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Notebook PCE-ManualFirst EditionJanuary 2015E9926

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

Notebook PC E-Manual101This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

102Notebook 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-Manual103Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and su

104Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll

Notebook PC E-Manual105Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r

106Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori

Notebook PC E-Manual107Departments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

108Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Notebook PC E-Manual109Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

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

Notebook PC E-Manual111Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem

112Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

Notebook PC E-Manual113GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

114Notebook 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-Manual115ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for prot

116Notebook PC E-ManualRegional notice for IndiaThis product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule 2011” and prohibits use of

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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-ManualTouchpadThe touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simu

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-ManualAir ventsThe air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing,

Notebook PC E-Manual19Right SideMemory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.USB 2.0 portsThese USB (Universa

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

20Notebook PC E-ManualLeft SidePower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to you

Notebook PC E-Manual21Front SideStatus indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Power indicat

22Notebook PC E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to th

Notebook PC E-Manual23 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Airplane mo

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Notebook PC E-Manual25Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

26Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PC.A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 1

Notebook PC E-Manual27IMPORTANT! • Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCandensure that it matches the input/output rating inform

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36Notebook 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-Manual37Enables or disables the touchpadTurns the speaker on or oTurns the speaker volume downTurns the speaker volume upWindows® 8.1 k

38Notebook PC E-ManualMultimedia control keysThe multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played

Notebook PC E-Manual39Using the numeric keypadA numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input

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

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Notebook PC E-Manual41Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

42Notebook 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-Manual43Windows® UIWindows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps

44Notebook 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-Manual45Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail t

46Notebook 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-Manual47Start buttonWindows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened.

48Notebook 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-Manual49Customizing your Start screenWindows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the

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

50Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsCustomi

Notebook PC E-Manual51Unpinning appsRight-click on the app to activate the Customize bar then tap/click .1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side

52Notebook 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-Manual53Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Launch the Apps screen2.

54Notebook 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-Manual55Launching the Charms barNOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows h

56Notebook PC E-ManualSearch This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share

Notebook PC E-Manual57Snap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

58Notebook 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 the

Notebook PC E-Manual59Other keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

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60Notebook PC E-ManualLaunches the Project paneOpens the Everywhere option from the Search charmOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens t

Notebook PC E-Manual61Connecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

62Notebook PC E-ManualBluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

Notebook PC E-Manual631. 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

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

Notebook PC E-Manual657. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the I

66Notebook 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-Manual67Windows® 8.1 lock screenThe Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It als

68Notebook PC E-ManualCustomizing your lock screenYou can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and

Notebook PC E-Manual69Adding app updates1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.3. Scroll down until yo

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

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Notebook PC E-Manual71Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

72Notebook 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-Manual73BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

74Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Notebook PC E-Manual75SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

76Notebook 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-Manual77I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

78Notebook 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-Manual79Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

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

Notebook PC E-Manual81To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi

82Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS

Notebook PC E-Manual83Recovering your systemUsing recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its original state or simpl

84Notebook PC E-Manual• Advancedstartup- Using this option allows you to perform other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:- Us

Notebook PC E-Manual85Enabling a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery options for

86Notebook 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-Manual87Tips and FAQs

88Notebook 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-Manual89Hardware FAQs1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?Alth

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

90Notebook PC E-Manual4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?• Checkwhetherthepoweradapterorbatterypackisattached c

Notebook PC E-Manual918. Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC’s audio speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the right

92Notebook 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-Manual934. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I x this?You can try doing any of the following suggestions:• Removeallconnecte

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Notebook PC E-Manual95Appendices

96Notebook 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-Manual97Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

98Notebook 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-Manual99OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC