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1. 82 Notebook PC E Manual Appendices Notebook PC E Manual 83 DVD ROM Drive Information on selected models The DVD ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs You can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region IMPORTANT The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region cod
2. 4 Notebook PC E Manual E N vi Vi YX OA i E7545 September 2012 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
3. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks Notebook PC E Manual Proper disposal P pt Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Do not throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Notebook PC E Manual Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The top view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model fades sos a HEET SSES Notebook PC E Manual Microphone The built in microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recording 2 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built in camera is in use
4. 2 Tap El tap al 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections Notebook PC E Manual 4 Tap Connect to start the network connection NOTE You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless enabled systems tap Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Tap No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function Notebook PC E Manual 51 Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth enabled devices IMPORTANT Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to enable the Bluetooth function of your Notebook PC For more details refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data transfers To do this use your touchpad as follows Pol 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Tap EA tap Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap Add a Device to search for Bluetooth enabled devices PC settings ersonalize 52 Notebook PC E Manual 4 Select a device from the list Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same tap Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device NOTE For some bluetooth
5. Advanced options Use Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC To access this during POST Far 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST A 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Advanced options 4 Inthe Advanced options screen select the troubleshooting option you wish to perform 5 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process Using System Image Recovery Under Advanced options you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PC s original image file To access this during POST eg 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST A 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Advanced options 80 Notebook PC E Manual In the Advanced options screen select System Image Recovery Choose an account you would like to recover using a system image file Type your account password then tap Continue Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap Next You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure NOTE We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working Notebook PC E Manual 81
6. Camera The built in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC 0 Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition O Display panel This display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PG NOTE The display resolution may vary depending on Notebook PC model Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from your Notebook PC IMPORTANT Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents to prevent overheating Notebook PC E Manual 13 8 Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive press and hold the power button for about four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator
7. FHOUS 010 csssessssassscsnnssassssessecsscnnnsesesnsassnsssvuseosoninipasassenseaesotosaasssconsenbeveisaa sscecnssies 38 Working with Windows oppe 40 agelaf aneneen auna REUN 40 CUSTOMIZING APPS ccccssrsssscsicveesasssoeadssscorcesensectscnsodeoosinvvossssisdoqeesotavbessassieeeetsod 40 GTO SUG lee 41 Accessing the Apps screen 42 Charmi Date 44 Sap BEI 46 Other keyboard EE nette 48 Connecting to wireless petworkz Ee 50 VE OR 50 Tree EE ER AIIM Ve 54 Connecting to Wired pnetbworks EE 55 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection essssssseeee 55 Configuring a static IP network CONNECTION EE 59 Turning your Notebook PC OM sisisasrsnrisiasnesiimmaipsaaneneesiteit 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep EE 60 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS App EEN 62 Hie FaN eege 62 Power4Gear Hvbrid EE 64 H len 65 Ota 67 Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST The Power on Self test POST scssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssesessssessssssecssssseses 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot E 70 BIOS Ae 70 Notebook PC E Manual ACCESSING BIOS sssccsssssenscssesscevaevssnsdasdssececnesadtasteseconcertovitisesseriensstbavatecestcarsssft 70 BIOS SettiNG DE 71 Troubleshoot eenean aan AE 78 Refresh your PC tieren 78 Reset your PC sscsscancsosessssssssssssebsassssinssizcenseeesenissescaneozesesbaisssbassonlandbiissdiseosteeot 79 AdVanced Options EEN 80 Appendices DVD ROM Drive Information on sel
8. PSTN A csa delle differenze era le sen dei differenti poesi l appeovazione son garantisce per di per s il funzioeamemto corretto in tutti i punti di terminazione di rete PSTN In caso di peoblemsi contattare in primo luogo il fornitore del prodotta Este equipemesto fot apeowdo para liga o pam ceropeia de um nico terminal eede telefceice publica comunada RTPC nos termos da Decis o 94 482 CE No entamo devido as diferencas existentes entre as RTPC des diversos paises a aprovacdo nlo garantie iscondiceealmente por si s um funcionamento correcto em todos os pontos termimais da rede da RTPC Em caso de peoblemas deve entrarse em contacto em primeiro lugar com o fomecedoe do equipameeto 100 Notebook PC E Manual Spanish Bte equipo ha side homologado de confoemided con la Decision 98 482 CE del Consejo para te concesi n pancaropes de ws terminal sienple a le red telef nica pablica commutads RTPH No obstante a ba vinta de las difeorncias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes paises la homologaci n no constinaye por si sola una garantia incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos ka puntos de terminaci n de ls rod de una RTPC Ea caso de surgir alpen problems peocede poeenic on contacto en primer lugar com d proveedor del equipo Swedish Uerustniingen har godicines i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG fOr allcuropeisk arsbetning zen enskeld terminal till det alim m till
