ASUS ZX50J User Manual

E10103  
First Edition  
January 2015  
Notebook PC  
E-Manual  
Table of Contents  
About this manual.....................................................................................................7  
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................. 9  
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 9  
Typography....................................................................................................................... 9  
Safety precautions.....................................................................................................10  
Using your Notebook PC.............................................................................................. 10  
Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 11  
Proper disposal................................................................................................................ 12  
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup  
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14  
Top View............................................................................................................................. 14  
Bottom................................................................................................................................ 19  
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 21  
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 23  
Front Side .......................................................................................................................... 25  
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC  
Getting started ...........................................................................................................28  
Charge your Notebook PC........................................................................................... 28  
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 30  
Press the power button................................................................................................ 30  
Gestures for the touchpad .......................................................................................... 31  
Using the keyboard...................................................................................................38  
Function keys................................................................................................................... 38  
Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 39  
Multimedia control keys............................................................................................... 40  
Using the numeric keypad.......................................................................................... 41  
Using the optical drive.............................................................................................42  
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1  
Starting for the first time.........................................................................................46  
Windows® UI.................................................................................................................47  
Start screen....................................................................................................................... 47  
Hotspots............................................................................................................................. 48  
Start button ...................................................................................................................... 51  
Customizing your Start screen................................................................................... 53  
Working with Windows® apps ...............................................................................54  
Launching apps............................................................................................................... 54  
Customizing apps........................................................................................................... 54  
Accessing the Apps screen.......................................................................................... 57  
Charms bar........................................................................................................................ 59  
Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 62  
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................64  
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................66  
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... 66  
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 67  
Airplane mode................................................................................................................. 68  
Connecting to wired networks.............................................................................69  
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .................................... 69  
Configuring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 70  
Turning your Notebook PC o..............................................................................71  
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 71  
Windows® 8.1 lock screen........................................................................................72  
To proceed from the lock screen............................................................................... 72  
Customizing your lock screen.................................................................................... 73  
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)  
The Power-On Self-Test (POST).............................................................................76  
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 76  
BIOS ................................................................................................................................76  
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 76  
BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................... 77  
Recovering your system..........................................................................................87  
Enabling a recovery option ........................................................................................ 89  
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC  
Installing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................92  
Installing a Random-access Memory module.................................................101  
Tips and FAQs  
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................106  
Hardware FAQs...........................................................................................................107  
Software FAQs.............................................................................................................110  
Appendices  
DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)........................................... 114  
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models)....................................... 116  
Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 116  
Overview............................................................................................................................ 117  
Network Compatibility Declaration......................................................................... 117  
Non-Voice Equipment .................................................................................................. 117  
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement................... 119  
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement................................. 120  
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. 121  
CE Marking........................................................................................................................ 121  
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 122  
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 123  
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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........................................... 124  
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 124  
UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................ 126  
Power Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... 127  
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 127  
REACH................................................................................................................................. 127  
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice.............................................................. 127  
Prevention of Hearing Loss......................................................................................... 127  
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)........................................... 128  
Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 129  
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 130  
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 132  
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 132  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... 133  
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 133  
Regional notice for California..................................................................................... 133  
Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 133  
Regional notice for India.............................................................................................. 134  
Notices for removeable batteries.............................................................................. 134  
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables.......................................................... 134  
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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 your Notebook PC  
This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your  
Notebook PC.  
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1  
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your  
Notebook PC.  
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)  
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings  
of your Notebook PC.  
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC  
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and  
upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.  
Tips and FAQs  
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,  
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing  
common issues with your Notebook PC.  
Appendices  
This section includes notices and safety statements for your  
Notebook PC.  
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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.  
= Use the touchpad.  
= 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.  
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Safety precautions  
Using your Notebook PC  
This Notebook PC should only 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.  
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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 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.  
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.  
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Proper disposal  
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.  
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Chapter 1:  
Hardware Setup  
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Getting to know your Notebook PC  
Top View  
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The  
Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook  
PC model.  
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Camera  
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos  
using your Notebook PC.  
Display panel  
This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing  
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your  
Notebook PC.  
Audio speakers  
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from  
the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are  
software-controlled.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touchpad gestures  
section in this manual.  
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Status indicators  
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of  
your Notebook PC.  
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.  
Two-color battery charge indicator  
The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the  
battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table  
for details:  
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Color  
Status  
Solid Green  
The Notebook PC is plugged to  
a power source and the battery  
power is between 95% and  
100%.  
