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Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only 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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 BIOS Settings...75 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
Troubleshoot...85 Refresh your PC...85 Reset your PC...86 Advanced options...87 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive of Hearing Loss 111 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
lithium-ion batteries 112 Optical Drive Safety Information 113 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 114 ENERGY STAR complied product 116 European Union Eco-label 116 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 117 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 117 Regional - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of 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's Windows® - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This or procedures on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchscreen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Italic = This indicates - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC. While powered not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
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 dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not throw the - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
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. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures. Bluetooth as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
to the Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
power is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
: For more details, refer to the USB Charger+ section in this manual. USB 3.0 port This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! The adapter may become power source. IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and MMC card formats. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 21 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
~240V power source. C. 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. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region. 22 Notebook PC - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When using your Notebook PC on power adapter 100-240Vac - Input frequency: 50-60Hz - Rating output current: 2.37A (45W) - Rating output voltage: 19V Notebook PC E-Manual 23 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
Lift to open the display panel. Press the power button. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
access the settings of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad. Using the touch screen Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
edge swipe Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the and down and slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to pan the screen left or right. bar. • In a running app, swipe - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
Using the 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 Slide vertically Slide diagonally Notebook PC E-Manual 27 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap an lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
Top 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 edge to view its menu. Left edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running apps. the Charms bar. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function. 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 (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to Swipe three fingers downward to show all running applications. show the Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 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. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: 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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 37 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
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. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
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 in just one place. Zoom in/out button Windows® Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
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 Hotspots on the Start screen 40 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
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 right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. launch an app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to unpin an app. Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
Closing apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. 1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
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 46 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Swipe - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen (on selected models) or touchpad. (on selected models) 1. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap screen. to pin the selected app on the Start 1. - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charms bar Notebook PC E-Manual 49 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. (on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm 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 charm allows to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
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 52 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
keyboard to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen snap. 2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
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 Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File charm Opens the Share - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 55 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
PC's Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your Notebook PC. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
devices. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC. Pairing with other Bluetooth- Devices then tap Add a Device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
PC with the device. NOTE: For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
Turning Airplane mode on 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap and tap . or 3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on. Press . Turning the left to turn the Airplane mode off. Press . NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
using your Notebook PC's LAN port. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
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. Notebook PC - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • 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 sleep To put - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
Chapter 4: ASUS apps Notebook PC E-Manual 65 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use saved files in thumbnail view. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings 66 Face tracking button Zoom in/out Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
. 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 67 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press . Select from these power saving modes. Use these options to customize Allows you to hide - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
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 69 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to 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. 70 Tap this to activate the battery saving mode. Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
with the icon. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Setting the quick-charge limit By default, your Notebook PC can support quick-charging via the USB Charger+ port while on power adapter mode. Using the USB Charger+ settings, you can set a quick-charge limit so you - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
3. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to set the limit for charging devices. NOTE: The default limit is set to 40% but you can set the quick-charge limit from 20% to 99%. 4. Click OK to save and exit. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) Notebook PC E-Manual 73 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
updates. WARNING: 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 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
#3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
Password. 2. Type in a password then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then press . To clear the password: 1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Type in the current password then press . 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
HD AUDIO Interface USB Interface Security [UnLock Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15 .1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock an interface: 1. On the Security screen - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
: General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you would like to lock then - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
to your hard disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save : Exit Key Management 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. - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your flash disk drive Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series Current BIOS Platform: N541 Version: 101 Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Refresh your PC. 4. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Reset your PC. 4. In the 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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PC's original image file. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Advanced options. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you would like to recover using or DVD. 8. 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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
Tips and FAQs Notebook PC E-Manual 89 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your Notebook PC. Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your Notebook PC for more - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
the display brightness. • Enable Battery Saving mode under Instant On. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 91 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
Notebook PC and remove it. • Unlock the I/O Interface Security in your system's BIOS. For more details, refer to the I/O Interface Security section in this manual. 7. What should I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working? Contact your local ASUS service center for - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
and Sound then touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard. You can also disable your touchpad by pressing . 10. My Notebook PC's touchpad is not working keyboard displays numbers. How can I change this? Press the key or (on selected models) on your Notebook PC to turn - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
Notebook PC enters Troubleshooting, select Refresh or Reset your PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why can't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep or hibernate mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your last working state. • Your - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
DOS using my USB drive or ODD? Refer to the following steps: a. Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by pressing F2 on your keyboard. b. Go to Boot > Launch CSM > Enabled. c. Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to Disabled. d. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS. e. Press and - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 97
Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual 97 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 98
(on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. Copyright laws require of the user. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 99
(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 99 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 100
Information (on selected models) The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition (HD) videos and other disc file successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. 100 Notebook PC - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have interworking difficulties PC E-Manual 101 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No 102 Notebook PC E-Manual - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
operate the equipment. (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 104 Notebook PC - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 105
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 105 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 106
antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107
l'émission. Les utilisateurs finaux doivent suivre les instructions de fonctionnement spécifiques pour satisfaire la conformité non souhaité de l'appareil. Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence (c'est à-dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de Notebook PC E-Manual 107 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 109
. 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 109 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries 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. • Do not use power adapters or batteries - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable - installation should include bonding the screen of the coaxial cable to the earth at the building entrance. REACH chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. Macrovision periods. Notebook PC E-Manual 111 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
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 than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Coating Notice IMPORTANT - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
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All ASUS products 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard 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 - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 117
Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials - Asus Q501LA | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 118
, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product +A2:2006 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08) EN 300 440-2 V1 10/05/2013 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2013 118 Signature Notebook
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