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Summary of Contents for ROG Strix GL553VE

Page 1: ...E Manual E11734 First Edition July 2016 ...

Page 2: ...ND 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 2016 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 ...

Page 3: ...ter 1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook 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 Using the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys 38 Windows 10 keys 39 Multimedia control keys 40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Using ...

Page 4: ...g to wireless networks 59 Wi Fi 59 Bluetooth 60 Airplane mode 61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST The Power On Self Test POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS 68 Accessing BIOS 6...

Page 5: ...06 Internal Modem Compliancy 106 Overview 107 Network Compatibility Declaration 107 Non Voice Equipment 107 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 109 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 110 CE Mark Warning 111 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 112 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exposition aux ondes radio 113 Wireless Operation Channel for Diff...

Page 6: ...Notebook PC with built in Modem 120 ENERGY STAR complied product 122 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 122 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 123 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 123 Regional notice for California 123 Regional notice for Singapore 123 Regional notice for India 124 Notices for removable batteries 124 Avis concernant les batteries rempla...

Page 7: ...tup 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 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 10 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 ...

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

Page 14: ...4 Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model ...

Page 15: ... pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC Display panel This high definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC 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 multimed...

Page 16: ...ut your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down 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 Numeric keypad The nume...

Page 17: ...ides a visual indication of the battery s charge status Refer to the following table for details Color Status Solid White 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: ...dicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity 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 ...

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: ...ables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD M 2 2280 slot HDD Hard Disk Drive and RAM Random Access Memory modules NOTE For more details refer to the Chapter 5 Upgrading your Notebook PC section in this manual ...

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

Page 22: ...ect 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 Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products ...

Page 23: ...otebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network ...

Page 24: ...provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 USB Type C port The USB Universal Serial Bus Type C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 NOTE Transfer rate of this port may vary per model Headphone Headset Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to conn...

Page 25: ...ry card reader This built in memory card reader supports SD card formats Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC NOTE For more details refer to the Top View section in this manual ...

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

Page 28: ...nd your region IMPORTANT Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 6 32A 120W Rating output voltage 19V Getting started Charge your Notebook PC A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Plug the AC power cord into a 100V 240V power source C Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input port ...

Page 29: ...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 for non removable battery only 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 e...

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

Page 31: ...31 Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap 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 32: ...res Tap Double tap Tap an app to select it Double tap an app 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 33: ...n app to launch it Click 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 Two finger gestures Tap Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right click function ...

Page 34: ...oom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad 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 35: ...Select an item then press and hold the left button Using your other finger slide on the touchpad to drag the item lift your finger off the button to drop the item Three finger gestures Tap Tap three fingers on the touchpad to invoke Cortana ...

Page 36: ...Swipe left Swipe right If you opened multiple apps swipe three fingers left or right to switch between these apps Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up to see an overview of all the apps currently opened Swipe down to show the desktop ...

Page 37: ...inger gestures Tap Tap four fingers on the touchpad to invoke Action Center Customizing your touchpad 1 Launch All settings from the Action Center 2 Select Devices then select Mouse touchpad 3 Adjust the settings to your preference ...

Page 38: ... Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC ...

Page 39: ...s on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below Launches the Start menu Displays the drop down menu Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting On selected models ...

Page 40: ...l 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 fast forward ...

Page 41: ...ocedures remain the same 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 ROG key NOTE Press the ROG key to open the Gaming Center application of your Notebook PC ...

Page 42: ...he electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC model The actual appearance of the Notebook PC optical drive may also vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same The optical drive is available on selected models 2 Gently pull out the drive tray IMPORTANT Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the ...

Page 43: ...Notebook PC E Manual 43 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 44: ...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 ...

Page 45: ...Notebook PC E Manual 45 Chapter 3 Working with Windows 10 ...

Page 46: ...rom 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 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on du...

Page 47: ...or Windows apps Adjust Notebook PC settings Get help with the Windows operating system Turn off your Notebook PC Log off from Windows or switch to a different user account Change account settings lock or sign out from your account Launch the Start menu Shut down restart or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch All apps LaunchTaskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch an app from the Start scree...

Page 48: ...g programs from the Start menu One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Notebook PC Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs Press to launch it NOTE Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical ...

Page 49: ...l 49 Windows apps These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and displayed in tiled format for easy access NOTE Some Windows apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched ...

Page 50: ...art menu Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Customizing Windows apps You can move resize unpin or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu using the following steps Moving apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then drag and drop the app to a new location ...

Page 51: ...k Unpin from Start Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Unpin from Start Resizing apps Position your mouse pointer over the app and right click it then click Resize and select an app tile size Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Resize and select an app tile size ...

Page 52: ... Start menu and right click it then click Pin to Start From All apps press on the app that you want to add to the Start menu then select Pin to Start Pinning apps to the taskbar Position your mouse pointer over the app and right click it then click Pin to taskbar Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Pin to taskbar ...

Page 53: ...ckly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view feature you can also use task view to switch between desktops Launching task view Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 54: ...Notebook PC E Manual Snap feature The Snap feature displays apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Snap hotspots You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place ...

Page 55: ...your app and drop the app to the edge of the screen to snap 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press and hold the key then use the arrow keys to snap the app 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app ...

Page 56: ... notifications from apps and presents a single place where you can interact with them It also has a really useful Quick Actions section at the bottom Launching Action Center Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 57: ...llowing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 10 Launches Start menu Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows ...

