Asus V550CM User Manual

Notebook PCE-Manual

10Notebook PC E-ManualProper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

100Notebook PC E-ManualD. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position.E. Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC’s batt

Notebook PC E-Manual101Appendices

102Notebook 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-Manual103Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Icelan

104Notebook 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-Manual105Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),

106Notebook PC E-ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the net

Notebook PC E-Manual107This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

108Notebook PC E-ManualThis information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

Notebook PC E-Manual109• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equi

Notebook PC E-Manual11Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

110Notebook PC E-ManualFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementWARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party res

Notebook PC E-Manual111CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirement

112Notebook PC E-ManualWireless Operation Channel for Dierent DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through C

Notebook PC E-Manual113This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please

114Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Notebook PC E-Manual115Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

116Notebook PC E-ManualVORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfo

Notebook PC E-Manual117Service warning labelWARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUM

118Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual119SpanishSwedishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.

12Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top view may also v

120Notebook PC E-ManualEuropean Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following

Notebook PC E-Manual121Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our

122Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

Notebook PC E-Manual13MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.Camera indicat

14Notebook PC E-ManualNumeric keypad (on selected models)The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer dire

Notebook PC E-Manual15 Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to t

16Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth

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

Notebook PC E-Manual19Right SideHeadphone output/microphone input combo jack portThis port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied speakers

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-Manual21HDMI portThis port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and

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Notebook PC E-Manual23Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

24Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedNOTE: If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures for installation

Notebook PC E-Manual25Charge your Notebook PC.A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power

26Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

Notebook PC E-Manual27Left edge swipe Right edge swipeSwipe from the left edge of the screen to shue your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of

28Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe Finger slide• In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the All Apps bar.• In a runnin

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/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to

Notebook PC E-Manual31Drag and dropDouble-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. To drop the item to its new locat

32Notebook PC E-ManualTwo-nger gesturesTap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image, place two n

Notebook PC E-Manual33Drag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touchpad to drag and dro

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-Manual35Function keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

36Notebook PC E-ManualMultimedia control keys The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played

Notebook PC E-Manual37Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

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 conifguring

Notebook PC E-Manual39Windows® AppsThese are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.NOTE: Some apps require sig

4Notebook PC E-ManualStart screen ...39Windows® Ap

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 on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

42Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launch

Notebook PC E-Manual43Resizing apps1. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile.R

44Notebook PC E-ManualClosing appsTap 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

Notebook PC E-Manual45Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

46Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad.1. In the A

Notebook PC E-Manual47Charms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that

48Notebook PC E-ManualSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis tool allows you to share a

Notebook PC E-Manual49Snap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that

Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PCInstalling a Random Access Memory (RAM) module ...92Replacing the Har

50Notebook PC E-Manual1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press .3. Launch another app.4. To switch between apps, press . 1. Launch the app

Notebook PC E-Manual51Other keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

52Notebook PC E-ManualOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings search p

Notebook PC E-Manual53Connecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

54Notebook PC E-Manual4. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

Notebook PC E-Manual55Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplan

56Notebook PC E-Manual4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

Notebook PC E-Manual57Turning Airplane mode oor1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode

58Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

Notebook PC E-Manual595. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

6Notebook PC E-ManualAbout this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through

60Notebook PC E-Manual7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the Intern

Notebook PC E-Manual6110. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect.11. Tap Close to nish the conguration.12. Tap on

62Notebook PC E-ManualConguring a static IP network connectionor1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap

Notebook PC E-Manual63Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

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Notebook PC E-Manual65Chapter 4: ASUS apps

66Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual67LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

68Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual69Instant OnSave battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technol

Notebook PC E-Manual7Conventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

70Notebook PC E-ManualASUS VivoBook Instant FunctionsThis Notebook PC comes with ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions that provide a one-tap access to vari

Notebook PC E-Manual71Instant FunctionsSystem SettingsThis allows you to quickly access the Personal, Hardware, Network, and System settings of your N

72Notebook PC E-ManualMy ComputerThis app launches the Computer system folder which shows you an overview of the available storage systems in your Not

Notebook PC E-Manual73Audio WizardAudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your Notebook PC for a clearer audio output that ts actual u

74Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear The Power4Gear app inside the ASUS VivoBook home page allows you to quickly switch between these two power saving opt

Notebook PC E-Manual75System InformationThis app shows an overview of your Notebook PC’s system information in terms of storage and memory space. You

76Notebook PC E-ManualQuick ToggleQuick Toggle allows you to activate or deactivate the wireless and touchpad functions of your Notebook PC. It also a

Notebook PC E-Manual77Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

78Notebook 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-Manual79BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

8Notebook PC E-ManualSafety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCDo not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Note

80Notebook PC E-ManualSecurityThis 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-Manual81I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

82Notebook 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-Manual83Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

84Notebook 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-Manual856. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Res

86Notebook PC E-ManualTroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

Notebook PC E-Manual87Reset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

88Notebook PC E-ManualUsing System Image RecoveryUnder Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook

Notebook PC E-Manual894. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

Notebook PC E-Manual9Caring for your Notebook PCDo not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.Do not

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Notebook PC E-Manual91Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC

92Notebook PC E-ManualRefer to the following steps when installing a new RAM module into your Notebook PC.A. Remove the screws on the compartment co

Notebook PC E-Manual93RAM moduleC. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in placeE.

94Notebook PC E-ManualIf you need to remove the installed RAM module from its slot, refer to the illustration below.A. Push out the lock on both side

Notebook PC E-Manual95Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines a

96Notebook PC E-ManualC. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.D. Pull the HDD bay to the left to disconnect the current HDD fro

Notebook PC E-Manual97G. Place the new HDD in the HDD bay as illustrated below. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any

98Notebook PC E-ManualI. Place the HDD bay back in the compartment then push it to the right to connect the new HDD to your Notebook PC.J. Reattach

Notebook PC E-Manual99Installing a new battery packWARNING! Turn o your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals, any telephone or teleco