Table of Contents
- About this manual
- Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
- Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
- Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
- Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
- Tips and FAQs
- Appendices
- DVD-ROM Drive Information
- Blu-ray ROM Drive Information
- Internal Modem Compliancy
- Overview
- Network Compatibility Declaration
- Non-Voice Equipment
- Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
- FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement
- Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)
- IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
- CE Marking
- Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio
- Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains
- France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
- UL Safety Notices
- Power Safety Requirement
- TV Notices
- REACH
- Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
- Prevention of Hearing Loss
- Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)
- Optical Drive Safety Information
- CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)
- ENERGY STAR complied product
- Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration
- ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
- Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America
- Regional notice for California
- Regional notice for Singapore
- Japan Technical Conformity Mark
- National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines
- Regional notice for India
- Notices for removable batteries
- Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables
- DVD-ROM Drive Information
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Table of Contents
About this manual ..................................................................................................... 7
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................. 8
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8
Typography .......................................................................................................................8
Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9
Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9
Caring for your Notebook PC .....................................................................................10
Proper disposal ................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View ............................................................................................................................. 14
Bottom ................................................................................................................................ 19
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 21
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................26
Charge your Notebook PC ...........................................................................................26
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 28
Press the power button ................................................................................................ 28
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................29
Using touch screen panel gestures ..........................................................................29
Using the touchpad ....................................................................................................... 32
Using the keyboard ................................................................................................... 36
Function keys ................................................................................................................... 36
Windows® 10 keys ..........................................................................................................37
Multimedia control keys............................................................................................... 38
Using the numeric keypad .......................................................................................... 39
Using the optical drive ............................................................................................. 40
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................44
Start menu ...................................................................................................................45
Launching the Start menu .......................................................................................... 46
Opening programs from the Start menu ............................................................... 46
Windows® apps ..........................................................................................................47
Working with Windows® apps.................................................................................... 48
Customizing Windows® apps ..................................................................................... 48
Task view ....................................................................................................................... 51
Snap feature ................................................................................................................52
Snap hotspots .................................................................................................................. 52
Action Center ..............................................................................................................54
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................55
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................57
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 58
Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 59
Connecting to wired networks .............................................................................60
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection ....................................60
Conguring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 61
Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................62
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 63
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) ............................................................................. 66
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................66
BIOS ................................................................................................................................66
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................66
BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 67
Recovering your system ..........................................................................................77
Performing a recovery option .................................................................................... 78
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Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................82
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................83
Software FAQs ............................................................................................................. 86
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information ...................................................................................... 90
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information .................................................................................92
Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 92
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 93
Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 93
Non-Voice Equipment ...................................................................................................93
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ................... 95
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ................................. 96
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .................................. 97
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 97
CE Marking ........................................................................................................................ 98
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 99
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains ...........................................100
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .......................................................100
UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 102
Power Safety Requirement .......................................................................................... 103
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 103
REACH ................................................................................................................................. 103
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice .............................................................. 103
Prevention of Hearing Loss ......................................................................................... 103
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 104
Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 105
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 106
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 108
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 108
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 109
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 109
Regional notice for California ..................................................................................... 109
Regional notice for Singapore ...................................................................................109
Japan Technical Conformity Mark ............................................................................ 110
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines ......... 110
Regional notice for India .............................................................................................. 110
Notices for removable batteries ................................................................................ 110
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................110
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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 dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 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.
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.
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.
= Use the touch screen panel (on selected models).
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
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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
in-ight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.
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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 elds.
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.
14" model
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15" model
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Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
Display panel
This high-denition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les on your
Notebook PC.
Touch screen panel (on selected models)
This high-denition touch screen panel provides excellent
viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les
on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate it using touch
screen gestures.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touch screen
panel and touchpad section in this manual.
Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o. 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 at least four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.
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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 diers 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 Gestures for the touch screen
panel and touchpad section in this manual.
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.
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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:
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 The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is less than 10%.
Lights o The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is between 10% to 100%.
Numeric keypad (on selected models)
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad
section in this manual.