Solid Orange  
The Notebook PC is plugged  
to a power source, charging its  
battery, and the battery power  
is less than 95%.  
Blinking Orange  
Lights off  
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 storage drives.  
Airplane mode indicator  
This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in  
your Notebook PC is enabled.  
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode  
disables all wireless connectivity.  
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.  
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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.  
Numeric keypad  
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for  
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.  
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Numeric keypad section in this  
manual.  
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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.  
Battery pack  
The battery pack is automatically charged when your Notebook  
PC is connected to a power source. When charged, the battery  
pack supplies power to your Notebook PC.  
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Spring battery lock  
The spring battery lock automatically locks the battery pack in  
place once it is inserted into the battery slot.  
IMPORTANT! This lock should be held in an unlocked position  
when removing the battery pack.  
Manual battery lock  
The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack  
secured. This lock should be manually moved to a locked or  
unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack.  
Air vents  
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the  
Notebook PC.  
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other  
objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may  
occur.  
Compartment cover  
This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC  
for the removable hard disk drive (HDD), SDD (M.2 2280) and  
random-access memory (RAM) modules.  
NOTE: For more details on how to replace or install the HDD  
and RAM modules of your Notebook PC, refer to the Chapter 5:  
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Right Side  
Headphone output jack port  
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified  
speakers or headphones.  
Microphone input jack port  
The microphone input jack port is used to connect your  
Notebook PC to an external microphone.  
USB 2.0 port  
These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB  
2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash  
disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.  
Optical drive (on selected models)  
Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc formats  
such as CDs, DVDs, and/or Blu-ray discs (BD) that may have  
recordable or rewritable capabilities.  
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Optical disc drive eject button  
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.  
Optical disc drive 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.  
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section  
in this manual.  
Kensington® security slot  
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your  
Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC  
security products.  
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Left Side  
Power (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 warm to hot while in use.  
Do not 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.  
Air vents  
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the  
Notebook PC.  
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other  
objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may  
occur.  
VGA port  
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an  
external display.  
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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.  
LAN port  
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area  
network.  
USB 3.0 ports  
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.  
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Front Side  
Memory card reader  
This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot  
that supports MMC, SD, and SDHC card formats.  
Status indicators  
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of  
your Notebook PC.  
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Top View section in this  
manual.  
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Using your Notebook PC  
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Getting started  
Charge your Notebook PC  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.  
Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source.  
Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power  
(DC) input port.  
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.  
IMPORTANT!  
Power adapter information:  
Input voltage: 100-240Vac  
Input frequency: 50-60Hz  
Rating output current: 6.32A (120W)  
Rating output voltage: 19V  
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IMPORTANT!  
Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and  
ensure that it 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.  
Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter  
before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that  
you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on  
power adapter mode.  
The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook  
PC.  
To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug  
your Notebook PC from the power socket.  
WARNING!  
Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery.  
Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside  
the device.  
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical  
burn if removed or disassembled.  
Follow the warning labels for your personal safety.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  
Do not dispose of in fire.  
Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC’s battery.  
Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery.  
Discontinue usage if leakage is found.  
The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of  
properly.  
Keep the battery and other small components away from children.  
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Lift to open the display panel  
Press the power button  
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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  
Slide vertically  
Slide diagonally  
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One-finger gestures  
Tap/click, Double tap/click  
In the Start screen, tap/click an app to launch it.  
In Desktop mode, double tap/click an application to launch it.  
Drag and drop  
Double-tap/click 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.  
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Left-click  
Right-click  
In the Start screen, click an  
app to launch it.  
In the Start screen, click an  
app to select it and launch  
the settings bar. You can also  
press this button to launch  
the All Apps bar.  
In Desktop mode, double-  
click an application to  
launch it.  
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.  
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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  
Right edge swipe  
Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch  
your running apps. the Charms bar.  
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Two-finger gestures  
Tap/click  
Rotate  
Tap/click 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 scroll up or  
down.  
Slide two fingers to scroll left or  
right.  
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Zoom out  
Zoom in  
Bring together your two fingers on Spread apart your two fingers on  
the touchpad.  
the touchpad.  
Drag and drop  
Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other  
finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new  
location.  
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Three-finger gestures  
Swipe up  
Swipe down  
Swipe three fingers upward to  
show all running applications.  
Swipe three fingers downward to  
show the Desktop mode.  
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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  
Turns Airplane mode on or off  
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables  
all wireless connectivity.  
