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Notebook PC E-Manual

Caring for your Notebook PC

Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery

pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook

PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth

dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent

and a few drops 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 to dusty

environments.

Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.

Summary of Contents for T300L series

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual T300L Series Revised Edition 3 April 2014 E9224 ...

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: ...de 16 Right side 19 Front side 20 Touch screen panel 21 Top and back view 21 Bottom side 23 PC dock 24 Top view 24 Rear view 27 Docking the touch screen panel 28 Undocking the touch screen panel 29 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 32 Dock the touch screen panel on the PC dock 32 Charge your Notebook PC 33 Turn on your Notebook PC 36 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad ...

Page 4: ...rt screen 53 Windows Apps 53 Hotspots 54 Working with Windows apps 57 Launching apps 57 Customizing apps 57 Accessing the Apps screen 60 Charms bar 63 Snap feature 66 Other keyboard shortcuts 68 Connecting to wireless networks 70 Wi Fi 70 Bluetooth 72 Airplane mode 74 Connecting to wired networks 76 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 76 Configuring a static IP network connection 77 ...

Page 5: ... 99 Accessing Troubleshoot 99 Refresh your PC 100 Reset your PC 101 Advanced options 102 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 106 Hardware FAQs 107 Software FAQs 110 Appendices DVD ROM Drive Information on selected models 114 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 116 Internal Modem Compliancy 116 Overview 117 Network Compatibility Declaration 117 Non Voice Equipment 117 Federa...

Page 6: ...estricted Wireless Frequency Bands 124 UL Safety Notices 126 Power Safety Requirement 127 TV Notices 127 REACH 127 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 127 Prevention of Hearing Loss 127 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 128 Optical Drive Safety Information 129 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 130 ENERGY STAR complied product 132 European Union Eco label 132 Gl...

Page 7: ...w to use the different parts of your Notebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fi...

Page 8: ...te tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC s data and components Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC Use the touch screen panel Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a ...

Page 9: ...re 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 expose them to mag...

Page 10: ...s of warm water Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your Notebook PC t...

Page 11: ...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Do not throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ...

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

Page 14: ...14 Notebook PC E Manual Top view NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country 0 1 2 3 e ...

Page 15: ... and Using touch screen panel gestures sections in this manual PC dock The PC dock provides additional input features to your touch screen panel via its touchpad and keyboard functions The PC dock also supports wireless input for the touch screen panel for a distance of up to five 5 meters IMPORTANT To know more about connecting or disconnecting your touchscreen panel from its PC dock refer to the...

Page 16: ... panel also work when using the device as a tablet USB 3 0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Headphone output microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect the touch screen panel to amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your touch screen panel to an ext...

Page 17: ...ur Notebook PC Micro HDMI port This port is for a micro High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content playback Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC WARNING Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur ...

Page 18: ...s battery power is less than 30 NOTE This charging process is automatically enabled even while your system is on sleep mode or turned off Blinking Orange The touch screen panel is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10 Lights off The touch screen panel is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Volume button Press this button to increase or decreas...

Page 19: ... panel can be used while working on your Notebook PC These features also work when the touch screen panel is used as a tablet device Audio speakers This touch screen panel uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi fi sound quality with richer bass sounds straight from the built in audio speakers ...

Page 20: ...ep 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 about four 4 seconds until it shuts down IMPORTANT The power button turns on the touch screen panel only Turn on the PC dock using its power switch so you can activate its features on your Notebook PC Air vents The air vents allow cool air to ...

Page 21: ...Notebook PC E Manual 21 Touch screen panel Top and back view NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country ...

Page 22: ...een panel This high definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC It also allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures NOTE To know more about using touch screen panel gestures when operating your Notebook PC refer to the Using the touch screen panel section in this manual Windows touch button Touch...

Page 23: ...storage media such as credit cards computer discs or tapes Do not place your device next to such media You should never expose your device to strong magnetic fields as this may cause temporary malfunction Magnets can affect functioning pacemakers and implanted defibrillators Refer to your pacemaker or defibrillator s suggested distance from magnets if applicable MicroSD card slot The touch screen ...

Page 24: ...k Top view NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country 0 1 2 3 e Power indicator This indicator lights up when the PC dock is turned on NOTE For more details refer to the PC dock LED color table section in this manual ...

Page 25: ... screen panel Blinking Orange The PC dock s power is less than 5 Lights off The PC dock is running out of battery power and needs to connect to a power source Power switch Move this switch to the right to turn on the PC dock Caps lock indicator This indicator lights up when the caps lock function is activated Enabling the caps lock function on your keyboard allows you to automatically type letters...

Page 26: ...them as a numeric keypad NOTE For more details refer to the Numeric keypad on keyboard 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 Touchpad The touchpad ...