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Bottom
NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
WARNING!
• ThebottomoftheNotebookPCcangetwarmtohotwhileinuseor
while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook
PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.
• OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshouldremovethebatteryinside
the device.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for
this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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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.
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Right Side
14” and 15” models
Optical drive (on selected models)
Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc
formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive
section in this manual.
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. 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
14" and 15" models
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.
LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area
network.
VGA port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an
external display.
HDMI port
This port is for the HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and
other protected content playback.
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USB 3.0 port
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
USB 2.0 port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0
or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, ash
disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset
or an external microphone.
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Chapter 2:
Using your Notebook PC
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Getting started
Charge your Notebook PC
A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
B. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power
(DC) input.
Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in
battery mode for the rst time.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models
and your region.
IMPORTANT!
Power adapter information:
• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac
• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz
• Ratingoutputcurrent:1.75A(33W)
• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V
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IMPORTANT!
• Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCand
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.
• EnsurethatyourNotebookPCisconnectedtothepoweradapter
before turning it on for the rst time. We strongly recommend that
you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on
power adapter mode.
• ThesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyourNotebook
PC.
• TodisconnectyourNotebookPCfromitsmainpowersupply,unplug
your Notebook PC from the power socket.
WARNING!
Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery.
• Thebatteryusedinthisdevicemaypresentariskofreorchemical
burn if removed or disassembled.
• Followthewarninglabelsforyourpersonalsafety.
• Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.
• Donotdisposeofinre.
• Neverattempttoshort-circuityourNotebookPC’sbattery.
• Neverattempttodisassembleandreassemblethebattery.
• Discontinueusageifleakageisfound.
• Thebatteryanditscomponentsmustberecycledordisposedof
properly.
• Keepthebatteryandothersmallcomponentsawayfromchildren.
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Lift to open the display panel
Press the power button
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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe
Swipe from the left edge of the
screen to launch Task view.
Swipe from the right edge of the
screen to launch Action Center.
Gestures for the touch screen
panel and 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 touch screen panel and touchpad.
NOTE:
• Thefollowingscreenshotsareforreferenceonly.Thetouchscreen
panel’s appearance may vary depending on model.
• Thetouchscreenpanelisavailableonselectedmodels.
Using touch screen panel gestures
The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of
your Notebook PC. The functions can be activated by using the hand
gestures on your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel.
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Zoom in Zoom out
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touch screen panel.
Bring together your two ngers
on the touch screen panel.
Tap/Double-tap Press and hold
• Tapanapptoselectit.
• Double-tapanappto
launch it.
Press and hold to open the right-
click menu.
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Finger slide Drag
Slide your nger to scroll up and
down and slide your nger to pan
the screen left or right.
• Dragtocreateaselection
box around multiple items.
• Draganddropanitemto
move it to a new location.
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Using the touchpad
Moving the pointer
You can tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide
your nger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
Slide horizontally
Slide vertically
Slide diagonally
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One-nger gestures
Tap/Double-tap
• Tapanapptoselectit.
• Double-tapanapptolaunchit.
Drag and drop
Double-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the
touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your nger from the
touchpad.
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Left-click Right-click
• Clickanapptoselectit.
• Double-clickanappto
launch it.
Click 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.
Two-nger gestures
Two-nger scroll (up/down) Two-nger scroll (left/right)
Slide two ngers to scroll up or
down.
Slide two ngers to scroll left or
right.
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Drag and drop
Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other
nger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your nger o the
button to drop the item.
Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two ngers
on the touchpad.
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touchpad.
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Function keys
The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the
following commands:
Using the keyboard
Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode
Turns Airplane mode on or o
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables
all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness
Increases display brightness
Turns the display panel o
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 o
Turns the speaker volume down
Turns the speaker volume up
Windows® 10 keys
There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard
used as below:
Press this key to launch the Start menu
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 les, 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
Play or
pause
Skip to
previous
track or
rewind
Skip to
next track
or fast
forward
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Using the numeric keypad
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.
