Asus X502CA 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-ManualEuropean Union Eco-labelThis Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means that this product has the following

Notebook PC E-Manual101Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our

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Notebook PC E-Manual103EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PE

104Notebook 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-Manual11Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

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

Notebook PC E-Manual1314" model01 2 3 -e

14Notebook PC E-ManualCameraThe built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC.Display panelThis high-denition d

Notebook PC E-Manual15KeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the

16Notebook PC E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to t

Notebook PC E-Manual17 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to

18Notebook PC E-ManualBottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot

Notebook PC E-Manual19Right SideUSB 3.0 portThis Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward co

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 SideKensington® security slotThe Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatib

Notebook PC E-Manual21Front SideStatus indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 15" model1

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Notebook PC E-Manual23Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

24Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PC.Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the rst time.IMPO

Notebook PC E-Manual25Lift to open the display panel.Press the power button.

26Notebook 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-Manual27One-nger gesturesTap/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to

28Notebook PC E-ManualDrag and dropDouble-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. To drop the item to its new locat

Notebook PC E-Manual29Two-nger gesturesTap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image, place two n

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

30Notebook PC E-ManualDrag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touchpad to drag and dro

Notebook PC E-Manual31Function keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note

32Notebook 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-Manual33Multimedia control keys (on selected models)The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and

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Notebook PC E-Manual35Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

36Notebook 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-Manual37Windows® AppsThese are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.NOTE: Some apps require sig

38Notebook 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-Manual39Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to reve

4Notebook PC E-ManualStart screen ...37Windows® Ap

40Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps.Launching appsPositi

Notebook PC E-Manual41Closing apps1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.2

42Notebook 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-Manual43Pinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.1. Position the mouse point

44Notebook 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-Manual45Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis tool allows you to share a

46Notebook 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-Manual471. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press .3. Launch another app.4. To switch between apps, press .

48Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat

Notebook PC E-Manual49Opens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Settings charmOpe

Notebook PC E-Manual5AppendicesDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ...82Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected

50Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y

Notebook PC E-Manual514. Tap Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connect

52Notebook PC E-ManualBluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplan

Notebook PC E-Manual534. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If the

54Notebook PC E-ManualTurning Airplane mode o1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap and tap .3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode

Notebook PC E-Manual55Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio

56Notebook PC E-Manual5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connect

Notebook PC E-Manual577. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the Intern

58Notebook PC E-Manual10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect.11. Tap Close to nish the conguration.12. Tap on

Notebook PC E-Manual59Conguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection.2 Tap U

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

60Notebook 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-Manual61Chapter 4: ASUS apps

62Notebook PC E-ManualLifeFrameEnhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio le

Notebook PC E-Manual63LifeFrame functionsCameraUse this function to take pictures using your webcam.CamcorderUse this function to take videos through

64Notebook PC E-ManualPower4Gear HybridOptimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the N

Notebook PC E-Manual65Instant OnSave battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technol

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Notebook PC E-Manual67Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

68Notebook 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-Manual69BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.

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-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-Manual71I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of

72Notebook 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-Manual73Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d

74Notebook 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-Manual756. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Res

76Notebook PC E-ManualTroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh yo

Notebook PC E-Manual77Reset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its

78Notebook PC E-ManualUsing System Image RecoveryUnder Advanced options, you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook

Notebook PC E-Manual794. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system

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

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Notebook PC E-Manual81Appendices

82Notebook 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-Manual83Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland

84Notebook 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-Manual85Internal Modem CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan),

86Notebook PC E-ManualNetwork Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: “This declaration will indicate the netw

Notebook PC E-Manual87This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech

88Notebook 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-Manual89• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equip

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

90Notebook PC E-ManualFCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution StatementWARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party resp

Notebook PC E-Manual91CE MarkingCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirements

92Notebook 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 Ch

Notebook PC E-Manual93This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please c

94Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to

Notebook PC E-Manual95Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cor

96Notebook PC E-ManualVORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfoh

Notebook PC E-Manual97Service warning labelWARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUME

98Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual99SpanishSwedishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S