Decreases display brightness  
Increases display brightness  
Turns the display panel off  
Toggles the display mode  
NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected  
to your Notebook PC.  
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Enables or disables the touchpad  
Turns the speaker on or off  
Turns the speaker volume down  
Turns the speaker volume up  
Windows® 8.1 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 this key to simulate the right-click functions.  
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Multimedia control keys  
The multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia files, such  
as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC.  
Press  
in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC,  
illustrated as below.  
Stop  
Skip to  
previous  
track or  
rewind  
Skip to  
next track  
or fast  
Play or  
pause  
forward  
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Using the numeric keypad  
NOTE: Actual numeric keypad may vary in appearance depending on  
model.  
A numeric keypad is available on  
selected Notebook PC models. You  
can use this keypad for numeric  
input or as pointer direction keys.  
Press  
to  
toggle between using  
the keypad as number  
keys or as pointer  
direction keys.  
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Using the optical drive  
NOTE:  
The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary  
depending on your Notebook PC model.  
The actual appearance of the Notebook PC optical drive may also  
vary depending on model but usage procedures remaing the same.  
Inserting an optical disc  
1.  
While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to  
partially eject the optical drive tray.  
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2.  
3.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
Using the manual eject hole  
The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to  
eject the 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.  
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Chapter 3:  
Working with Windows® 8.1  
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Starting for the first time  
When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens  
appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® 8.1 operating  
system.  
To start your Notebook PC for the first time:  
1.  
2.  
Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few  
minutes until the setup screen appears.  
From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on  
your Notebook PC.  
3.  
4.  
Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic  
items:  
Personalize  
Get online  
Settings  
Your account  
5.  
6.  
After configuring the basic items, Windows® 8.1 proceeds  
to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your  
Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.  
Once the setup process is complete, the Start screen appears.  
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Windows® UI  
Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (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.  
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.  
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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  
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Hotspot  
Action  
upper left corner  
Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left  
corner then tap/click 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 screen:  
Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left  
corner then tap/click  
Start screen.  
to go back to the  
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/click  
app.  
to go back to that  
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Hotspot  
top side  
Action  
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 right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or  
corner  
lower right corner to launch the Charms bar.  
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Start button  
Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch  
between the two most recent apps that you opened. The Start button  
may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on  
any app that is currently open onscreen.  
Start button on the Start screen  
NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the  
display settings you chose for your Start screen.  
Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start  
screen or any opened app to call out the Start button.  
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Start button on Desktop mode  
Context menu  
The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of  
the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start  
button.  
The context menu also includes the following shut down options for  
your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.  
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Customizing your Start screen  
Windows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen,  
allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the  
arrangement of your apps onscreen.  
To customize the settings of your Start screen:  
1.  
2.  
Launch the Desktop.  
Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the  
Start button, to launch the pop-up window.  
3.  
Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to  
tick the Navigation and Start screen options you  
want to use.  
4.  
Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit.  
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Working with Windows® apps  
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel*, touchpad, or keyboard to  
launch, customize, and close apps.  
Launching apps  
Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click  
or tap once to launch it.  
Press  
twice then use the arrow keys to browse  
to launch an app.  
through the apps. Press  
Customizing apps  
You can move, resize, unpin, or close 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.  
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Resizing apps  
Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar,  
then tap/click and select an app tile size.  
Unpinning apps  
Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar  
then tap/click  
.
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Closing apps  
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.  
Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the  
screen to close it.  
From the running app’s screen, press  
.
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Accessing the Apps screen  
Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also  
open other applications through the Apps screen.  
NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following  
screenshot is for reference only.  
Launching the Apps screen  
Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen panel,  
touchpad, or keyboard.  
On the Start screen, click the  
From the Start screen, Press  
button.  
then press  
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen  
You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen  
panel* or touchpad.  
1.  
2.  
Launch the All Apps screen  
Right-click on the apps that you want to add on  
the Start screen.  
3.  
Tap/click on the  
icon to pin the selected  
apps on the Start screen.  
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Charms bar  
The Charms 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.  
Charms bar  
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Launching the Charms bar  
NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of  
white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once  
activated.  
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to  
launch the Charms bar.  
Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right  
corner of the screen.  
Press  
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Inside the Charms bar  
Search  
This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or  
programs in your Notebook PC.  
Share  
This charm allows you to share 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 you to access and share files with  
the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an  
external display or printer.  
Settings  
This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your  
Notebook PC.  
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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  
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Using Snap  
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to  
activate and use Snap.  
1.  
2.  
Launch the app you wish to snap.  