9. a hand icon Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it cga From the running app s screen press L Notebook PC E Manual 41 42 Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard A Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar Eg From the Start screen press Tel to select the All then press E Apps icon Notebook PC E Manual Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad Bel 1 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen 2 Right click on the app to activate its settings 3 Tap onthe Notebook PC E Manual 43 44 Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Lumpia Shangha Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE When called out the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar Dei Move your mouse pointer on the up
10. away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Notebook PC E Manual 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are e 10mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz e 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz NOTE Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use on private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Notebook PC E Manual Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 32 Gers 36 Indre 41 Loir et Che
11. enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC Compare the passcodes de on PadFone match this a Ce ee Notebook PC E Manual 53 54 Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in flight Turning Airplane mode on Ee 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Tap El tap al 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on eg Press w 3 Turning Airplane mode off E 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Tap Ea tap Ge 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off cg Press Bel NOTE Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in flight Notebook PC E Manual Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to wired networks such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection using your Notebook PC s LAN port NOTE Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Internet connection To configure your settings refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection Sai 1 Launch Desktop 2 From t
12. lights up when your Notebook PC s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters such as A B C using your Notebook PC s keyboard Numeric keypad The numeric keypad can be used for numeric input or as pointer direction keys Notebook PC E Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing It also enables you to use the function keys allows quick access to Windows and controls other multimedia functions NOTE The keyboard layout differs by model or territory Some selected models come with a backlit keyboard Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of multi gestures to navigate onscreen providing an intuitive user experience It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse Notebook PC E Manual Bottom NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled IS 22 GEE Ng Ke Ki Ey Notebook PC E
13. matches the input output rating information on your power adapter Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible e Power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 3 42A 65W Rating output voltage 19V Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button Notebook PC E Manual 25 26 Gestures for the touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen Slide horizontally F Slide vertically Se Slide diagonally a Notebook PC E Manual One finger gestures Tap Double tap ae oC e In the Start screen tap an app to launch it e In Desktop mode double tap an application to launch it Left click Right click OP e Inthe Start screen clickan Inthe Start screen click an app to launch it app to select it and launch the settings bar You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar e In Desktop mode double click an application to la
14. power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC E LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network LAN HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content playback 0 USB 3 0 port with USB Charger This USB 3 0 port with the 4 icon comes with the USB Charger feature USB Charger allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode on selected models Notebook PC E Manual 19 5 USB 3 0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and are backward compatible to USB 2 0 O Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector using a VGA cable Microphone input jack port The microphone input jack port is used to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone a Headphone output and S PDIF output combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Noteboo
15. the touchpad to drag and drop the item to anew location Three finger gestures Swipe up Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications 30 Swipe down 7 ma Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode Notebook PC E Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard can trigger the following commands Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode D l Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity on selected models Decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard f on selected models Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard fn Decreases display brightness fn Increases display brightness DI Turns the display panel off ore Activates the second screen NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC tla Enables or disables the touchpad Notebook PC E Manual 31 32 D S D S D S Gye Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up on selected models Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps DS G DI Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between th
16. your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC Notebook PC E Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual some text are presented as follows IMPORTANT This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task NOTE This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks WARNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC s data and components Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC E Use the touchpad ea Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual Notebook PC E Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC DCIN KT A Cp e This Notebook PC should on
17. 301 489 1 amp EN 301 489 17 e Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 Notebook PC E Manual CE Marking CE CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CECO CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause interference and e This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and
18. AL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Notebook PC E Manual 99 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Zug x ene cil Rade beshaning DH EU godkendt cil at blive opkabier pl de offentlige telcfonnet som cakeltforbundet terminal P grund af forskelle meliem de olfenilige et ae eerie ae kan upper koerckt p samtlige nettermsincringypenkter p de
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20. GS EVEN IF ASUS ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi language web site at http support asus com Notebook PC E Manual Table of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions Used in this manual 7 e CN 7 T YOGA NY E 7 SEENEN 8 Using your Notebook DC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC EEN 9 Prop r dlepoeal er ieeteteesegiereeee ger 10 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC o emgeenoeeremeeeieient aiede 12 Nee 12 lee 16 PUIG SICA ssis dass tosnneonstcccettvamnanssnedteataaaomesnisteaonios 18 left Si dE scr sss cccstaezuncasssbocacatasasssassssbasszsctscnnnsseccortcscauargissndatcatsstuvagsaastesetechennt 19 Connecting external devices on selected model 21 Pgemaldis ply eebe ureegen 21 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting Started BE 24 Charge your Notebook BC 24 Lift to open the display Panel EE 25 Press the power button EE 25 Gestures for the touchpad Moving the pointer One finger gestures Two finger gestures Three finger gestures Using Wie KEY QO WE FUT GRIT KEYS eege Function keys for ASUS App EE 32 Windows KEYS oaae S 32 Using the optical drive on selected models E 33 Notebook PC E Manual Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 St rting for the first EINE EE 36 Windows 8 lock screen 36 Windows II astcign coca coed vteabetasicneltdtesivs ltt nisosctcdiaputil 37 E E 37 le ET 37
21. ING Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Accessing BIOS cg Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST Notebook PC E Manual BIOS Settings NOTE The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only The actual screens may differ by model and territory Boot This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority 1 On the Boot screen select Boot Option 1 Boot Configuration Sets the system boot Launch CSM Enabled CEES Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Select Screen tl Select Item Boot Option 2 Select Change Opt General Help Optimized Defaults CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities SE O cims gt Add New Boot Option Lens gt Delete Boot Option Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 2 Press and select a device as the Boot Option 1 Boot Configuration Sets the system boot Launch CSM Enabled order Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Select Screen Select Item Select Boot Option 2 Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Change Opt P2 General Help Optimized Defaults Save amp Exit gt Add New Boot Option Rei gt Delete Boot O
22. Manual Audio speakers This Notebook PC uses SonicMaster technology developed in collaboration with Bang amp Olufsen ICEPower to provide hi fi sound quality with richer bass sounds straight from the built in audio speakers 2 Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit from your Notebook PC IMPORTANT Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents to prevent overheating Notebook PC E Manual Right Side Optical drive Your Notebook PC s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs DVDs recordable discs or rewritable discs Optical drive indicator This indicator lights up when the optical drive electronic eject button is pressed while the Notebook PC is powered on This indicator also lights up when the optical drive is currently reading data from or writing data to a disc Optical drive electronic eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work USB 3 0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Notebook PC E Manual Left Side Power DC input port Insert the bundled
23. Megatrends Inc To lock the USB interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security gt USB Interface Security 2 Select an interface that you would like to lock then select Lock NOTE Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security Notebook PC E Manual Set Master Password In the Security menu you can use Set Master Password to set up a password enabled access to your hard disk drive Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Save amp Exit Set Master Password Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc To set the HDD password 1 On the Security screen select Set Master Password 2 Type in a password then press zz 3 Re type to confirm the password then press l 4 Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password Notebook PC E Manual 75 76 Save amp Exit To keep your configuration settings select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advance Boot Security E Save Changes and Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc To update the BIOS 1 Verify the Notebook PC s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website 2 Save a copy
24. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Coating Notice IMPORTANT To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are located Notebook PC E Manual 103 104 Notebook PC E Manual
25. a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Notebook PC E Manual e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for comp
26. ace UI which allows you to organize and easily access Windows apps from the Start screen It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place User account Zoom in out button Windows apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access NOTE Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched Notebook PC E Manual 37 38 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad Hotspots on a running app ge A A gt PPI r9 f Ss S Jf 7 d e bk ga Hotspots on the Start screen Notebook PC E Manual Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app s thumbnail to revert back to that running app If you launched more than one app slide down to show all running apps lower left corner From a running app s screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen thumbnail to go back to the Start screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key D on your keyboard to go back to the Sta
