Asus UX31A User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualMarch 2012E7124

10Notebook PC User ManualCover Your Notebook PCPurchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.Charge Your B

Notebook PC User Manual11Preparing your Notebook PCThese are quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.Connect the AC power adapterA. Plug the AC

12Notebook PC User ManualOpen the display panel1. Hold the base of your Notebook PC then lift up the display panel with your thumb.2. Slowly tilt th

2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs for each territory.12356748

Notebook PC User Manual1512345 Light Sensor The light sensor measures the amount of ambient light and changes the illumination of the LCD display an

16Notebook PC User Manual7Bottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.13.3“ m

Notebook PC User Manual171111.6“ modelThe bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operatio

18Notebook PC User ManualRight Side12 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Notebo

Notebook PC User Manual1954 Mini VGA connector The mini VGA connector is for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a

2Notebook PC User ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s Manual ...

20Notebook PC User ManualLeft Side12 USB Port (3.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as k

Notebook PC User Manual213 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from

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3Chapter 3: Getting Started

24Notebook PC User ManualPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. Th

Notebook PC User Manual25IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

26Notebook PC User ManualUsing Battery PowerThe battery consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged will provide several hours

Notebook PC User Manual27IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

28Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Not

Notebook PC User Manual29You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

Notebook PC User Manual3Caring for the touchpad ...44Disabling the touchpa

30Notebook PC User ManualWARNING! DO NOT leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, i

Notebook PC User Manual31IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

32Notebook PC User ManualEmergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown y

Notebook PC User Manual33Sleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

34Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual35The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the i

36Notebook PC User ManualLCD/Monitor Icons (f8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only ->

Notebook PC User Manual37Microsoft Windows KeysThere are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows Logo act

38Notebook PC User ManualStatus Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the N

4Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC

4Notebook PC User ManualTV Tuner Notices (on selected models) ... A-29REACH ...

40Notebook PC User ManualTouchpadThe touchpad is an interactive device that interprets the gestures and position of your fingers to simulate the functi

Notebook PC User Manual41Using the touchpadThe touchpad allows you to use one-finger and multi-finger gestures to move the pointer so you can select and

42Notebook PC User ManualTap once to select an item. Tap twice to open the selected item.Touchpad usage illustrationsTapping - Tapping on the touchpad

Notebook PC User Manual43Rotating - Rotating images clockwise or counterclockwise is done on the touchpad by using two fingers.To rotate an image, plac

44Notebook PC User ManualThe touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not incre

Notebook PC User Manual45Disabling the touchpad automaticallyYou can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached.To di

46Notebook PC User ManualConnecting External Display MonitorFollow the illustrations below to connect the external display monitor using the bundled V

Notebook PC User Manual47Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

48Notebook PC User ManualThe built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.C

Notebook PC User Manual49Twisted-Pair CableThe cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-thro

1Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC

50Notebook PC User ManualWireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet ada

Notebook PC User Manual51Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in

52Notebook PC User ManualWindows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (se

Notebook PC User Manual535. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.6. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on

54Notebook PC User ManualBluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for c

Notebook PC User Manual553. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in

56Notebook PC User Manual6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and

Notebook PC User Manual57USB Charger+USB Charger+ allows you to charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC’s USB charge port. If your con

58Notebook PC User Manual3. The system automatically selects both Enable quick charge when the system is running and Enable quick charge when t

A Appendix

6Notebook PC User ManualAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the v

A-2Notebook PC User ManualOptional AccessoriesThese items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC.USB Hub (Optional) Attach

Notebook PC User ManualA-3Operating System and SoftwareThis Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed

A-4Notebook PC User ManualSystem BIOS SettingsBoot Device1. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.2. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Bo

Notebook PC User ManualA-5Security SettingTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password.2. Typ

A-6Notebook PC User ManualSave ChangesIf you want to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. If

Notebook PC User ManualA-7Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem - Optical Disc The optical disc drive is not able to read or write discs.1. U

A-8Notebook PC User ManualHardware Problem - Built-in CameraThe built-in camera does not work correctly.1. Check “Device Manager” to see if there are

Notebook PC User ManualA-9Symptom & Solutions:A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local service center for assistance.B. Problem

A-10Notebook PC User ManualCAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yo

Notebook PC User ManualA-115. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your entire system. IMPORTANT! You must backup

Notebook PC User Manual7Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instr

A-12Notebook PC User ManualSoftware Problem - BIOSUpdating the BIOS.1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file f

Notebook PC User ManualA-13Recovering Your Notebook PCUsing Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC’s software to

A-14Notebook PC User ManualRecover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two

Notebook PC User ManualA-15Using the Recovery DVD:DVD::1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Notebook PC needs to be powered ON.2.

A-16Notebook PC User ManualDVD-ROM Drive InformationThe Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD title

Notebook PC User ManualA-17Region DefinitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Ic

A-18Notebook PC User ManualBlu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)Region DefinitionsRegion ANorth, Central and South American countries, and

Notebook PC User ManualA-19Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw

A-20Notebook PC User ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the

Notebook PC User ManualA-21This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1 Yes No

8Notebook PC User ManualSAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).D

A-22Notebook PC User ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http:/

Notebook PC User ManualA-23Declarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. O

A-24Notebook PC User Manual(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, Natio

Notebook PC User ManualA-25CE Mark WarningCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the re

A-26Notebook PC User ManualWireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz C

Notebook PC User ManualA-27 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Hau

A-28Notebook PC User ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connect

Notebook PC User ManualA-29Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved powe

A-30Notebook PC User ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replac

Notebook PC User ManualA-31Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationInternal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC cont

Notebook PC User Manual9Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periphe

A-32Notebook PC User ManualMacrovision Corporation Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

Notebook PC User ManualA-33CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

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Notebook PC User ManualA-35European Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the follow

A-36Notebook PC User ManualGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture

Notebook PC User ManualA-37Copyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm

A-38Notebook PC User ManualLimitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitle

Notebook PC User ManualA-39EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE

A-40Notebook PC User ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PE