Hover the mouse point on the top side of your  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag  
then drop the app to the left or right side of the  
display panel.  
Launch another app.  
1.  
2.  
Launch the app you wish to snap.  
Press  
and the left or right arrow key to snap  
the app to the left or right pane.  
3.  
Launch another app. This app is automatically  
placed in the empty pane.  
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Other keyboard shortcuts  
Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help  
you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8.1.  
Switches between the Start screen and the last  
running app  
\
Launches the desktop  
Launches the This PC window on Desktop mode  
Opens the File option from the Search charm  
Opens the Share charm  
Opens the Settings charm  
Opens the Devices charm  
Activates the Lock screen  
Minimizes all currently active windows  
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Launches the Project pane  
Opens the Everywhere option from the  
Search charm  
Opens the Run window  
Opens Ease of Access Center  
Opens the Settings option under the Search  
charm  
Opens the context menu of the Start button  
Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in  
your screen  
Zooms out your screen  
Opens the Narrator Settings  
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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! 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 in your Notebook PC using the following steps on your  
touch screen panel or touchpad.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar.  
Tap/click and tap/click  
.
Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi  
connections.  
4.  
Tap/click 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/click Yes. Tap/click No if you do not want to  
enable the sharing function.  
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Bluetooth  
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-  
enabled 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-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:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar.  
Tap/click  
then tap/click Change PC Settings.  
Under PC Settings, select Devices then tap/click Add  
a Device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices.  
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/click 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.  
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Airplane mode  
The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to  
use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight.  
Turning Airplane mode on  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar.  
Tap/click and tap/click  
.
Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane  
mode on.  
Press  
.
Turning Airplane mode off  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar.  
Tap/click and tap/click  
.
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.  
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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  
1.  
Launch Desktop.  
2.  
From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network  
icon  
then tap/click Open Network and  
Sharing Center.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap/  
click Change adapter settings.  
Right-click on your LAN then select Properties.  
Tap/click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)  
then tap/click Properties.  
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6.  
Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then  
tap/click OK.  
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.  
7.  
Return to the Network and Sharing Center  
window then tap/click Set up a new connection or  
network.  
8.  
9.  
Select Connect to the Internet then tap/click Next.  
Tap/click Broadband (PPPoE).  
10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection  
name then tap/click Connect.  
11. Tap/click Close to finish the configuration.  
12. Tap/click  
on the taskbar then tap/click the  
connection you just created.  
13. Type your user name and password then tap/click  
Connect to start connecting to the Internet.  
Configuring a static IP network connection  
1.  
Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic  
IP/PPPoE network connection.  
2
Tap/click 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/click OK.  
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Turning your Notebook PC off  
You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following  
procedures:  
Tap/click  
from the Charms bar then  
tap/click  
> Shut down to do a normal  
shutdown.  
From the log-in screen, tap/click  
> Shut  
down.  
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.  
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 your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once.  
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.  
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Windows® 8.1 lock screen  
The Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook  
PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It also appears when you lock or  
unlock Windows® 8.1.  
The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating  
system. You can change its background display and access some of your  
apps while your Notebook PC is still locked.  
To proceed from the lock screen  
1.  
Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on  
your Notebook PC's keyboard.  
2.  
(optional) If your account is password-protected,  
you need to key in the password to continue to  
the Start screen.  
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Customizing your lock screen  
You can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a  
photo slideshow, app updates, and quickly access your Notebook PC’s  
camera. To change the settings of your lock screen, you may refer to the  
following information:  
Selecting a photo  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar > Settings.  
Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.  
Under the Lock screen preview, click Browse  
to select the photo you would like to use as a  
background on your lock screen.  
Playing a slideshow  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar > Settings.  
Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.  
Under the Lock screen preview, move the Play  
a slide show on the lock screen slide bar to On.  
4.  
Scroll down to customize the following options  
for your lock screen’s slideshow:  
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Adding app updates  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Launch the Charms bar > Settings.  
Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.  
Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps  
option.  
4.  
Use the following options to add the apps whose  
updates you would like to see from your lock  
screen:  
Activating your Notebook PC camera from the lock screen  
From the lock screen, you can swipe down to activate and use your  
Notebook PC's camera. Refer to the following steps on how to enable  
this feature:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Launch the Charms bar > Settings.  
Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.  
Scroll down until you see the Camera option.  
Move the slide bar to On.  
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Power-On Self-Test (POST)  
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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:  
An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and  
requests you to run the BIOS Setup.  