Page 27: ...G The PC dock tab is magnetic Please keep out of children s reach Magnetic fields generated by mobile devices may damage data on magnetic storage media such as credit cards computer discs or tapes Do not place your device next to such media You should never expose your device to strong magnetic fields as this may cause temporary malfunction Magnets can affect functioning pacemakers and implanted d...

Page 28: ... panel Align the touch screen panel on top of the PC dock tab as illustrated below NOTE The PC dock slot and the PC dock tab have magnetic parts The pull between these magnets help align the touch screen panel to securely connect it with the PC dock ...

Page 29: ...otebook PC E Manual 29 Undocking the touch screen panel Press the release button on the PC dock to securely detach the touch screen panel from the PC dock tab then gently pull out the touch screen panel ...

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Page 31: ...Notebook PC E Manual 31 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 32: ...32 Notebook PC E Manual Getting started Dock the touch screen panel on the PC dock ...

Page 33: ... adapter into a 100V 240V power source B Connect the DC power connector into your touch screen panel s power DC input C Connect the USB to micro USB cable to your touch screen panel and PC dock Charge the Notebook PC for 8 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 34: ...your power adapter Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook PC To disc...

Page 35: ...f removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for your personal safety Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Do not dispose of in fire Never attempt to short circuit your Notebook PC s battery Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery Discontinue usage if leakage is found The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly Keep the batt...

Page 36: ...36 Notebook PC E Manual Turn on your Notebook PC A Press the power button on your touch screen panel B Move your PC dock s power switch to the right ...

Page 37: ...Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar Gestures for the touch screen panel 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 panel and touchpad Using the touch screen panel ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...oving 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 Using the touchpad ...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...Notebook PC E Manual 45 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 46: ...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 47: ... some featured 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 Activates the Windows camera app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up ...

Page 48: ... back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click functions 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 fast forwa...

Page 49: ...eypad on keyboard This Notebook PC comes with 15 select keys that you can also use for numeric input The numeric keypad on your Notebook PC are 15 select keys that are originally part of your standard QWERTY keyboard Using the function key these select keys can become a numeric keypad on your Notebook PC on selected models only ...

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Page 52: ...age 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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...move resize 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 58: ...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 59: ...ag it down to 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 ...

Page 60: ...60 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 61: ... PC s touch screen panel 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 ...

Page 62: ... your touch screen panel 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 ...

Page 63: ... The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Charms bar ...

Page 64: ...of white icons The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s touch screen panel 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 ...

Page 65: ... 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 66: ...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 67: ...screen 3 Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel 4 Launch another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press 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 anoth...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...een pane Opens the 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 ...

Page 70: ...n 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 panel 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 71: ...d 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 72: ...ing 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 panel 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 fo...

Page 73: ...the passcode 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 ...

Page 74: ...plane mode is enabled your PD dock cannot function as a wireless input device for your touch screen panel On Airplane mode you can only use the PC dock as input device for the touch screen panel if both devices are connected 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 Turning Airplane mode on ...

Page 75: ...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 ...

Page 76: ...r 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 In the Network and Sharing Center w...

Page 77: ...hen tap OK 6 Click Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK NOTE Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection 7 Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next 9 Click Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then tap Connect 11 Click Close to finish the config...

Page 78: ...ap 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 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 Desk...

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Page 80: ... more details BIOS 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 inst...

Page 81: ...wn button until the following screen appears 2 Once the Select Page appears you may release the volume down button then select SETUPMENU to enter BIOS IMPORTANT If you fail to select SETUPMENU before the counter turns from 9 to 0 your Notebook PC will proceed to launching Windows 8 ...

Page 82: ...re it using your touch screen panel You may also navigate its tabs using the arrow keys and select function keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard Your Notebook PC includes the following BIOS menu options Main Advanced Boot Security Exit The details on how to configure your BIOS using these menu options are shown in the following pages ...

Page 83: ...endor American Megatrends Version 205 VBIOS Version 2175 I15T300 005 EC Version t31S090001 Processor Information Intel R Core TM i3 4010U CPU 1 70GHz Memory Information Total Memory 4096 MB System Information Serial Number Set the Time Use Tab to switch between Time elements To set the date or time 1 Select System Date or System Time 2 Use the drop down box on the following screen to set these ite...

Page 84: ...ot Option Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option This option controls if CSM will be launched Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Bo Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Enabled Refer to the following pages for details on how to configure these boot options ...

Page 85: ...e available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To set your boot option priority 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 2 Using the drop down arrow select the device you would like to set as Boot Option 1 CSM Compatibility Support Module Enabling CSM allows you to fully support various VGA bootable devices and ad...

