Asus UX31EDH52 User Manual

Notebook PC User ManualMarch 2012E7165

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.Connecting the Power AdapterPlug the AC pow

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

2Chapter 2: Knowing the parts

14Notebook PC User ManualTop SideThe keyboard differs for each territory.1245637

Notebook PC User Manual15 Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interac

16Notebook PC User Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm

Notebook PC User Manual17Bottom SideThe bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.The battery pack size varies depending on model.The bott

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 Manual195 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 keyboards

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

3Chapter 3: Getting Started

22Notebook 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 Manual23IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to powe

24Notebook 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 Manual25IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning

26Notebook 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 Manual27You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually

28Notebook 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 Manual29IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Notebook PC User Manual3Connecting External Display Monitor...44Storage Devices ...

30Notebook 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 Manual31Sleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Powe

32Notebook PC User ManualThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power contr

Notebook PC User Manual33The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the i

34Notebook 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 Manual35Microsoft Windows KeysThere are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows Logo act

36Notebook 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

38Notebook PC User ManualTouchpadThe touchpad is an interactive device that interprets the gestures and position of your fingers to simulate the functi

Notebook PC User Manual39Using the touchpadThe touchpad allows you to use one-finger and multi-finger gestures to move the pointer so you can select and

4Notebook PC User ManualREACH ... A-29Nordic Lit

40Notebook 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 Manual41Rotating - Rotating images clockwise or counterclockwise is done on the touchpad by using two fingers.To rotate an image, plac

42Notebook 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 Manual43Disabling the touchpad automaticallyYou can automatically disable the touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached.To di

44Notebook PC User ManualConnecting External Display MonitorFollow the illustrations below to connect the external display monitor using the bundled V

Notebook PC User Manual45Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices

46Notebook PC User ManualThe number of the hard disk drive varies with your purchased model. The secondary hard disk drive bay may be emptyHard Disk D

Notebook PC User Manual47Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized servi

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 Manual55Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth UtilityThis process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices.1. Switch ON the Wireless f

56Notebook PC User Manual5. Click Add a device to look for new devices.6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.7. Enter t

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

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

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 Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a

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-97. Able to load the OS? (Y = D, N = A)Symptom & Solutions:A. Problem might be in the MB, HDD, or NB; visit a local se

A-10Notebook PC User ManualIMPORTANT! You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.CAUTION! DO NOT connect to the Internet befo

Notebook PC User ManualA-11WARNING! Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process.5. If problem still cannot be solved,

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

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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 ManualDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address