You have installed a new system component that requires further  
BIOS settings or 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.  
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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.  
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Main  
Advanced Boot  
Security  
Save & Exit  
Sets the system  
boot order  
Boot Configuration  
Fast Boot  
[Enabled]  
Launch CSM  
[Disabled]  
Driver Option Priorities  
Boot Option Priorities  
Boot Option #1  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
[Windows Boot Manager]  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized Defaults  
Add New Boot Option  
Delete Boot Option  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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2.  
Press  
and select a device as the Boot Option #1.  
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Main  
Advanced Boot  
Security  
Save & Exit  
Boot Configuration  
Fast Boot  
Sets the system  
boot order  
[Enabled]  
Launch CSM  
[Disabled]  
Driver Option Priorities  
Boot Option #1  
Boot Option Prioritie
Boot Option #1  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
ter: Select  
→←  
↓  
Windows Boot Manager  
Disabled  
— : Change Opt.  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized Defaults  
Add New Boot Option  
Delete Boot Option  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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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:  
If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this  
before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.  
If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to  
input this before entering BIOS.  
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Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit  
Main  
Set Administrator  
Password. The  
password length  
must be in the  
following range:  
Password Description  
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,  
then this only limits access to Setup and is  
only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY  
the user’s password is set, then this is a  
power on password and must be entered to boot  
or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have  
Administrator rights.  
Minimum length 3  
Maximum length 20  
Administrator Password Status  
User Password Status  
NOT INSTALLED  
NOT INSTALLED  
Administrator Password  
User Password  
HDD Password Status :  
Set Master Password  
Set User Password  
I/O Interface Security  
System Mode state  
Secure Boot state  
Secure Boot Control  
Key Management  
NOT INSTALLED  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
+/— : Change Opt.  
User  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
Enabled  
[Enabled]  
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To set the password:  
1.  
On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User  
Password.  
2.  
3.  
Type in a password then press  
.
Re-type to confirm the password then press  
.
To clear the password:  
1.  
On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User  
Password.  
2.  
3.  
Type in the current password then press  
.
Leave the Create New Password field blank then press  
.
4.  
Select Yes in the confirmation box then press  
.
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I/O Interface Security  
In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock  
or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC.  
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Security  
If Locked, LAN  
controller will  
be disabled.  
I/O Interface Security  
LAN Network Interface  
Wireless Network Interface  
HD AUDIO Interface  
[UnLock]  
[UnLock]  
[UnLock]  
USB Interface Security  
LAN Network Interface  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
Lock  
UnLock  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized  
Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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To lock an interface:  
1.  
2.  
On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.  
Select an interface you would like to lock then press  
.
3.  
Select Lock.  
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USB Interface Security  
Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB  
Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices.  
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Security  
If Locked, all  
USB device will  
be disabled  
USB Interface Security  
USB Interface  
[UnLock]  
External Ports  
CMOS Camera  
Card Reader  
[UnLock]  
[UnLock]  
[UnLock]  
USB Interface  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
nter: Select  
→←  
↓  
Lock  
UnLock  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized  
Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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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 select  
Lock.  
NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the  
External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security.  
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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.  
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Main  
Advanced  
Boot Security  
Save & Exit  
Password Description  
Set HDD Master  
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is  
set,then this only limits access to Setup  
and is only asked for when entering Setup.  
If ONLY the user’s password is set, then  
this is a power on password and must be  
entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup,  
the User will have Administrator rights.  
Password.  
***Advisable to  
Power Cycle System  
after Setting Hard  
Disk Passwords***  
Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED  
User Password Status  
Administrator Password  
User Password  
NOT INSTALLED  
NOT INSTALLED  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
HDD Password Status :  
Set Master Password  
Set User Password  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized  
I/O Interface Security  
Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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To set the HDD password:  
1.  
2.  
On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.  
Type in a password then press  
.
3.  
4.  
Re-type to confirm the password then press  
.
Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to  
set up the user password.  
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Save & Exit  
To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit  
before exiting the BIOS.  
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Main  
Advanced  
Boot  
Security Save & Exit  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
Save Changes and Exit  
Discard Changes and Exit  
Save Options  
Save Changes  
Discard Changes  
Restore Defaults  
Boot Override  
Windows Boot Manager  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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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.  
3.  
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive.  
Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.  
4.  
5.  
Restart your Notebook PC then press  
during POST.  
From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then  
press  
.
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Main Advanced  
Boot  
Security  
Save & Exit  
Press Enter to run  
the utility to  
select and update  
BIOS.  