Page 86: ... Option Add boot option Path for boot option Boot option File Path Create To add a new boot option 1 On the Boot screen select Add New Boot Option 2 Select Add boot option and input your preferred name for the new boot option 3 After setting the new boot option s name select Boot option File Path to input the new boot option s file path 4 Select Create to create your new boot option ...

Page 87: ...ption from the boot order Remove an EFI boot option from the boot order Delete Boot Option Delete boot option Select one To delete a boot option 1 On the Boot screen select Delete Boot Option 2 Select the drop down arrow to show the list of all current boot options then choose the boot option to delete ...

Page 88: ...ange Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character A Z a z 0 9 Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User s password is set this is a power on password and must be entered to boot to enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Statu...

Page 89: ...If you install a User Password you will be prompted to input this during POST If you install an Administrator Password you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 q w e r t y u i o p ESC a s d f g h j k l Alt CAP z x c v b n m ENTER BKS Enter Password NOTE You may also use the onscreen keyboard and input your password using the touch screen panel ...

Page 90: ...select OK NOTE You may also use the onscreen keyboard and input your password using the touch screen panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 q w e r t y u i o p ESC a s d f g h j k l Alt CAP z x c v b n m ENTER BKS Create New Password Ok Cancel 3 Re type to confirm the password then select OK 4 The next screen confirms that the password has been set Select OK to exit the screen ...

Page 91: ... your password using the touch screen panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 q w e r t y u i o p ESC a s d f g h j k l Alt CAP z x c v b n m ENTER BKS Create New Password Ok Cancel 3 Leave the Confirm New Password field blank then select OK 4 In the following WARNING screen select YES to proceed with clearing your current user or administrator password 5 The next screen confirms that your old password has been...

Page 92: ...visable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords Must type with character A Z a z 0 9 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 Secure Boot menu ...

Page 93: ...may also use the onscreen keyboard and input your password using the touch screen panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 q w e r t y u i o p ESC a s d f g h j k l Alt CAP z x c v b n m ENTER BKS Create New Password Ok Cancel 3 Re type to confirm the password then select OK 4 The next screen confirms that the password has been set Select OK to exit the screen ...

Page 94: ...e interface functions of your Notebook PC If Locked Wireless Network will be disabled I O Interface Security Wireless Network Interface UnLock HD AUDIO Interface UnLock USB Interface Security To lock an interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security 2 Select an interface you would like to lock then select Lock ...

Page 95: ...unlock ports and devices 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 select Lock If Locked USB External Ports will be disabled USB Interface Security External Ports UnLock BlueTooth UnLock CMOS Camera UnLock Card Reader UnLock ...

Page 96: ...system instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change these BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS Start Easy Flash Wake On Lid open Enabled Power Off Energy Saving Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Intel AES NI Enabled VT d SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel R Anti Theft...

Page 97: ...tems and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Exit system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Chnages Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager P2 KINGSTON RBU SNS8100S364G1 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ...

Page 98: ...f your flash disk drive 3 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC 4 Enter BIOS NOTE For details refer to the Accessing BIOS section in this manual 5 From the BIOS menu Select Advanced Start Easy Flash 6 In the New BIOS window locate and select the new BIOS file you downloaded and saved in your flash disk drive T300LA 205 Winbond 25X Q Series T300LAAS 205 205 Oct 8 2013 20 49 05 7 Follow ...

Page 99: ...e system issues and help improve the performance of your Notebook PC Accessing Troubleshoot 1 During POST press and hold the volume down button until the following screen appears 2 OncetheSelectPageappears youmayreleasevolumedownbutton then select RECOVERY to enter BIOS IMPORTANT If you fail to select RECOVERY before the counter turns from 9 to 0 your Notebook PC will proceed to launching Windows ...

Page 100: ...leshoot 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 IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power sourc...

Page 101: ...under Accessing Troubleshoot 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 s...

Page 102: ...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 Refer to steps 1 to 2 on page 99 under Accessing Troublesh...

Page 103: ... then tap Continue 7 Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap Next You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD 8 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure NOTE We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working ...

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Page 106: ...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 107: ... 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 108: ...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 109: ...esses 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 press...

Page 110: ... 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 111: ...e Troubleshoot section in this manual 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 power outlet then press ...

Page 112: ...ars you may release volume down button then select SETUPMENU to enter BIOS IMPORTANT If you fail to select SETUPMENU before the counter turns from 9 to 0 your Notebook PC will proceed to launching Windows 8 c Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to Disabled d Go to Boot Launch CSM Enabled e Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS f Press and hold ESC to launch boot menu when your N...

Page 113: ...Notebook PC E Manual 113 Appendices ...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ... 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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ... 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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...130 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 131: ...Notebook PC E Manual 131 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...ed on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components...

Page 134: ... 2003 03 EN 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 E...

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