27. ap on the taskbar then tap the connection you just created Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet Type the Iren sten trom your Intecnet service provider GP Teme ten gare O ahos cha pepe ce weri conector Tan aton sian CH meS eim te Aa ger te ase Hwy comanctioon TT EECH Notebook PC E Manual Configuring a static IP network connection Ka 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Tap Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK mg he biorg ONS ren kemmer beere Da carver Aterete DG server reg satires en ext Notebook PC E Manual 59 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures Ta 0 the Charm bar then tap ef Shut down to do a normal shutdown e From the log in screen tap DN Shut down Eg e You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode To do this launch the desktop then press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Shut Down from the drop down list then select OK e If your Notebook PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Notebook PC turns off Putting your Notebook PC to
28. ctfenslige telcfonnet 1 tiltelde af problemer ber De i femee omgang benvende Deen Gil leveranderen af odityret Dit appacsat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschiting 9R 482 EG van de Rand voor de pas Buropese seenberting van enkelroudige cindepparstuur op bet openbare pouchakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Se EE POTN te do weachiende badek Dodt dese peed kewring op zichzelf geen onvoorwasedelijke garantie voor cen succesvolle werking op eik PSTN netwerksansluitpent Neem bij problemen in certe instante contact op met de leveramcier van het apparaat The equipment ber ee approved in scuoedance sith Council Decision MATNOG fox pen European single terminal connection zo the public switched telephone metwork PSTN However due to dillerceces between the individual PSTNs geovided in different countries the approval does not of itself give am unconditional awurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination poiat In the event of problems you should costact your equipment supplier in tbe fint imtance Tied laite on hyv ksytty seuvoston p t ksen 98 45 VEV mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen baitteens ylenern kytkentineen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EUn jihemaltsoisa Eri maiden zlezaten kytkent iten puhelinverkko en vali on kemenkin eroja jotem bhyv ksym ei sefllaisenaam takas h nn toimistas kaikkien yleisen kyikemtiissen pabelinverkkojen lisryneipisieiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipymieth yheeyeti Jager co mitta
29. d include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian Notebook PC E Manual 97 VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikan
30. e after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Notebook PC E Manual Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China Notebook PC E Manual 85 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models The Blu ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition HD videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs Region Definitions Region A North Central and South American countries and their territories Taiwan Hong Kong Macao Japan Korea South and North South East Asian countries and their territories Region B European African and South West Asian countries and their territories Australia and New Zealand Region C Central South Asian Eastern European countries and their territories China and Mongol
31. ected model 84 Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models sn 86 Internal Modem Compliancy DATE EEEE EEE Ee Network Compatibility Declaration EE 87 Network Compatibility Declaration EE 88 Non Voice EQUIPMENT sanioris 88 Federal Communications Commission Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 92 Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1O00 5 ECT 92 GE Mar iG soreer EE 93 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 94 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands e 94 UL Safety NOtices sssccssssisscctzsccssewbisceniscosssctensbscceececesvccassbseeseiggeulccabitastacasbccen 96 Power Safety Reouirement EE 97 TV TUNER NOUGES cainin NRN 97 REACH niisiis 97 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 97 Optical Drive Safety Information EEN 99 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice E 99 CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem 100 ENERGY STAR complied product European Union Ero Jabel EE Prevention of Hearing Loss Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 103 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 103 Coating NO 103 Notebook PC E Manual About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC organized through the following chapters Chapter 1 Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC Chapter 2 Using
32. ed Optimized Detaulta Save amp Exit Secure Boot Control Enabled Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc To set the password 1 On the Security screen select Administrator Password or User Password 2 Type in a password then press zz 3 Re type to confirm the password then press WE Notebook PC E Manual To clear the password L On the Security screen select Administrator Password or User Password Type in the current password then press l Leave the Create New Password field blank then press enter Select Yes in the confirmation box then press Sei UO Interface Security In the Security menu you can access I O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC Aptio Setup ility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LAN Network Interface UnLock Version 2 15 1226 Copyright IC 2012 American Wegatrends Inc To lock an interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security 2 Select an interface you would like to lock then press enter lt lt 3 Select Lock Notebook PC E Manual 73 USB Interface Security Through the I O Interface Security menu you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Sec ty USB Interface UnLock Lock UnLock Version 2 15 1226 Cop right IC 2012 American
33. ent to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Notebook PC E Manual 87 88 Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer Shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Notebook PC E Manual This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgiu
34. ese display color enhancement modes Gamma Correction Vivid Mode Theater Mode Soft Mode My Profile and Normal Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows 8 keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below D Press this key to go back to the Start screen If you are already in the Start screen press this key to go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click functions Notebook PC E Manual Using the optical drive on selected models NOTE The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC model Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC is on press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray 2 Gently pull out the drive tray IMPORTANT Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up then gently place it inside the hub 4 Push down the disc s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub 5 Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive NOTE While data is being read it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in the optical drive Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the