Start Easy Flash  
Internal Pointing Device  
Wake on Lid Open  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Power Off Energy Saving  
SATA Configuration  
Graphics Configuration  
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USB Configuration  
Network Stack  
: Select Screen  
: Select Item  
Enter: Select  
→←  
↑↓  
+/— : Change Opt.  
F1  
F9  
: General Help  
: Optimized Defaults  
F10 : Save & Exit  
ESC : Exit  
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6.  
Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then  
press  
.
ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility  
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series  
New BIOS  
Platform: Unknown  
Current BIOS  
Platform: GL552  
Version: Unknown  
Version: 101  
Build Date: Unknown  
Build Time: Unknown  
Build Date: Oct 26 2012  
Build Time: 11:51:05  
FSO  
FS1  
FS2  
FS3  
FS4  
0 EFI  
<DIR>  
[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute  
7.  
After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to  
restore the system to its default settings.  
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Recovering your system  
Using recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the  
system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve  
performance.  
IMPORTANT!  
Back up all your data files before doing any recovery option on your  
Notebook PC.  
Note down important customized settings such as network settings,  
user names, and passwords to avoid data loss.  
Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before  
resetting your system.  
Windows® 8.1 allows you to do any of the following recovery options:  
Refresh your PC without affecting your files - This option allows  
you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files  
(photos, music, videos, documents) and apps from the Windows®  
store.  
Using this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default  
settings and delete other installed apps.  
Remove everything and reinstall Windows - This option resets  
your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must back up your  
data before doing this option.  
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Advanced startup - Using this option allows you to perform  
other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:  
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Using a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery  
DVD to startup your Notebook PC.  
Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced  
recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery,  
Startup Repair, Command Prompt, UEFI Firmware Settings,  
Startup Settings.  
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Enabling a recovery option  
Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the  
available recovery options for your Notebook PC.  
1.  
Launch the charms bar and select Settings.  
2.  
Select Change PC Settings.  
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3.  
Under the PC Settings options, select Update and recovery.  
4.  
Under the Update and recovery options, select Recovery then  
select the recovery option you would like to do.  
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Upgrading your Notebook PC  
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive  
Refer to the following steps if you need to install a new HDD (hard disk  
drive) of your Notebook PC.  
IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook  
PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.  
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or  
telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power  
supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.  
NOTES:  
The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and HDD may  
vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.  
It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional  
supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for  
further assistance.  
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A.  
B.  
Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.  
Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from  
your Notebook PC.  
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C.  
Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.  
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D.  
(optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC,  
disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the  
illustration below.  
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E.  
Use the flap on the HDD bay to pull it out of the compartment.  
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F.  
(optional) If an HDD is currently attached to the HDD bay, refer to  
to the following steps on how to remove the old HDD:  
1.  
2.  
Remove all the screws on the sides of the HDD bay.  
Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a  
flat dry surface with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing up,  
as shown in the illustration below.  
old HDD  
HDD bay  
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G.  
H.  
Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing the  
HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not  
obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.  
Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed  
earlier.  
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I.  
Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD  
connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the  
HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC.  
J.  
Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.  
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K.  
L.  
Align and replace the cover of the compartment.  
Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed  
earlier.  
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Memory module  
Upgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM  
(random-access memory module) in the memory module compartment.  
The following steps show you how to install a RAM module into your  
Notebook PC:  
IMPORTANT! Purchase an RAM module from authorized retailers of this  
Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.  
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or  
telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power  
supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.  
NOTES:  
The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and RAM module  
may vary per model but the module installation remains the same.  
It is recommended that you install the RAM module under  
professional supervision. You may also visit an authorized service  
center for further assistance.  
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A.  
B.  
Loosen the screw from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.  
Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from  
your Notebook PC.  
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D.  
Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.  
Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place  
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E.  
F.  
Align and replace the cover of the compartment.  
Reattach and secure the cover using the screw you removed  
earlier.  
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Useful tips for your Notebook PC  
To help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system  
performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some  
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 details.  
Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this  
updated too.  
Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to  
turn off your Notebook PC.  
Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup  
data in an external storage drive.  
Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high  
temperatures. If you are not going to use your Notebook PC for a  
long period of time (at least a month), we recommend that you  
take out the battery if the battery is removable.  
Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the following  
items prior to resetting your Notebook PC:  
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Product key for your operating systems and other installed  
applications  
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Backup data  
Log in ID and password  
Internet connection information  
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1.  
