Asus U38D Specifications

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

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-Manual13Ambient light sensorThis ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment. It allows the system to a

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-Manual15BottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot

16Notebook PC E-ManualRight SidePower indicatorThe power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC

Notebook PC E-Manual17USB 3.0 portThis Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible t

18Notebook 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-Manual19Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

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

20Notebook 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-Manual21Lift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

22Notebook PC E-ManualLeft edge swipe Right edge swipeSwipe from the left edge of the screen to shue your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of

Notebook PC E-Manual23Top edge swipe Finger slide• In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the All Apps bar.• In a runnin

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-ManualDrag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touchpad to drag and dro

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.

Notebook PC E-Manual31Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

32Notebook 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-Manual33Windows® AppsThese are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.NOTE: Some apps require sig

34Notebook 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-Manual35Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

36Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launch

Notebook PC E-Manual37Resizing apps(on selected models)1. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to reduce or to en

38Notebook PC E-ManualClosing apps(on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to c

Notebook PC E-Manual39Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

4Notebook PC E-ManualWindows® UI ...33Start screen

40Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad.(on selected

Notebook PC E-Manual41Charm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that al

42Notebook PC E-ManualSearch 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-Manual43Snap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

44Notebook PC E-Manual1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press .3. Launch another app.4. To switch between apps, press . 1. Launch the app

Notebook PC E-Manual45Other keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

46Notebook PC E-ManualOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings search p

Notebook PC E-Manual47Connecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

48Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual49Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplan

Notebook PC E-Manual5AppendicesDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ...76Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected

50Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual51Turning Airplane mode oor1. Launch the Charm bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode

52Notebook 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-Manual53Chapter 4: ASUS apps

54Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual55LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

56Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual57Instant OnSave battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technol

58Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC’s USB charge port.This feature can also

Notebook PC E-Manual593. Select one or both of these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the

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

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Notebook PC E-Manual61Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

62Notebook 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-Manual63BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

64Notebook 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-Manual65I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

66Notebook 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-Manual67Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

68Notebook 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-Manual696. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Res

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

Notebook PC E-Manual71Reset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

72Notebook PC E-ManualUsing System Image RecoveryUnder Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook

Notebook PC E-Manual734. 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-Manual75Appendices

76Notebook 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-Manual77Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

78Notebook 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-Manual79Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),

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

80Notebook PC E-ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the netw

Notebook PC E-Manual81This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

82Notebook 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-Manual83• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the deale

84Notebook PC E-ManualRF Exposure Information (SAR)This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designe

Notebook PC E-Manual85FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementWARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party resp

86Notebook PC E-ManualCE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirements

Notebook PC E-Manual87Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux ra

88Notebook 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-Manual89This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please c

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

Notebook PC E-Manual91Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cor

92Notebook PC E-ManualVORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfoh

Notebook PC E-Manual93Service warning labelWARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUME

94Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual95SpanishSwedishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S

96Notebook PC E-ManualEuropean Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following c

Notebook PC E-Manual97Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p

98Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEI