Asus G750JX User Manual

Notebook PCE-Manual

10Notebook PC E-ManualCaring for your Notebook PCDo not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.Do no

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Notebook PC E-Manual101Appendices

102Notebook PC E-ManualDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can pu

Notebook PC E-Manual103Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Icelan

104Notebook PC E-ManualThe Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos and other disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region De

Notebook PC E-Manual105Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),

106Notebook PC E-ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the net

Notebook PC E-Manual107This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

108Notebook PC E-ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

Notebook PC E-Manual109• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equi

Notebook PC E-Manual11Proper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

110Notebook PC E-ManualFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementWARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party res

Notebook PC E-Manual111CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirement

112Notebook PC E-ManualWireless Operation Channel for Dierent DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through C

Notebook PC E-Manual113This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please

114Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Notebook PC E-Manual115Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

116Notebook PC E-ManualVORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfo

Notebook PC E-Manual117Service warning labelWARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUM

118Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual119SpanishSwedishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.

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120Notebook PC E-ManualEuropean Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following

Notebook PC E-Manual121Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our

122Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

Notebook PC E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

14Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top view may also v

Notebook PC E-Manual15MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.3D Vision IR p

16Notebook PC E-ManualCapital lock indicatorThis indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to typ

Notebook PC E-Manual17 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to t

18Notebook PC E-ManualBottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot

Notebook PC E-Manual19Battery packThe battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. When charged, the ba

2Notebook PC E-ManualCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,

20Notebook PC E-ManualHeadphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack portThis port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied speakers or headp

Notebook PC E-Manual21HDMI portThis port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and

22Notebook PC E-ManualKensington® security slotThe Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebo

Notebook PC E-Manual23Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work. WARNI

24Notebook PC E-ManualRear ViewAir ventsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Ensure that paper

Notebook PC E-Manual25Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

26Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedInstall the battery pack (on selected models).IMPORTANT! If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack insta

Notebook PC E-Manual27Charge 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 sou

28Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

Notebook PC E-Manual29Moving the pointerYou can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your nger on the touchpad t

Notebook PC E-Manual3Table of ContentsAbout this manual ...

30Notebook PC E-ManualOne-nger gesturesTap/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap on an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application

Notebook PC E-Manual31Drag and dropDouble-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. To drop the item to its new locat

32Notebook PC E-ManualTwo-nger gesturesTap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image, place two n

Notebook PC E-Manual33Three-nger gesturesDrag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touc

34Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

Notebook PC E-Manual35Function keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

36Notebook PC E-ManualMultimedia control keys The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played

Notebook PC E-Manual37Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical driv

38Notebook PC E-Manual5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive. NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning an

Notebook PC E-Manual39Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8Starting for the first time ...

40Notebook PC E-ManualStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring

Notebook PC E-Manual41Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps f

42Notebook PC E-ManualHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotsp

Notebook PC E-Manual43Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

44Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your apps.Launching appsPosition y

Notebook PC E-Manual45Closing apps1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.2

46Notebook PC E-ManualAccessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

Notebook PC E-Manual47Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Position the mouse point

48Notebook PC E-ManualCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that

Notebook PC E-Manual49Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis tool allows you to share a

Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST)The Power-on Self-test (POST) ...

50Notebook PC E-ManualSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

Notebook PC E-Manual511. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press .3. Launch another app.4. To switch between apps, press .

52Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Notebook PC E-Manual53Opens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings search p

54Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Notebook PC E-Manual554. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

56Notebook PC E-ManualBluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

Notebook PC E-Manual574. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

58Notebook PC E-ManualTurning Airplane mode o1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode

Notebook PC E-Manual59Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

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60Notebook PC E-Manual5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

Notebook PC E-Manual617. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the Intern

62Notebook PC E-Manual10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect.11. Tap Close to nish the conguration.12. Tap on

Notebook PC E-Manual63Conguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

64Notebook PC E-ManualTurning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:• Tap from the Charm

Notebook PC E-Manual65Chapter 4: ASUS apps

66Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual67LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

68Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual69USB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC’s USB charge port.This feature can

Notebook PC E-Manual7About this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through

70Notebook PC E-Manual3. Select one or both of these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the

Notebook PC E-Manual71Instant OnSave battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technol

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Notebook PC E-Manual73Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST)

74Notebook PC E-ManualThe Power-on Self-test (POST)The Power-on Self-test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when yo

Notebook PC E-Manual75BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

76Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Boot CongurationLaunch CSM [Enabled]Launch PXE Op

Notebook PC E-Manual77SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

78Notebook PC E-ManualI/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

Notebook PC E-Manual79USB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock port

8Notebook PC E-ManualConventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

80Notebook PC E-ManualSet Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

Notebook PC E-Manual81Save & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C

82Notebook PC E-Manual6. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Res

Notebook PC E-Manual83TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

84Notebook PC E-ManualReset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

Notebook PC E-Manual85Using System Image RecoveryUnder Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook

86Notebook PC E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

Notebook PC E-Manual87Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC

88Notebook PC E-ManualInstalling a Random Access Memory (RAM) moduleUpgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM module in the

Notebook PC E-Manual89A. Pull out the rubber cover on the bottom side of your Notebook PC.B. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cove

Notebook PC E-Manual9Safety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCDo not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Note

90Notebook PC E-ManualD. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.E. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place2130o anglenot

Notebook PC E-Manual91F. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.G. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.H.

92Notebook PC E-ManualReplacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)Refer to the following steps if you need to replace the hard disk drive of your Notebook PC.I

Notebook PC E-Manual93A. Pull out the rubber cover on the bottom side of your Notebook PC.B. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cove

94Notebook PC E-ManualD. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.E. Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the HDD b

Notebook PC E-Manual95H. Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing the HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are n

96Notebook PC E-ManualJ. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the HDD ba

Notebook PC E-Manual97L. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.M. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.N.

98Notebook PC E-ManualInstalling a new battery packWARNING! Turn o your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals, any telephone or teleco

Notebook PC E-Manual99C. Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC’s battery slot.