35. g ngliga kopplade tebendcet PSTN Pa grund av de skillnader som finns mellan celendret olika Minder pu godkinnandet emellerid ime i sig sht en absolut gecanci e att utrustningen komener att fungera tillirodsstillande vid varje telbenisambaningspunkt Om peoblem uppst r b r ni i f rsta hand koatskte leverantieen av unusningen ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy IIRA Ai efficient products and practices All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program Gru CC NOTE Energy Star is not supported on FreeDOS and Linux based operating systems Notebook PC E Manual 101 European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 6 Decreased energy consumpti
36. he Windows taskbar right click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center 3 Inthe Network and Sharing Center window tap Change adapter settings 4 Right click on your LAN then select Properties Notebook PC E Manual 55 Fal 5 Tap Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then tap Properties Itzeg Sarg Connect ee Sege FC GOU Famnty Cortecter Sortioue This conmecton uses the folloming tems v lie SA Pts Sang tor Moot tetas a L Monso Netwok Adapter M een Prtoce W a Meesch LLDP Prnscel Dever M a Lr Lee Tepstegy Discovery Maer LO Diver M ep L e Topstegy Decovery Responder Mi A beet Protocol Veson TOPAPVG vu 6 Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK NOTE Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection 56 Notebook PC E Manual 7 8 Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network Be e View et Di MERWE oben ar Set v regen e E et CERS KEE TEE mg ewe ne eter aaen e EE E teem Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next Choos 4 min open Notebook PC E Manual 57 58 9 10 11 Tap Broadband PPPoE how do you wam to conewct Brosdoand PPPE eg Lsv Si er cathe Pa ugang s rer erg d Ferpeze Ange dowei tes T he ee geg Type your User name Password and Connection name then tap Connect Tap Close to finish the configuration T
37. ia NOTE Refer to Blu ray Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDiscforVideo aspx for more details Notebook PC E Manual Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statem
38. ightning e DO NOT use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion e Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Notebook PC E Manual Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HO5VV F 3G 0 75mm or HOSW F 2G 0 75mm TV Tuner Notices Note to CATV System Installer Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National Electrical Code NEC in particular Section 820 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable installation shoul
39. jasn Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment ba d cision 98 482 CE du Coeseil concernant le connexion pancurop enne de terminal umique aux gem t liphomiques publics commut s RTPC Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences dum pays Tamre entre les RTPC Fagr mest en soi ne constinae pas une gnncie alwebee de fonctioenement optimal chaque peim de rermimsison du mensen RTPC Es cas de probl mse vous devez contacter em peemicr beu votre foumisewt Dieses Gorit weeds pemig dor Estschcidung 98 482 EG den Rates curopawost sur Amichaltung als einzetne Findeinrichnang an das Offentliche Fernsprochnets magelassen Aufgrund der rwischen den Offenthchen Femsprechneczen verschiedener Scaaten bestebenden Uneemchiede zelt diese Zalassung an sich jedoch Reine umbedingte Gewdhe Me cinen erfolgreichen Detzck des Gerits an jodom Netzabschiudpunkr dar Palis beim Bettie Poobleme suferesen sollten Ste sich muniche an ihren Pachhindler wenden ies Sn eet pa Soest iv pryovesice gtt pe to pmo Trew Zeene pemrywyhs PSTN o ng pe me ardporg 95 452 EK toe ef Ak open tanb vatpyoue Greg pn ww exmudpens PSTN noe sapdyernen ae duboopes popes typan bev duction PSTN De avoxtyour apoGhipao Du spina et mt vm au inn omv poput wu chomaopod ong eLa presente apparcechiatuca terminale stata approvata in coalommit della decisione 98 482 CE del Consiglio per la connessione paneuropea come termirale singolo ad una rese analogica
40. k PC to amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format S PDIF compliant devices Memory card reader This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader slot that supports MMC SD and SDHC card formats Do Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode 20 Notebook PC E Manual Connecting external devices on selected models External display Use the bundled mini VGA to VGA adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display Mini VGA port WI Sj a eoe 0 20 0 VGA cable External display Notebook PC E Manual 21 22 Notebook PC E Manual Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E Manual 24 Getting started Charge your Notebook PC A Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V 240V power source B Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC s power DC input Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time Locate the input output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it
41. liance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Notebook PC E Manual 91 92 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient e Essential requirements as in Article 3 e Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a e Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 e Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b e Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN
42. ly be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure Do not use damaged power cords accessories and other peripherals with your Notebook PC While powered on ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces You can send your Notebook PC through x ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in flight Notebook PC E Manual Caring for your Notebook PC MG Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack if applicable before cleaning your Notebook PC Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC
43. m Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Notebook PC E Manual Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No 89 This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
