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... open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical...
... open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical...
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... Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility Declaration...
... Installing a Random-access Memory module (on selected models)......94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models 97 Installing a new battery pack (on selected models 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network Compatibility Declaration...
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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 118 UL Safety Notices...120 Power Safety Requirement 121 TV Notices...121 REACH...121 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 121 Prevention of Hearing Loss 121 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries 122 Optical Drive Safety Information 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem 124 ENERGY STAR complied product 126 European Union Eco-label 126 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 127 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 127 Regional notice for Singapore 127 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Battery pack The battery...
... into the battery slot. Random-access memory module compartment (on selected models) This compartment is a reserved space for the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC. Hard disk drive compartment (on selected models) This compartment allows you to add RAM (random-access memory) modules to a power source. Battery pack The battery...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Right Side 15" and 14" model USB 2.0 port (on selected models) This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the drive tray in this manual. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: For more details, refer to eject the drive tray in this manual. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to the Using the optical drive section in case the electronic eject button does not work . Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect to an external microphone. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert...
... HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect to an external microphone. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual LAN port Insert...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Inserting an optical disc 1. Be careful not to partially eject the optical drive tray. 2. Using the optical drive NOTE: The actual location of the electronic eject button may get jammed under the drive tray. 3. Gently pull out the drive tray. IMPORTANT! Hold the disc by the edge, with its printed side up, then gently place it inside the hub. Ensure that there are no objects that may vary depending on , press the electronic eject button to touch the optical drive lens. While the Notebook PC is on your Notebook PC model.
Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Inserting an optical disc 1. Be careful not to partially eject the optical drive tray. 2. Using the optical drive NOTE: The actual location of the electronic eject button may get jammed under the drive tray. 3. Gently pull out the drive tray. IMPORTANT! Hold the disc by the edge, with its printed side up, then gently place it inside the hub. Ensure that there are no objects that may vary depending on , press the electronic eject button to touch the optical drive lens. While the Notebook PC is on your Notebook PC model.
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Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject ... the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. NOTE: While data is used to close the optical...
Push down the disc's plastic hub until the drive tray opens. To manually eject the optical drive tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject ... the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. NOTE: While data is used to close the optical...
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... before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑...
... before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑...
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... only asked for when entering Setup. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. In Setup, the User...
... only asked for when entering Setup. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to your hard disk drive. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set up a password-enabled access to boot or enter Setup. Type in a password then press . 3. In Setup, the User...
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select... Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - ...
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main AdvaAnpcteido SeBtouopt UtiSleictuyri-tyCopySraivgeht& (ECx)it2011 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select... Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 87 From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - ...
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After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 6. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series Current BIOS Platform: X450/X550 Version: 101 Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press .
After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 6. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series Current BIOS Platform: X450/X550 Version: 101 Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press .
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... default settings. To access this during POST. 2. Use Reset your PC to restore your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6.
... default settings. To access this during POST. 2. Use Reset your PC to restore your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6.
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.... WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 97 Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to replace the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. It is recommended that... you need to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models) Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals...
.... WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 97 Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to replace the HDD (hard disk drive) of your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. It is recommended that... you need to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (on selected models) Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. IMPORTANT! Disconnect all the connected peripherals...
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... The region setting may be capable of CSS protected content. Although the design rules imposed on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view DVD titles. DVD-ROM Drive Information (on CSS licensors are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. In order to protect against...
... The region setting may be capable of CSS protected content. Although the design rules imposed on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view DVD titles. DVD-ROM Drive Information (on CSS licensors are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. In order to protect against...
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... videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs. In the event of successful operation on selected models) The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you should contact your equipment supplier in accordance with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. Region B ... West Asian countries and their territories. The internal modem has been approved in the first instance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on every PSTN network termination point. Australia and New Zealand. Region Definitions Region A North, Central and South American countries, and ...
... videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs. In the event of successful operation on selected models) The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you should contact your equipment supplier in accordance with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. Region B ... West Asian countries and their territories. The internal modem has been approved in the first instance. 110 Notebook PC E-Manual Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on every PSTN network termination point. Australia and New Zealand. Region Definitions Region A North, Central and South American countries, and ...
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... Notice IMPORTANT! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Notebook PC E-Manual 123 These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Compliance is applied to insulate the device except on August 2, 1976. For your safety, contact a professional technician...marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! DO NOT STARE INTO...
... Notice IMPORTANT! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Notebook PC E-Manual 123 These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Compliance is applied to insulate the device except on August 2, 1976. For your safety, contact a professional technician...marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! DO NOT STARE INTO...
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... through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through energy efficient products and practices. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after ...15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduction of the use of user inactivity. All ASUS...
... through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through energy efficient products and practices. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after ...15 and 30 minutes of toxic heavy metals. 3. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduction of the use of user inactivity. All ASUS...