Page 58: ...unches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings ...

Page 59: ... Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi Fi connection of your Notebook PC Connecting Wi Fi Connect your Notebook PC to a Wi Fi network by using the following steps 1 Select the icon from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to enable Wi Fi 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections 4 Select Connect to start the network connection NOTE You may be prompted to enter a ...

Page 60: ...ice NOTE For some Bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth enabled devices IMPORTANT Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices Yo...

Page 61: ...1 Launch Action Center from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to disable Airplane mode Press Turning Airplane mode on 1 Launch Action Center from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to enable Airplane mode 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 62: ... 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 Settings 2 Select Network Internet 3 Select Ethernet Network and Sharing Center 4 Select your LAN then select Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Versio...

Page 63: ... 12 Select on the taskbar then select the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then select 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 Select Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provide...

Page 64: ...es Launch the Start menu then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the log in screen select Shut down Press to launch Shut down Windows 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 ...

Page 65: ...ep mode Launch the Start menu then select Sleep to put your Notebook PC to sleep From the log in screen select Sleep Press to launch Shut down Windows Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK NOTE You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once ...

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Page 67: ...Notebook PC E Manual 67 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST ...

Page 68: ... The BIOS Basic Input and Output System 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 69: ...screen select Boot Option 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2015 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 Sets the system boot order Select S...

Page 70: ...ight C 2015 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 Sets the system boot order Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Disabled ...

Page 71: ... 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 Administrator Password User Password...

Page 72: ... 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 73: ...ress 3 Select Lock Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc I O Interface Security LAN Network Interface UnLock Wireless Network Interface UnLock HD AUDIO Interface UnLock USB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change ...

Page 74: ...SB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc USB Interface Security USB Interface UnLock External Ports UnLock CMOS Camera UnLock Card Reader UnLock If Locked all USB dev...

Page 75: ...ican Megatrends 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 INSTAL...

Page 76: ...rity Save Exit Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2015 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 changes Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ...

Page 77: ...y Flash then press Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2015 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2015 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 ...

Page 78: ...e Defaults to restore the system to its default settings FSO FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 0 EFI DIR Switch Choose q Exit Enter Enter Execute Current BIOS Platform GL553 Version 101 Build Date Oct 26 2015 Build Time 11 51 05 New BIOS FLASH TYPE Generic Flash Type ASUSTek EasyFlash Utility Platform Unknown Version Unknown Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown ...

Page 79: ...user names and passwords to avoid data loss Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system Windows 10 allows you to do any of the following recovery options Keep my files This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files photos music videos documents Using this option you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings ...

Page 80: ...uch 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 and Startup Settings Performing a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery options...

Page 81: ...Notebook PC E Manual 81 2 Under the Update and security option select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform ...

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Page 83: ...Notebook PC E Manual 83 Chapter 5 Upgrading your Notebook PC ...

Page 84: ...84 Notebook PC E Manual Removing the compartment cover A Remove the screws from the Notebook PC s compartment cover B Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC ...

Page 85: ...Notebook PC E Manual 85 To reattach the compartment cover A Align and reattach the cover of the compartment B Secure the cover using the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 86: ...wer supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover IMPORTANT Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC Purchase RAM modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and RAM module may vary per model but the RAM mo...

Page 87: ...e compartment cover NOTE For more details refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual B Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot C Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place 30 angle notches ...

Page 88: ...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 NOTE 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 Yo...

Page 89: ...s refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual B Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment C Optional If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the illustration below HDD bay ...

Page 90: ...y refer to the following steps on how to remove the old HDD 1 Remove all the screws on the sides of the HDD bay 2 Remove the old 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 HDD bay old HDD ...

Page 91: ...e new HDD with its PCB Printed Circuit Board facing the HDD bay Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay F Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed earlier new HDD HDD bay ...

Page 92: ...l G Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC s HDD port Push the HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC H Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier ...

Page 93: ...G Disconnect all the connected peripherals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover NOTE The appearance of your Notebook PC s bottom side and M 2 card may vary per model but the module installation remains the same It is recommended that you install the M 2 card under professional supervision Y...

Page 94: ...emove the compartment cover NOTE For more details refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual B Align and insert the M 2 card into its card module slot C Secure the M 2 card in place using the bundled screw ...

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Page 96: ...rain 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 recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable Disconnect all ext...

Page 97: ... 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 98: ...ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why is my touchpad not working Press to enable your touchpad 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 7 ...

Page 99: ...tally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard You can also disable your touchpad by pressing 9 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 selected models on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters ...

Page 100: ...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 storage problem Cont...

Page 101: ...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 104: ...evant is playback 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 reg...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...countries and their territories China and Mongolia NOTE Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDiscforVideo aspx for more details 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 s...

Page 107: ...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 108: ... 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 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC replaced in April 2016 by 2014 30 EU and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC replaced in April 2016 by 2014 35 EU issued by the Commission of the European Community Countries where the device will be sold to AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT IS LI LT LU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...t Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...120 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 121: ...Notebook PC E Manual 121 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 122: ...agement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program NOTE Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux based operating systems Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our pr...

Page 123: ...h Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America For US and Canada customers you can call 1 800 822 8837 toll free for recycling information of your ASUS products rechargeable batteries Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards Complies with IDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for Cal...

Page 124: ... and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule Notices for removable batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type The battery and its component must be recycled or disposed of properly Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables La batterie de l ordinateur portable peut présenter un risque d incendie ou ...

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