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Page 1 - Notebook PC

Notebook PCE-Manual15.6”: X551 Series14.0”: X451 Series

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10Notebook PC E-ManualCaring for your Notebook PCDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC.

Page 3 - Table of Contents

100Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll

Page 4 - Chapter 4: ASUS apps

Notebook PC E-Manual101Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r

Page 5 - Appendices

102Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori

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Notebook PC E-Manual103Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10m

Page 7 - About this manual

104Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Page 8 - Typography

Notebook PC E-Manual105Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

Page 9 - Safety precautions

106Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on

Page 10 - Caring for your Notebook PC

Notebook PC E-Manual107Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem

Page 11 - Proper disposal

108Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

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Notebook PC E-Manual109GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

Page 13 - Hardware Setup

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

Page 14 - Top View

110Notebook PC E-ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department

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Notebook PC E-Manual111Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p

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Notebook PC E-Manual113EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

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114Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

Page 19 - Air vents

12Notebook PC E-Manual

Page 20 - Right Side

Notebook PC E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Page 21 - Left Side

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

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Notebook PC E-Manual15MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.Camera indicat

Page 23 - Front Side

16Notebook PC E-ManualKeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the

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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 th

Page 25 - Using your Notebook PC

18Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetoot

Page 26 - Getting started

Notebook PC E-Manual19BottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot

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

Page 28 - Press the power button

20Notebook PC E-ManualRight SideOptical drive Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, o

Page 29 - Gestures for the touchpad

Notebook PC E-Manual21Left SidePower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to you

Page 30 - One-nger gestures

22Notebook PC E-ManualVGA portThis port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.HDMI portThis port is for the HDMI (High-Deniti

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Notebook PC E-Manual23Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This b

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Page 33 - Two-nger gestures

Notebook PC E-Manual25Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

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26Notebook 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

Page 35 - Three-nger gestures

Notebook PC E-Manual27NOTE:Power adapter information:• Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input frequency: 50-60Hz• Rating output current: 2.37A (45W)• R

Page 36 - Using the keyboard

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

Page 37 - Function keys for ASUS Apps

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

Page 38 - Multimedia control keys*

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

Page 39 - Numeric keypad*

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

Page 40 - Using the optical drive

Notebook PC E-Manual31Left-click Right-click• In the Start screen, click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-click an application to launc

Page 41 - Manual eject hole

32Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe• In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar.• In a running app, swipe from the top

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Notebook PC E-Manual33Two-nger gesturesTap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image, place two n

Page 43 - Working with Windows® 8

34Notebook PC E-ManualZoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag and dropSelect

Page 44 - 8 lock screen

Notebook PC E-Manual35Three-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to

Page 45 - Windows® Apps

36Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

Page 46 - Hotspots

Notebook PC E-Manual37Function keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

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38Notebook PC E-ManualWindows®8 keysThere are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below:Press this key to go back to the

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Notebook PC E-Manual39Numeric keypad*A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input or as poi

Page 49 - Working with Windows

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

Page 50 - Closing apps

40Notebook PC E-ManualUsing the optical driveNOTE: The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC model.Ins

Page 51 - Accessing the Apps screen

Notebook PC E-Manual414. Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push the drive tray gently to close the opt

Page 52 - 3. Tap on the icon

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Page 53 - Charms bar

Notebook PC E-Manual43Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

Page 54 - Inside the charms bar

44Notebook 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

Page 55 - Snap feature

Notebook PC E-Manual45Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps f

Page 56 - Using Snap

46Notebook PC E-ManualHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotsp

Page 57 - Other keyboard shortcuts

Notebook PC E-Manual47Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

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48Notebook PC E-ManualHotspot Actiontop side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new

Page 59 - Enabling Wi-Fi

Notebook PC E-Manual49Working with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsPositi

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

Page 61 - Bluetooth

50Notebook PC E-ManualRight-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap .Unpinning appsClosing apps1. Move your mouse pointer on the top

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Notebook PC E-Manual51Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

Page 63 - Airplane mode

52Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Position the mouse point

Page 64 - Connecting to wired networks

Notebook PC E-Manual53Charms barThe charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that

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54Notebook PC E-ManualSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share

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Notebook PC E-Manual55Snap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

Page 67 - Turning your Notebook PC off

56Notebook PC E-ManualUsing SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish to snap.2. Hover th

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Notebook PC E-Manual57Other keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Page 69 - ASUS apps

58Notebook PC E-ManualOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings charmOpe

Page 70 - Featured ASUS Apps

Notebook PC E-Manual59Connecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Page 71 - LifeFrame functions

6Notebook PC E-ManualMacrovision Corporation Product Notice ... 105Prevention of Hearing Lo

Page 72 - Power4Gear Hybrid

60Notebook PC E-Manual4. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

Page 73 - Battery Saving mode

Notebook PC E-Manual61Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

Page 74 - Instant On

62Notebook PC E-Manual4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

Page 75 - Power-on Self Test (POST)

Notebook PC E-Manual631. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press .Airplane mod

Page 76 - The Power-on Self Test (POST)

64Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

Page 77 - BIOS Settings

Notebook PC E-Manual655. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

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66Notebook PC E-ManualConguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

Page 79 - Security

Notebook PC E-Manual67Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

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Notebook PC E-Manual69Chapter 4: ASUS apps

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

Page 83

70Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Page 84 - Save & Exit

Notebook PC E-Manual71LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

Page 85 - To update the BIOS:

72Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

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Notebook PC E-Manual73Performance modeUse this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations usi

Page 87 - Troubleshoot

74Notebook PC E-ManualInstant OnSave battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technol

Page 88 - Reset your PC

Notebook PC E-Manual75Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

Page 89 - Advanced options

76Notebook 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

Page 90 - PC stops working

Notebook PC E-Manual77BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

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78Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Page 92 - (on selected models)

Notebook PC E-Manual79SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

Page 93 - Region Denitions

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

Page 94 - Internal Modem Compliancy

80Notebook PC E-ManualTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a password then press

Page 95 - Non-Voice Equipment

Notebook PC E-Manual81I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

Page 96 - CTR21 standard

82Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock port

Page 97 - Interference Statement

Notebook PC E-Manual83Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

Page 98 - Statement

84Notebook PC E-ManualSave & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C

Page 99 - CE Marking

Notebook PC E-Manual85To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi

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86Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS

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Notebook PC E-Manual87TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

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88Notebook 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

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Notebook PC E-Manual89Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during POS

Page 104 - UL Safety Notices

Notebook PC E-Manual9Safety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°

Page 105 - Prevention of Hearing Loss

90Notebook PC E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

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Notebook PC E-Manual91Appendices

Page 107 - CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

92Notebook 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

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Notebook PC E-Manual93Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

Page 109

94Notebook 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

Page 110 - European Union Eco-label

Notebook PC E-Manual95OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC

Page 111 - Regional notice for Singapore

96Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

Page 112 - Notebook PC E-Manual

Notebook PC E-Manual97This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.

Page 113 - EC Declaration of Conformity

98Notebook PC E-Manual• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the deale

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Notebook PC E-Manual99Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and suc

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