various Windows 8 settings and ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC Launching ASUS Console Tap click on the Start screen or on the Desktop NOTE The ASUS Console is also the default preset of your Instant key button ASUS Console home page close button ASUS apps minimize button on selected models only ...

Page 86: ...wer4Gear The Power4Gear app inside the ASUS Console home page allows you to quickly switch between these two power saving options Performance and Battery Saving NOTE For more details on Power4Gear refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual Move this switch to the left or right to turn the Battery Saving mode off or on battery charge status ...

Page 87: ...ok PC E Manual 87 ASUS Cloud Tap click this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud based apps ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page ...

Page 88: ... Gesture videos by tapping clicking on the icons inside the Tutorial app Touch Pad This app allows you to activate or deactivate the touchpad of your Notebook PC so you can use the keyboard more conveniently Move this switch to the left or right to toggle between OFF and ON ...

Page 89: ...ts actual usage scenarios To use AudioWizard or 1 Tap click AudioWizard on the ASUS Console home page 2 In the AudioWizard window tap click the sound mode you want to activate NOTE Tap click OFF if you want to deactivate any of the sound modes you previously saved 3 Tap click done to save the selected sound mode and exit the AudioWizard window ...

Page 90: ...Normal Theater Vivid Manual To use Splendid modes Move the slider to the left or to the right to adjust the color temperature manually Tap click this if you want to reset the color temperature to 0 on selected models only or 1 Tap click Splendid on the ASUS Console home page 2 In the ASUS Splendid Technology window tap click the mode you want to activate ...

Page 91: ...is app allows you to launch the Blu ray Disc Suite of your Notebook PC Using this feature you can play Blu ray or DVD discs edit videos and convert video files into other formats ASUS Instant Key Menu This app launches the ASUS Instant Key Menu ...

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Page 94: ... 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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ... 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 99: ...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 100: ...ll 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 sel...

Page 101: ...gatrends 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 Adm...

Page 102: ...urity 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 th...

Page 103: ... 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 104: ...m G550 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 105: ...lications 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 IM...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...p 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 108: ... 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 ...

Page 109: ...Notebook PC E Manual 109 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Frequently Asked Questions ...

Page 110: ...s software 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 e g a month we re...

Page 111: ... 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 Battery Mode under Power4Gear Use the func...

Page 112: ...ure 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 jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it Unlock the I O ...

Page 113: ...es 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 pressing...

Page 114: ... 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 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...

Page 115: ...book PC enters Troubleshooting select Refresh or Reset your PC If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep or hibernate 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...

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Page 117: ...Notebook PC E Manual 117 Appendices ...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ... 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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ... 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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...gulations 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 he...

Page 134: ...134 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 135: ...Notebook PC E Manual 135 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...uct complies with the India E waste Management and Handling Rule 2011 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule ...

Page 139: ...ess module of this Notebook PC has been certified by Japan Telec Japan TELEC JATE certification numbers NE237 003WWA110318 003GZA110319 INTEL 6235 003WWA111040 NB126H 003GZA110315 003WWA110314 003WWA110316 AB116H 003WWA111393 003WWA111394 003GZA111395 003XWA111396 003YWA111397 ...

Page 140: ...N 301 908 1 V5 2 1 2011 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 ...

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