44. nable USB Charger in battery mode Notebook PC E Manual 65 3 Select one or both of i a e these charging options iA USB Charger Enable quick charge when the system is Lg Ui L ier n putter noce Ire Jaci Or amen te Foren running or Enable quick T Cnabse quick Change when the tyren i A charge when the system breede is in sleep hibernate shutdown mode SEN TOP Oe Ck EE ng Ae Te Deney s Et Ge ne Deet bert 4 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the x fon right to set the limit for charging devices 5 Tap OK to save the settings made Otherwise tap Cancel NOTE On some models the USB Charger automatically selects both options You can deselect these two options if necessary Notebook PC E Manual Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode Deep S3 using Instant On NOTE Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode IMPORTANT The standby time varies according to your Notebook PC s remaining battery capacity computer model configuration and operating conditions Performance mode This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up t
45. o thirty 30 days or more When enabled the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds four hours after entering into deep sleep mode Notebook PC E Manual 41 Instant On 41 Instant On Tap this to activate the battery saving mode 67 68 Notebook PC E Manual Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST Notebook PC E Manual 70 The Power on Self test POST The Power on Self test POST is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC You may refer to the following information for more details BIOS The Basic Input and Output System BIOS stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances e An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup e You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates WARN
46. of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive 3 Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC 4 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 5 From the BIOS menu Select Advanced gt Start Easy Flash then press gol Notebook PC E Manual Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving ASUS USB Charger in battery mode Intel Virtualization Technology Intel AES NI VT d gt Trusted Computing gt SATA Configuration gt Graphics Configuration Press Enter to run the Enabled utility to select and Enabled update BIOS Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Select Screen gt Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation he Select Item P USB Configuration P Network Stack Select Change Opt General Help Optimized Defaults Save amp Exit Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 6 Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility dh Current BIOS Platform UX52VS Version 101 Build Date Aug 14 2012 Build Time 20 22 49 New BIOS Platform Unknown Version Unknown Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown Enter Execute 7 After the BIOS update process select Exit gt Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings Notebook PC E Manual 77 Troubleshoot By pressing during POST you can access Windows 8 troubleshoot
47. on during use and stand by modes Limited use of toxic heavy metals Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging recycling Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries power supplies the keyboard the memory and if available the CD drive or DVD drive Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods 102 Notebook PC E Manual Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment
48. optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work To manually eject the optical drive tray insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 Notebook PC E Manual 36 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows 8 operating system To start your Notebook PC for the first time 1 Press the power button on your Notebook PC Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears From the setup screen pick a language to use on your Notebook PC Carefully read the License Terms Tick accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items e Keep your PC secure e Personalize e Wireless e Settings e Sign in to your PC After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities Windows 8 lock screen The Windows 8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows 8 operating system To proceed tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC s keyboard Notebook PC E Manual Windows UI Windows 8 comes with a tile based user interf
49. options which includes the following e Refresh your PC e Reset your PC e Advanced options Refresh your PC Use Refresh your PC if you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications To access this during POST eg 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST A 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Refresh your PC 4 Inthe Refresh your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap the account you would like to refresh 6 Type your account password then tap Continue 7 Tap Refresh IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system Notebook PC E Manual Reset your PC IMPORTANT Back up all your data before performing this option Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default settings To access this during POST ca 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST ES 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Reset your PC 4 Inthe Reset your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap your preferred reset option Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive 6 Tap Reset IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system Notebook PC E Manual 79
50. otebook PC E Manual 47 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app D Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Cm m Cw mC Cw Cm AAO AEE Minimizes the Internet Explorer window 48 Notebook PC E Manual BOO iel elei fei iel ii 8 CDD t g Notebook PC E Manual Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function 49 50 Connecting to wireless networks Wi Fi Access emails surf the Internet and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to enable the Wi Fi function of your Notebook PC For more details refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual Enabling Wi Fi Activate Wi Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps El 1 Launch the Charm bar
51. ower adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode To launch Power4Gear Hybrid fi Select from these power saving modes Power4Gear Hybrid Use these options to customize Allows you to hide the desktop icons your power saving mode onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off Performance mode Use this mode when doing high performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC s battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only Notebook PC E Manual USB Charger USB Charger allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC s USB charge port This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode available on selected models only NOTE USB Charger is available in your USB 3 0 charge port with the 4 icon WARNING If your connected device overheats remove it immediately Using the USB Charger Settings The USB Charger Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power and allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep hibernate or shutdown mode M1 Right click on the ra rus USB Charger icon USB Charger H on the desktop tratte V58 gern botter mode tray then click Settings 2 Tick E
