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    Notebook PC E-Manual
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    this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you 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
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    the battery pack 24 Charge your Notebook PC 25 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys
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    Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS ...78 Accessing BIOS 78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...86 Refresh your PC 86 Reset your PC...87 Advanced
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    Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module 92 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD 95 Installing a new battery Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 115 Optical Drive Safety Information 117 Declaration 121 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 121 Regional
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    ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and upgrading
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    To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Italic = This
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    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 inflight.  Notebook PC
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    Caring for your Notebook PC 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 your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Notebook PC E-Manual 
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    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
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    Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 11
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    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. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    your Notebook PC. NOTE: This Notebook PC is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures. For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad section in this manual. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook
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    : For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs
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    source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 15
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    Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Number lock indicator letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
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    battery pack supplies power to your Notebook PC. Manual battery lock The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. This lock should be manually PC. Random-access memory module (RAM) compartment The RAM compartment allows you to add RAM memory modules to increase the memory
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    , flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. 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
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    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. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    network (LAN). 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 21
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    Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 23
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    pack installed, use the following procedures for installation. Install the battery pack. A. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position. B. Align and insert the battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. C. Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the
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    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 -60Hz - Rating output current: 3.42A (65W) - Rating output voltage: 19V Notebook PC E-Manual 25
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    Lift to open the display panel. Press the power button. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Zoom out Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. on the touch panel. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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    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 from the top edge of the screen to view its menu. Tap and hold Tap/Double running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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 29
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    the Start screen, click an app to launch it. app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it. the settings bar. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- click menu. NOTE
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    lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 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
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    down. right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. the touchpad. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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
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    , the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on
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    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: 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
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    direction keys. To use the numeric keypad as pointer direction keys, press . To use the numeric keypad for numeric input only, press . 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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    of screens appear to guide you in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions
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    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 place. User account Zoom in/out button Windows® Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiledformat for easy access.
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    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
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    screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer
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    Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close to launch an app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a
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    select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to unpin an app. Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap . Notebook PC E-Manual 43
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    Closing apps 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.
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    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 touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the
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    Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. 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. Position the mouse pointer over the app you
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    toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Move your
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    share applications via social networking sites or email. 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 access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it
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    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. 1.
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    Start screen and the last running app 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 Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 51
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    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 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    -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 on your touch screen or touchpad. 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap and tap . 3. Select an access point from the list
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    to devices. Tap No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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 or touch screen or touchpad as follows: 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap
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    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-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC. 56 Notebook PC
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    tap . or 3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off. Press . 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
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    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. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and
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    5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK. NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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    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. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    then tap the connection you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Notebook PC E-Manual 61
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    a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap Use the following IP address. or 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. 62 Notebook PC
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    or Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down. • You can also shut down your Notebook then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. Notebook PC
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    Chapter 4: ASUS apps Notebook PC E-Manual 65
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    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 Face tracking button Zoom in/out 66 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    . 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
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    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. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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
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    This Notebook PC comes with ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions that provide a one-tap access to various Windows® 8 settings and ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. To access ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions: Tap or on the Start screen. Press . ASUS Vivobook home page close button Instant
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    Instant Functions System Settings This allows you to quickly access the Personal, Hardware, Network, and System settings of your Notebook PC. To access these settings: 1. Launch the ASUS VivoBook home page. 2. Tap System Settings on your ASUS VivoBook home page. Notebook PC E-Manual 71
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    menus: Personal, Hardware, Network, System. These settings allow you to customize the user account and Windows® 8 Desktop mode of your Notebook PC. These settings you allow you to customize some of the tapping on the app, as shown below, on the ASUS VivoBook home page. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    modes of your Notebook PC for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap AudioWizard on the ASUS VivoBook home page. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate. NOTE: Tap OFF if you want to deactivate any of the sound modes you
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    Power4Gear The Power4Gear app inside the ASUS VivoBook home page allows you to quickly switch between these two power saving options: Performance and Battery Saving. NOTE: For more details on Power4Gear, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Move this switch to the left or right to
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    your Notebook PC from the ASUS VivoBook home page. Splendid Tap this app to launch the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology window and switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Notebook PC E-Manual 75
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    or right to adjust your Notebook PC's volume level. Slide to the left or right to adjust your Notebook PC's display brightness. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) Notebook PC E-Manual 77
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    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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    CSM [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt
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    menu BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advance Boot be entered to boot or enter Setup Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen On the Security screen, select Administrator Password
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    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 . 4. Select Yes in the confirmation box then press . I/O Interface Security In the Security menu Select Screen ↑↓ Security screen, select
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    I/O Interface Security menu, you can [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : , Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an
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    : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Disabled [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults
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    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. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify
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    run the utility to select and update BIOS. Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled 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. 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS
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    , you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Refresh your PC. or 4. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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 Reset your PC. or 4. In the Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next. 5. Tap
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    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. or 88 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. Type your account password that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working. Notebook PC E-Manual 89
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    Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Notebook PC E-Manual 91
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    battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC. Purchase RAM the RAM module installation remains the same. Refer to the following steps when installing a new RAM module
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    C. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot. D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place RAM module E. Slide the compartment cover back in place. F. Reattach and tighten the screws that you removed earlier. Notebook PC E-Manual 93
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    If you need to remove the installed RAM module from its slot, refer to the illustration below. A. Push out the lock on both sides to eject the RAM module. B. Pull out the RAM module. RAM module 94 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. IMPORTANT! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on HDD upgrades the HDD installation remains the same. Refer to the following steps when replacing the HDD of your Notebook PC: A. Remove the screws on the compartment cover
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    upside down, as shown in the illustration below, then remove the screws. F. Remove the HDD from the HDD bay. HDD HDD bay 96 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    G. Place the new HDD in the HDD bay as illustrated below. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay. H. Reattach and tighten the screws that you removed earlier. HDD HDD bay Notebook PC E-Manual 97
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    that you removed earlier. HDD bay K. Slide the compartment cover back in place. L. Reattach and tighten the screws that you removed earlier. 98 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    and reliability. NOTE: The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing the battery pack of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your Notebook PC. A. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position. B. Move and hold the spring
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    D. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position. E. Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC's battery slot. F. Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Appendices Notebook PC E-Manual 101
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    using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code 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. 102 Notebook PC
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    , 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
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    Mongolia. NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details. 104 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, PC E-Manual 105
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    the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. 106 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    Portugal No Spain No Sweden Yes Switzerland Yes United Kingdom Yes No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No Notebook PC E-Manual 107
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    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 with the instructions, may cause Manual
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    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 109
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    to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] 110 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows
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    . In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band: • Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW 112 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    . 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 113
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    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
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    screen 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
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    type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte
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    attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. disassembly is prohibited. Notebook PC E-Manual 117
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Notebook PC
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    use of natural resources by encouraging recycling. 5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. 120 Notebook PC E-Manual
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    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
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    4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Notebook Model name : K56C, A56C, S56C, R505C, S505C, S50C, U58C, S550C, V550C, R550C, P56C, PRO5TC, E56C conform with the essential requirements of
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