Asus X450LN User Manual

Notebook PCE-Manual

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-ManualE. Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the screws.F. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay.HDDG. Place the new HDD with i

Notebook PC E-Manual101I. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the HDD b

102Notebook PC E-ManualK. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.L. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.

Notebook PC E-Manual103Installing a new battery pack (on selected models)WARNING! Turn o your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected peripherals, a

104Notebook PC E-ManualRefer to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your Notebook PC.A. Move the manual battery lock to the un

Notebook PC E-Manual105D. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position.E. Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC’s batt

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Notebook PC E-Manual107Appendices

108Notebook 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-Manual109Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Icelan

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-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-Manual111OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the E

112Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

Notebook PC E-Manual113This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www

114Notebook 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-Manual115Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and su

116Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroll

Notebook PC E-Manual117Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux r

118Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori

Notebook PC E-Manual119Departments 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

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120Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t

Notebook PC E-Manual121Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co

122Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on

Notebook PC E-Manual123Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem

124Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

Notebook PC E-Manual125GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

126Notebook 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-Manual127Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p

128Notebook 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-Manual129EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

Notebook PC E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

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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 top view may also v

Notebook PC E-Manual15MicrophoneThe built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording.CameraThe buil

16Notebook 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-Manual17Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The p

18Notebook PC E-Manual Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetoot

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-ManualBattery pack The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook PC is connected to a power source. When charged, the b

Notebook PC E-Manual21Right SideUSB 2.0 port (on selected models)This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices su

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 the HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, an

Notebook PC E-Manual25Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This b

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Notebook PC E-Manual27Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

28Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedNOTE: If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures for installation

Notebook PC E-Manual29Charge 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

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

30Notebook PC E-ManualIMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the rst time.• Wh

Notebook PC E-Manual31Lift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

32Notebook PC E-ManualMoving 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-Manual33One-nger gesturesTap/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to

34Notebook PC E-ManualLeft-click Right-click• In the Start screen, click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-click an application to launc

Notebook PC E-Manual35Top 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

36Notebook 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-Manual37Zoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag and dropSelect

38Notebook PC E-ManualThree-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to

Notebook PC E-Manual39Function keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8Starting for the first time ...

40Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keys for ASUS AppsYour Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps.

Notebook PC E-Manual41Windows®8 keysThere are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below:Press this key to go back to the

42Notebook PC E-ManualNumeric keypad (on selected models)A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for num

Notebook PC E-Manual43Using the optical driveNOTE: The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC model.Ins

44Notebook PC E-Manual4. Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push the drive tray gently to close the opt

Notebook PC E-Manual45Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

46Notebook 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-Manual47Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps f

48Notebook 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-Manual49Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

Notebook PC E-Manual5Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)The Power-on Self Test (POST) ...

50Notebook 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-Manual51Working with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsPositi

52Notebook PC E-ManualRight-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap .Unpinning appsClosing apps1. Move your mouse pointer on the top

Notebook PC E-Manual53Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t

54Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Position the mouse point

Notebook PC E-Manual55Charms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that

56Notebook 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-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 th

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

6Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ... 118UL Safety Notices ...

60Notebook PC E-ManualOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings charmOpe

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

62Notebook 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-Manual63Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode

64Notebook 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-Manual651. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press .Airplane mod

66Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

Notebook PC E-Manual675. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

68Notebook PC E-ManualConguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

Notebook PC E-Manual69Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P

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: ASUS apps

72Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual73LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

74Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual75Performance modeUse this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations usi

76Notebook PC E-ManualInstant 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-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-ManualConventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me

80Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.

Notebook PC E-Manual81SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th

82Notebook 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-Manual83I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

84Notebook 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-Manual85Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

86Notebook 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-Manual87To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi

88Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS

Notebook PC E-Manual89TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

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

90Notebook 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-Manual91Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during POS

92Notebook 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-Manual93Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC

94Notebook PC E-ManualInstalling a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)Upgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM

Notebook PC E-Manual95A. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from yo

96Notebook PC E-ManualC. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in placenotches30o ang

Notebook PC E-Manual97Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models)Refer to the following steps if you need to replace the HDD (hard disk drive)

98Notebook PC E-ManualA. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from yo

Notebook PC E-Manual99C. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.D. Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the HDD b