Asus UX42VS User Manual Page 1

Notebook PCE-Manual

10Notebook PC E-ManualProper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

100Notebook 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-Manual101Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our

102Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU

Notebook PC E-Manual11Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

12Notebook 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-Manual13MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.Camera indicat

14Notebook PC E-ManualPower buttonPress the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC

Notebook PC E-Manual15KeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the

16Notebook 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-Manual17Right SideMemory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card

18Notebook PC E-ManualLeft SidePower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to you

Notebook PC E-Manual19USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. USB Charger+ allows you to

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

20Notebook PC E-ManualExternal displayUse the bundled mini VGA to VGA adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.Connecting external d

Notebook PC E-Manual21Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

22Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PC.A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.B. Connect the DC power conn

Notebook PC E-Manual23Lift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

24Notebook PC E-ManualMoving 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-Manual25One-nger gesturesTap/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to

26Notebook PC E-ManualDrag and dropDouble-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. To drop the item to its new locat

Notebook PC E-Manual27Two-nger gesturesTap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image, place two n

28Notebook PC E-ManualThree-nger gesturesDrag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touc

Notebook PC E-Manual29Function keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

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

30Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray.2. Gently pull

5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive. NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in the opt

Notebook PC E-Manual33Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

34Notebook 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-Manual35Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps f

36Notebook 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-Manual37Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

38Notebook 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-Manual39Closing 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

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

40Notebook 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-Manual41Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Position the mouse point

42Notebook PC E-ManualCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that al

Notebook PC E-Manual43Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis tool allows you to share a

44Notebook 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-Manual451. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press .3. Launch another app.4. To switch between apps, press .

46Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Notebook PC E-Manual47Opens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings search p

48Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Notebook PC E-Manual494. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

Notebook PC E-Manual5Accessing BIOS ...68BIOS Settings ..

50Notebook PC E-ManualBluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplan

Notebook PC E-Manual514. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

52Notebook PC E-ManualTurning Airplane mode o1. Launch the Charm bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode o

Notebook PC E-Manual53Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

54Notebook 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-Manual557. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the Intern

56Notebook 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-Manual57Conguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

58Notebook PC E-ManualTurning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

Notebook PC E-Manual59Chapter 4: ASUS apps

6Notebook PC E-ManualAbout this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through

60Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual61LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

62Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual63USB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC’s USB charge port.This feature can

64Notebook 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-Manual65Instant 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-Manual67Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST)

68Notebook 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-Manual69BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

Notebook PC E-Manual7Conventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

70Notebook PC E-ManualSecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

Notebook PC E-Manual71I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

72Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock port

Notebook PC E-Manual73Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

74Notebook PC E-ManualSave & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C

Notebook PC E-Manual756. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Res

76Notebook PC E-ManualTroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

Notebook PC E-Manual77Reset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

78Notebook PC E-ManualUsing System Image RecoveryUnder Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook

Notebook PC E-Manual794. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

8Notebook PC E-ManualSafety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCDo not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Note

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Notebook PC E-Manual81Appendices

82Notebook 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 pur

Notebook PC E-Manual83Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

84Notebook 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n

Notebook PC E-Manual85Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),

86Notebook PC E-ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the netw

Notebook PC E-Manual87This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

88Notebook 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-Manual89• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equip

Notebook PC E-Manual9Caring for your Notebook PCDo not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.Do not

90Notebook PC E-ManualFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementWARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party resp

Notebook PC E-Manual91CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirements

92Notebook 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 Ch

Notebook PC E-Manual93This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please c

94Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to

Notebook PC E-Manual95Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cor

96Notebook PC E-ManualVORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfoh

Notebook PC E-Manual97Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains

98Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual99SpanishSwedishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S