NOTE: The numeric keypad layout may dier by model or territory but the
usage procedures remain the same.
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Using the optical drive
NOTE:
• Theactuallocationoftheelectronicejectbuttonmayvary
depending on your Notebook PC model.
• TheactualappearanceoftheNotebookPCopticaldrivemayalso
vary depending on model but usage procedures remain the same.
• Theopticaldriveisavailableonselectedmodels.
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. Gently pull out the drive tray.
IMPORTANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that
there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray.
3. Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up, then gently
place it inside the hub.
4. Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical
drive hub.
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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® 10
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Starting for the rst time
When you start your Notebook PC for the rst time, a series of screens
appear to guide you in conguring your Windows® 10 operating system.
To start your Notebook PC for the rst time:
1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few
minutes until the setup screen appears.
2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on
your Notebook PC.
3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the following basic
items:
• Personalize
• Getonline
• Settings
• Youraccount
5. After conguring the basic items, Windows® 10 proceeds to install
your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC
is kept powered on during the setup process.
6. Once the setup process is complete, the Desktop appears.
NOTE: The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only.
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Start menu
The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC’s programs,
Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
You can use the Start menu to do these common activities:
• StartprogramsorWindows®apps
• OpencommonlyusedprogramsorWindows®apps
• AdjustNotebookPCsettings
• GethelpwiththeWindowsoperatingsystem
• TurnoyourNotebookPC
• LogofromWindowsorswitchtoadierentuseraccount
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account
Launch the Start menu
Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep
Launch All apps
Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar
Launch an app from the Start screen
Launch File Explorer
Launch Settings
Launch Search
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Launching the Start menu
Tap the Start button in the lower-left corner of
your desktop.
Position your mouse pointer over the Start button
in the lower-left corner of your desktop then click it.
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
Opening programs from the Start menu
One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs
installed on your Notebook PC.
Tap the program to launch it.
Position your mouse pointer over the program then
click to launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs.
Press to launch it.
NOTE: Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of
programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical order.
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Windows® apps
These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and
displayed in tiled-format for easy access.
NOTE: Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account
before they are fully launched.
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch,
customize, and close apps.
Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu
Tap the app to launch it.
Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to
launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press
to launch an app.
Customizing Windows® apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start
menu using the following steps:
Moving apps
Press and hold the app, then drag and drop it to a new
location.
Position your mouse pointer over the app, then drag
and drop the app to a new location.
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Unpinning apps
Press and hold the app, then tap the icon.
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click
it, then click Unpin from Start.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press ,
then select Unpin from Start.
Resizing apps
Press and hold the app, then tap and select an app
tile size.
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click
it, then click Resize and select an app tile size.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press ,
then select Resize and select an app tile size.
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Pinning more apps to the Start menu
From All apps, press and hold the app you want to add
to the Start menu, then tap Pin to Start.
From All apps, position your mouse pointer over the
app you want to add to the Start menu and right-click it,
then click Pin to Start.
From All apps, press on the app that you want to
add to the Start menu, then select Pin to Start.
Pinning apps to the taskbar
Press and hold the app, then tap Pin to taskbar.
Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click
it, then click Pin to taskbar.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press ,
then select Pin to taskbar.
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Task view
Quickly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view
feature, you can also use task view to switch between desktops.
Launching task view
Tap the icon on the taskbar or swipe form the left
edge of the screen.
Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the
taskbar and click it.
Press on your keyboard.
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Snap feature
The Snap feature displays apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or
switch between apps.
Snap hotspots
You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place.
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Using Snap
or
1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Drag the title bar of your app and drop the app to
the edge of the screen to snap.
3. Launch another app and repeat the above steps to
snap another app.
1. Launch the app you wish to snap.
2. Press and hold the key, then use the arrow
keys to snap the app.
3. Launch another app and repeat the above steps to
snap another app.
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Action Center
Action Center consolidates notications from apps and presents a single
place where you can interact with them. It also has a really useful Quick
Actions section at the bottom.
Launching Action Center
Click the icon on the taskbar or swipe from the right
edge of the screen.
Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the
taskbar and click it.
Press on your keyboard.
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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® 10.
\
Launches Start menu
Launches Action Center
Launches the desktop
Launches the File Explorer
Opens the Share panel
Launches Settings
Launches Connect panel
Activates the Lock screen
Minimizes all currently active windows
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Launches Search
Launches Project panel
Opens the Run window
Opens Ease of Access Center
Opens the context menu of the Start button
Launches the magnier icon and zooms in
your screen
Zooms out your screen
Opens 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! Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane
mode is turned o before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your
Notebook PC.
Connecting Wi-Fi
Connect your Notebook PC to a Wi-Fi network by using the following
steps:
or
1. Select the icon from the taskbar.
2. Select the icon to enable Wi-Fi.
3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi
connections.
4. Select Connect to start the network connection.
NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to
activate the Wi-Fi connection.
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or
1. Launch Settings from the Start menu.
2. Select Devices, then select Bluetooth to search for
Bluetooth-enabled devices.
3. 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, select
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.
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-
enabled devices.
IMPORTANT! Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane
mode is turned o 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. Connect your devices by using the
following steps:
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use
your Notebook PC safely while in-ight.
Turning Airplane mode o
or
1. Launch Action Center from the taskbar.
2. Select the icon to disable Airplane mode.
Press .
Turning Airplane mode on
or
1. Launch Action Center from the taskbar.
2. Select the icon to enable Airplane mode.
Press .
NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-ight
services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when
using your Notebook PC in-ight.
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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 congure 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.
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network
connection
or
1. Launch Settings.
2. Select Network & Internet.
3. Select Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center.
4. Select your LAN then select Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then
select Properties.
6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically then
select OK.
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
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7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center
window then select Set up a new connection or
network.
8. Select Connect to the Internet then select Next.
9. Select Broadband (PPPoE).
10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection
name then select Connect.
11. Select Close to nish the conguration.
12. Select on the taskbar then select the
connection you just created.
13. Type your user name and password then select
Connect to start connecting to the Internet.
Conguring a static IP network connection
or
1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic
IP/PPPoE network connection.
2. Select 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 select OK.
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Turning your Notebook PC off
You can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following
procedures:
or
• LaunchtheStartmenu,thenselect >
Shut down to do a normal shutdown.
• Fromthelog-inscreen,select > Shut down.
• Press to launch Shut Down
Windows. Select Shut Down from the drop-
down list then select OK.
• IfyourNotebookPCisunresponsive,press
and hold the power button for at least four (4)
seconds until your Notebook PC turns o.
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Putting your Notebook PC to sleep
To put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode:
or
• LaunchtheStartmenu,thenselect >
Sleep to put your Notebook PC to sleep.
• Fromthelog-inscreen,select > Sleep.
Press to launch Shut Down Windows.
Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK.
NOTE: You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the
power button once.
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Chapter 4:
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The POST (Power-On Self-Test) 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 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) 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:
• Anerrormessageappearsonscreenduringsystembootupand
requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
• Youhaveinstalledanewsystemcomponentthatrequiresfurther
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 dier 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.
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Sets the system
boot order
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2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
Sets the system
boot order
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
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Boot Conguration
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Launch CSM [Disabled]
Driver Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager]
Add New Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot Option #1
Windows Boot Manager
Disabled
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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:
• IfyouinstallaUser Password, you will be prompted to input this
before entering your Notebook PC's operating system.
• IfyouinstallanAdministrator Password, you will be prompted to
input this before entering BIOS.
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.
Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
System Mode state User
Secure Boot state Enabled
Secure Boot Control [Enabled]
Key Management
Set Administrator
Password. The
password length
must be in the
following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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To set the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User
Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
To clear the password:
1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User
Password.
2. Type in the current password then press .
3. Leave the Create New Password eld blank then press .
4. Select Yes in the conrmation 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.
I/O Interface Security
LAN Network Interface [UnLock]
Wireless Network Interface [UnLock]
HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock]
USB Interface Security
If Locked, LAN
controller will
be disabled.
