Asus G551J Specifications

Notebook PCE-ManualFirst EditionJune 2014E9399

10Notebook PC E-ManualSafety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5

100Notebook PC E-ManualHDD bayE. Use the ap on the HDD bay to pull it out of the compartment.

Notebook PC E-Manual101F. (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.

102Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual103I. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the HDD b

104Notebook 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-Manual105Installing a Random-access Memory moduleUpgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM (random-access memo

106Notebook PC E-ManualA. Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from

Notebook PC E-Manual107C. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place

108Notebook PC E-ManualE. Align and replace the cover of the compartment.F. Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed earlier.

Notebook PC E-Manual109Tips and FAQs

Notebook PC E-Manual11Caring for your Notebook PCDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC.

110Notebook PC E-ManualUseful tips for your Notebook PCTo help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure a

Notebook PC E-Manual111Hardware FAQs1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?Alt

112Notebook PC E-Manual4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?• Checkwhetherthepoweradapterorbatterypackisattached

Notebook PC E-Manual1138. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC’s audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right

114Notebook 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 t

Notebook PC E-Manual1154. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I x this?You can try doing any of the following suggestions:• Removeallconnect

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Notebook PC E-Manual117Appendices

118Notebook 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 pu

Notebook PC E-Manual119Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Icelan

12Notebook PC E-ManualProper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

120Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual121OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the E

122Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

Notebook PC E-Manual123This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

124Notebook PC E-Manual• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhich the receiver is connected. • Consultthedeal

Notebook PC E-Manual125Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and su

126Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll

Notebook PC E-Manual127Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r

128Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori

Notebook PC E-Manual129Departments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

Notebook PC E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

130Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Notebook PC E-Manual131Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

132Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on

Notebook PC E-Manual133Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem

134Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

Notebook PC E-Manual135GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

136Notebook 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-Manual137Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p

138Notebook PC E-ManualRegional notice for SingaporeThis ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.Complies with IDA StandardsDB103778 Regional notice

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14Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The Notebook view may a

140Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU,

Notebook PC E-Manual15CameraThe built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicatorThe camera indica

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-Manual17Color StatusSolid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%.Solid Orange

18Notebook PC E-ManualPower indicatorThe power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in slee

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

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

20Notebook PC E-ManualSpring battery lockThe spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in place once it is inserted into the battery sl

Notebook PC E-Manual21Right SideHeadphone output/microphone input combo jack portThis port allows you to connect your PC station to amplied speakers

22Notebook PC E-ManualOptical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button d

Notebook PC E-Manual23Left SidePower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to you

24Notebook PC E-ManualHDMI portThis port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and

Notebook PC E-Manual25Front SideMemory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card

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Notebook PC E-Manual27Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

28Notebook PC E-ManualCharge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the rst time.NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appeara

Notebook PC E-Manual29IMPORTANT! • Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCandensure that it matches the input/output rating inform

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

30Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

Notebook PC E-Manual31Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpadGestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook P

32Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe Finger slide• IntheStartscreen,swipefrom the top edge of the screen to view the Customize bar.• Inarunni

Notebook PC E-Manual33Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold• Tap an app to launch it.• On Desktop mode, double-tap an item to launch it.• To move an ap

34Notebook PC E-ManualSwipe up Swipe downSwipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen.Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Sta

Notebook PC E-Manual35Using touchpad gesturesMoving the pointerYou can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your

36Notebook PC E-ManualOne-nger gesturesTap/click, Double tap/click• IntheStartscreen,tap/clickanapptolaunchit.• InDesktopmode,doubleta

Notebook PC E-Manual37Left-click Right-click• IntheStartscreen,clickanapp to launch it.• InDesktopmode,double-click an application to launc

38Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual39Two-nger gesturesTap/click RotateTap/click two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image,

4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst time ...

40Notebook 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-Manual41Three-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to

42Notebook 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-Manual43Enables or disables the touchpadTurns the speaker on or oTurns the speaker volume downTurns the speaker volume upWindows® 8.1 k

44Notebook PC E-ManualMultimedia control keysThe multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played

Notebook PC E-Manual45Using the numeric keypadA numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input

46Notebook PC E-ManualUsing the optical driveNOTE: • Theactuallocationoftheelectronicejectbuttonmayvarydepending on your Notebook PC model.

Notebook PC E-Manual472. Gently pull out the drive tray.IMPORTANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that there are no objects t

48Notebook PC E-Manual5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive. NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning an

Notebook PC E-Manual49Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)The Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...

50Notebook 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-Manual51Windows® UIWindows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps

52Notebook 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-Manual53Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail t

54Notebook 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-Manual55Start buttonWindows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened.

56Notebook 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-Manual57Customizing your Start screenWindows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the

58Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel*, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps

Notebook PC E-Manual59Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then tap and select an app tile size.Tap and hold the app to activate the C

6Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ... 126Déclaration d’Industrie Cana

60Notebook PC E-ManualTap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.1. Move your mouse point

Notebook PC E-Manual61Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

62Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel* or touchpad.1. L

Notebook PC E-Manual63Charms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that

64Notebook PC E-ManualLaunching the Charms barNOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows h

Notebook PC E-Manual65Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share

66Notebook 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-Manual67Using SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish

68Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Notebook PC E-Manual69Launches the Project paneOpens the Everywhere option from the Search charmOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens t

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

70Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Notebook PC E-Manual71Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

72Notebook PC E-Manualor1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap/click and tap/click .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press

Notebook PC E-Manual73Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

74Notebook 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-Manual75Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

76Notebook 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-Manual77Customizing your lock screenYou can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and

78Notebook 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-Manual79Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

8Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PCThis chapter guides you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Noteboo

80Notebook 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-Manual81BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

82Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Notebook PC E-Manual83SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

84Notebook 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-Manual85I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

86Notebook 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-Manual87Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

88Notebook 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-Manual89To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi

Notebook PC E-Manual9Conventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

90Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS

Notebook PC E-Manual91TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8.1 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh

92Notebook 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

Notebook PC E-Manual93Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during POS

94Notebook PC E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

Notebook PC E-Manual95Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

96Notebook 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-Manual97A. Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from

98Notebook PC E-ManualC. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.

Notebook PC E-Manual99D. (optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC, disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the il