A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen  
when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?  
Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not  
affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently  
affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service  
center.  
2.  
My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How  
can I fix this?  
The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected  
by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. The  
brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per  
model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in  
your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display  
panel.  
3.  
How can I maximize my Notebook PC ‘s battery life?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness.  
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.  
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4.  
My battery charge indicator does not light up. Whats wrong?  
Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is  
attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power  
adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect  
them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC.  
If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service  
center for assistance.  
5.  
6.  
Why is my touchpad not working?  
Press  
to enable your touchpad.  
Check if ASUS Smart Gesture has been set to disable the  
touchpad when connecting an external pointing device.  
When I play audio and video files, why can’t I hear any sound  
from my Notebook PCs audio speakers?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Press  
to turn up the speaker volume.  
Check if your speakers were set to mute.  
Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook  
PC and remove it.  
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 assistance.  
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9.  
Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PCs audio  
speakers even if I already connected my headphone into the  
right jack port?  
Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound then access Audio  
Manager to configure the settings.  
My Notebook PC cannot do keystrokes correctly because my  
cursor keeps on moving. What should I do?  
Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your  
touchpad while you type on the keyboard. You can also disable  
your touchpad by pressing  
.
10. My Notebook PCs touchpad is not working. What should I  
do?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is set to disable touchpad by  
connecting an external pointing device to your Notebook  
PC. If yes, disable this function.  
Press  
.
11. Instead of showing letters, pressing the “U, I, and “O” keys  
on my keyboard displays numbers. How can I change this?  
Press the  
key or  
(on selected models) on your  
Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for  
inputting letters.  
12. How do I know that my system is running?  
Press and hold the power button for about two (2) seconds until  
the power button’s LED indicator blinks five times and the camera  
LED indicator blinks once.  
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Software FAQs  
1.  
When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights  
up but nothing appears on my screen. What can I do to fix  
this?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Force shutdown your Notebook PC by pressing the power  
button for about ten (10) seconds. Check if the power  
adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on  
your Notebook PC.  
If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service  
center for assistance.  
2.  
What should I do when my screen displays this message:  
“Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart.?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Remove all connected USB devices then restart your  
Notebook PC.  
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 than usual and my operating  
system lags. How can I fix this?  
Delete the applications you recently installed or were not  
included with your operating system package then restart your  
system.  
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5.  
My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I fix this?  
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:  
Remove all connected devices to your Notebook PC then  
restart your system.  
If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service  
center for assistance.  
Why can’t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode?  
You need to press the power button to resume your last  
working state.  
Your system might have completely used up its battery  
power. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC  
and connect to a power outlet then press the power button.  
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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 MPEG2 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 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.  
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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  
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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  
Mongolia.  
NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/Technical/FAQs/Blu-  
rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details.  
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.  
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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 multi-frequency signalling.  
Network Compatibility Declaration  
Statement 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.”  
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.  
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This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21  
standard.  
Country  
Austria1  
Applied  
Yes  
More Testing  
No  
Belgium  
Czech Republic  
Denmark1  
Finland  
Yes  
No  
No  
Not Applicable  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
France  
Yes  
No  
Germany  
Greece  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Hungary  
Iceland  
No  
Not Applicable  
Yes  
No  
Ireland  
Yes  
No  
Italy  
Still Pending  
No  
Still Pending  
Israel  
No  
Lichtenstein  
Luxemburg  
The Netherlands1  
Norway  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Poland  
No  
Not Applicable  
Portugal  
Spain  
No  
Not Applicable  
No  
Not Applicable  
Sweden  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Switzerland  
United Kingdom  
Yes  
Yes  
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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  
Interference Statement  
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
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 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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
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 compliance 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.)  
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.  
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive  
1999/5/EC)  
The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient:  
Essential requirements as in [Article 3]  
Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]  
Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]  
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b]  
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301  
489-17]  
Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]  
Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]  
CE Marking  
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 compatibilityand 2006/95/EC “Low  
voltage directive.  
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.  
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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:  
This device may not cause interference and  
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 away from  
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that  
is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.  
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).  
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Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’  
exposition aux ondes radio  
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations d’Industrie  
Canada définies pour un environnement non-contrôlé. Pour maintenir la  
conformité avec les exigences d’exposition RF d’IC, veuillez éviter tout contact  
direct avec l’antenne pendant l’émission. Les utilisateurs finaux doivent suivre  
les instructions de fonctionnement spécifiques pour satisfaire la conformité aux  
expositions RF.  
Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes :  
Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d’interférence, et  
Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences  
qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement 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 téléphonie satellite), cet appareil est destiné  
à être utilisé en intérieur et loin des fenêtres pour fournir un blindage maximal.  
Tout appareil (ou son antenne d’émission) qui est installé en extérieur est sujet à  
cette licence.  
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux  
appareils radio exempts de licence.  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)  
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Wireless Operation Channel for Different  
Domains  
N. America  
Japan  
2.412-2.462 GHz  
2.412-2.484 GHz  
Ch01 through CH11  
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:  
10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz)  
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:  
Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW  
Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW  
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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  
03 Allier  
05 Hautes Alpes  
08 Ardennes  
09 Ariège  
11 Aude  
12 Aveyron  
25 Doubs  
16 Charente  
26 Drôme  
24 Dordogne  
32 Gers  
36 Indre  
45 Loiret  
58 Nièvre  
37 Indre et Loire  
50 Manche  
59 Nord  
41 Loir et Cher  
55 Meuse  
60 Oise  
61 Orne  
63 Puy du Dôme  
64 Pyrénées Atlantique  
68 Haut Rhin  
66 Pyrénées Orientales  
70 Haute Saône  
67 Bas Rhin  
71 Saône et Loire  
75 Paris  
82 Tarn et Garonne  
89 Yonne  
84 Vaucluse  
88 Vosges  
90 Territoire de Belfort  
94 Val de Marne  
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.  
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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:  
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.  
DO NOT use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a  
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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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: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or  
H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2.  
TV 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 should 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.  
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.  
Prevention of Hearing Loss  
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume  
levels for long periods.  
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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)  
VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz  
nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.  
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German)  
ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning  
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri  
tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish)  
VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller  
en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt  
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish)  
VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo  
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty 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 mêre 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  
batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian)  
(Japanese)  
ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного типа возможно  
его возгорание. Утилизируйте аккумулятор в соответствии с инструкциями  
производителя. (Russian)  
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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 OPTICAL 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.  
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.  
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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in  
Modem)  
Danish  
Dutch  
English  
Finnish  
French  
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German  
Greek  
Italian  
Portuguese  
Spanish  
Swedish  
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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  
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 10 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.  
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems.  
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  
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ASUS 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. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/  
english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.  
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in  
North America  
For US and Canada customers, you can call 1-800-822-8837  
(toll-free) for recycling information of your ASUS products’  
rechargeable batteries.  
Regional notice for California  
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to  
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
Regional notice for Singapore  
This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.  
Complies with  
IDA Standards  
DB103778  
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Regional notice for India  
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule  
2011and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated  
biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations  
exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight  
in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in  
Schedule-II of the Rule.  
Notices for removeable batteries  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  
The battery and its component must be recycled or disposed of properly.  
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables  
La batterie de l’ordinateur portable peut présenter un risque d’incendie ou  
de brûlure si celle-ci est retirée ou désassemblée.  
La batterie et ses composants doivent être recyclés de façon appropriée.  
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EC Declaration of Conformity  
We, the undersigned,  
Manufacturer:  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address:  
4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH  
Authorized representative in Europe:  
Address, City:  
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN  
GERMANY  
Country:  
declare the following apparatus:  
Product name :  
Notebook PC  
Model name :  
GL552J, FZ50J, ZX50J  
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:  
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive  
EN 55022:2010+AC:2011  
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009  
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006  
EN 55024:2010  
EN 61000-3-3:2013  
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011  
1999/5/EC-R&TTE Directive  
EN 300 328 V1.8.1(2012-06)  
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)  
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)  
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)  
EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1(2011-05)  
EN 301 908-2 V5.2.1(2011-07)  
EN 301 893 V1.7.1(2012-06)  
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)  
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)  
EN 300 330-1 V1.7.1(2010-02)  
EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1(2010-02)  
EN 50360:2001  
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)  
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)  
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)  
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)  
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)  
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1(2012-09)  
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-09)  
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)  
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)  
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)  
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)  
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)  
EN 50385:2002  
EN 62479:2010  
EN 62311:2008  
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive  
EN 60950-1 / A12:2011  
EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011  
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive  
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008  
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009  
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009  
Regulation (EC) No. 617/2013  
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive  
CE marking  
Ver.140331  
(EC conformity marking)  
Position : CEO  
Name :  
Jerry Shen  
Declaration Date: 16/02/2015  
Signature : __________  
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2015  
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