52. per or lower right corner of the screen ES sel ES B Notebook PC E Manual Inside the Charm bar P Search This tool allows you to look for files applications or programs in your Notebook PC Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email D Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Notebook PC E Manual 45 46 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap Val 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen 3 Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel 4 Launch another app Notebook PC E Manual cg 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press Le E 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press a E N
53. ption CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Disabled Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Notebook PC E Manual 71 72 Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC s hard disk drive input output I O interface and USB interface NOTE Ifyou install a User Password you will be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC s operating system e Ifyou install an Administrator Password you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ance Boo Security ave amp Exi Password Description Set Administrator If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this Password The password only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when length must be in the entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set following range then this is a power on password and must be entered Minimum length 3 to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have p Administrator rights Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password HDD Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Select Screen Set User Password tt Select Item 3 Select b gt I O Interface Security Change Opt System Mode state User General Help Secure Boot state Enabl
54. r 45 Loiret 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 60 Oise 61 Orne 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 66 Pyr n es Orientales 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sa ne 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne 03 Allier 09 Ari ge 16 Charente 26 Dr me 37 Indre et Loire 50 Manche 59 Nord 63 Puy du D me 67 Bas Rhin 71 Sa ne et Loire 84 Vaucluse 90 Territoire de Belfort This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www arcep fr NOTE Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Notebook PC E Manual 95 96 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e DO NOT use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from l
55. rt screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app s thumbnail to go back to that app top side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper or lower Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or right corner lower right corner to launch the Charm bar Notebook PC E Manual 39 Working with Windows apps Use your Notebook PC s touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your apps Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left click or tap once to launch it Ea Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Customizing apps You can move resize or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps Moving apps Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Resizing apps ES Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap Unpinning apps E To unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings then tap Fi Notebook PC E Manual Closing apps A LG Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to
56. sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode press the power button once eg You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode To do this launch the desktop then press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK 60 Notebook PC E Manual Chapter 4 ASUS apps Notebook PC E Manual 62 Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app Create snapshots edit photos record videos record audio files use your webcam as a security monitoring device and play games using this app To launch LifeFrame II The archive toolbar displays a function s saved files in thumbnail view Action button Modes Face tracking button Capture button Zoom in out Webcam settings Notebook PC E Manual LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using your webcam Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC Game This function lets you play games using the webcam Notebook PC E Manual 63 64 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear NOTE Unplugging the Notebook PC from its p
57. tens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian EMAER BRO TICE tt AMAT BB MAK CHESHSEOMoTKSV MERORTC o TMAELT FAV Japanese BHUMAHME pn 3ameHe akkymynaATopa Ha akKyMyNATOP NHOTO TUNa BO3MOXHO ero BO3rOpaHne YTUNUZUpPyiTe aKKyMYNATOP B COOTBETCTBNN C MHCTpyKUMAMU NpouzBoguTena Russian Notebook PC E Manual Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING To prevent exposure to the optical drive s laser do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself For your safety contact a professional technician for assistance Service warning label WARNING INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTIC
58. unch it e In Desktop mode use this button to open the right click menu NOTE The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad Notebook PC E Manual 27 28 Drag and drop L Double tap an item then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad To drop the item to its new location lift your finger from the touchpad Top edge swipe r e Inthe Start screen swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar e Ina running app swipe from the top edge to view its menu Left edge swipe Right edge swipe e L Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running apps the Charm bar Notebook PC E Manual Two finger gestures Tap a Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right click function Two finger scroll up down d Slide two fingers to scroll up or down Zoom out G Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad Notebook PC E Manual Rotate To rotate an image place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other Stays still Two finger scroll left right Slide two fingers to scroll left or right Zoom in Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad 29 Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button Using your other finger slide down

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