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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.
100Notebook PC E-ManualInternal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),
Notebook PC E-Manual101Network Compatibility DeclarationStatement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notied Body and the vendor: “This declaration
102Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech
Notebook PC E-Manual103This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www
104Notebook PC E-Manual• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhich the receiver is connected. • Consultthedeal
Notebook PC E-Manual105Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and su
106Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll
Notebook PC E-Manual107Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r
108Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori
Notebook PC E-Manual109Departmentsinwhichtheuseofthe2400–2483.5MHzbandispermittedwithanEIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10m
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-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t
Notebook PC E-Manual111Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co
112Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on
Notebook PC E-Manual113Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem
114Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench
Notebook PC E-Manual115GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish
116Notebook PC E-ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department
Notebook PC E-Manual117ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for prot
118Notebook PC E-ManualRegional notice for IndiaThis product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule 2011” and prohibits use of
Notebook PC E-Manual119EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU,
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120Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU,
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.
Notebook PC E-Manual15MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.Camera indicat
16Notebook PC E-ManualKeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the
Notebook PC E-Manual17BottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot
18Notebook PC E-ManualRight SideKensington® security slotThe Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compati
Notebook PC E-Manual19Left SidePower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to you
2Notebook PC E-ManualCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,
20Notebook PC E-ManualLAN portInsert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network.VGA portThis port allows you to connect your
Notebook PC E-Manual21Front SideStatus indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Power indicat
22Notebook PC E-ManualColor StatusSolid White The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%.Solid Orange
Notebook PC E-Manual23Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
24Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PCA. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 10
Notebook PC E-Manual25IMPORTANT! • Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCandensure that it matches the input/output rating inform
26Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panelPress the power button
Notebook PC E-Manual27Moving the pointerYou can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your nger on the touchpad t
28Notebook PC E-ManualOne-nger gesturesTap/click, Double tap/double click• IntheStartscreen,tap/clickanapptolaunchit.• InDesktopmode,do
Notebook PC E-Manual29Left-click Right-click• IntheStartscreen,clickanapp to launch it.• InDesktopmode,double-click an application to launc
Notebook PC E-Manual3Table of ContentsAbout this manual ...
30Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe• IntheStartscreen,swipefromthetopedgetolaunchtheAll Apps bar.• Inarunningapp,swipefromthetop
Notebook PC E-Manual31Two-nger gesturesTap/click RotateTap/click two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image,
32Notebook PC E-ManualZoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag and dropSelect
Notebook PC E-Manual33Three-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to
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-Manual35Turns the speaker volume downTurns the speaker volume upWindows® 8.1 keysThere are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC
36Notebook PC E-ManualUsing the numeric keypad*A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input
Notebook PC E-Manual37Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
38Notebook PC E-ManualStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring
Notebook PC E-Manual39Windows® UIWindows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps
4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst time ...
40Notebook 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-Manual41Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail t
42Notebook 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
Notebook PC E-Manual43Start buttonWindows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened.
44Notebook PC E-ManualStart button on Desktop modeContext menuThe context menu appears as a box lled with quick access to some of the programs inside
Notebook PC E-Manual45Customizing your Start screenWindows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the
46Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsCustomi
Notebook PC E-Manual471. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.2. Drag then
48Notebook 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-Manual49Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Launch the All Apps scre
Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)The Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...
50Notebook 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-Manual51Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share
52Notebook 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-Manual53Using SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish to snap.2. Hover the
54Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat
Notebook PC E-Manual55Launches the Project paneOpens the Everywhere option from the Search charmOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens t
56Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y
Notebook PC E-Manual57Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode
58Notebook PC E-Manual1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap/click and tap/click .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press .A
Notebook PC E-Manual59Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio
6Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ...108UL Safety Notices ...
60Notebook PC E-Manual7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the I
Notebook PC E-Manual61Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P
62Notebook PC E-ManualWindows® 8.1 lock screenThe Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It als
Notebook PC E-Manual63Customizing your lock screenYou can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and
64Notebook PC E-ManualAdding app updates1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.3. Scroll down until yo
Notebook PC E-Manual65Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
66Notebook 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-Manual67BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.
68Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.
Notebook PC E-Manual69SecurityThis 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-Manual7About this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through
70Notebook PC E-ManualTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a password then press
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 conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C
Notebook PC E-Manual75To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi
76Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS
Notebook PC E-Manual77Recovering your systemUsing recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its original state or simpl
78Notebook PC E-Manual• Advancedstartup- Using this option allows you to perform other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:- Us
Notebook PC E-Manual79Enabling a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery options for
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-Manual3. Under the PC Settings options, select Update and recovery.4. Under the Update and recovery options, select Recovery then se
Notebook PC E-Manual81Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
82Notebook PC E-ManualInstalling the Hard Disk DriveRefer to the following steps if you need to install a new HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook P
Notebook PC E-Manual83A. Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from
84Notebook PC E-ManualC. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.
Notebook PC E-Manual85D. (optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC, disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the il
86Notebook PC E-ManualE. Use the ap on the HDD bay to pull it out of the compartment.HDD bay
Notebook PC E-Manual87F. (optional) If an HDD is currently attached to the HDD bay, refer to to the following steps on how to remove the old HDD:1.
88Notebook PC E-ManualG. Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing the HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are n
Notebook PC E-Manual89I. 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-Manual9Safety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°
90Notebook PC E-ManualK. Align and replace the cover of the compartment.L. Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed earlier.
Notebook PC E-Manual91Tips and FAQs
92Notebook PC E-ManualUseful tips for your Notebook PCTo help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure al
Notebook PC E-Manual93Hardware FAQs1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?Alth
94Notebook PC E-Manual4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?• Checkwhetherthepoweradapterorbatterypackisattached c
Notebook PC E-Manual958. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC’s audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right
96Notebook PC E-ManualSoftware FAQs1. When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on my screen. What can I do to
Notebook PC E-Manual974. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I x this?You can try doing any of the following suggestions:• Removeallconnecte
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Notebook PC E-Manual99Appendices
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