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Security
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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LAN Network Interface
Lock
UnLock
To lock an interface:
1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.
2. Select an interface you would like to lock then press
.
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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USB Interface Security
USB Interface [UnLock]
External Ports [UnLock]
CMOS Camera [UnLock]
Card Reader [UnLock]
If Locked, all
USB device will
be disabled
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Security
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
USB Interface
Lock
UnLock
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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Set HDD Master
Password.
***Advisable to
Power Cycle System
after Setting Hard
Disk Passwords***
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized
Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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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.
Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED
User Password Status NOT INSTALLED
Administrator Password
User Password
HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED
Set Master Password
Set User Password
I/O Interface Security
To set the HDD password:
1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.
2. Type in a password then press .
3. Re-type to conrm the password then press .
4. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to
set up the user password.
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Save & Exit
To keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit
before exiting the BIOS.
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : Optimized Defaults
F10 : Save & Exit
ESC : Exit
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Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
Windows Boot Manager
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
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Start Easy Flash
Internal Pointing Device [Enabled]
Wake on Lid Open [Enabled]
Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled]
SATA Conguration
Graphics Conguration
Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation
USB Conguration
Network Stack
Press Enter to run
the utility to
select and update
BIOS.
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/— : Change Opt.
F1 : General Help
F9 : 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 le for your model from the ASUS website.
2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS le to a ash disk drive.
3. Connect your ash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
4. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST.
5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then
press .
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FSO
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS4
0 EFI
<DIR>
ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility
[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute
Current BIOS
Platform: X553/453
Version: 101
Build Date: Oct 26 2012
Build Time: 11:51:05
New BIOS
Platform: Unknown
Version: Unknown
Build Date: Unknown
Build Time: Unknown
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series
6. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then
press .
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!
• Backup all your data les before doing any recovery option on your
Notebook PC.
• Notedownimportantcustomizedsettingssuchasnetworksettings,
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® 10 allows you to do any of the following recovery options:
• Keepmyles- This option allows you refresh your Notebook
PC without aecting personal les (photos, music, videos,
documents).
Using this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default
settings and delete other installed apps.
• Removeeverything- This option resets your Notebook PC to
its factory settings. You must backup your data before doing this
option.
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• Gobacktoanearlierbuild- This option allows you to go back
to an earlier build. Use this option if this build is not working for
you.
• Advancedstartup- Using this option allows you to perform
other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:
- 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,
and Startup Settings.
Performing 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 Settings and select Update and security.
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2. Under the Update and security option, select Recovery then
select the recovery option you would like to perform.
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Tips and FAQs
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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:
• UpdateWindows®periodicallytoensurethatyourapplications
have the latest security settings.
• Useananti-virussoftwaretoprotectyourdataandkeepthis
updated too.
• Unlessabsolutelynecessary,refrainfromusingforceshutdownto
turn o your Notebook PC.
• Alwaysbackupyourdataandmakeitapointtocreateabackup
data in an external storage drive.
• RefrainfromusingtheNotebookPCatextremelyhigh
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.
• Disconnectallexternaldevicesandensureyouhavethefollowing
items prior to resetting your Notebook PC:
- Product key for your operating systems and other installed
applications
- Backup data
- Log in ID and password
- Internet connection information
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Hardware FAQs
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
aect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently
aects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service
center.
2. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How
can I x this?
The color and brightness of your display panel may be aected
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:
• Usethefunctionkeystoadjustthedisplaybrightness.
• IfyouarenotusinganyWi-Ficonnection,switchyour
system into Airplane mode.
• DisconnectunusedUSBdevices.
• Closeunusedapplications,especiallythosethattakeuptoo
much system memory.
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4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?
• Checkwhetherthepoweradapterorbatterypackis
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.
• Iftheproblemstillexists,contactyourlocalASUSservice
center for assistance.
5. Why is my touchpad not working?
Press to enable your touchpad.
6. When I play audio and video les, why can’t I hear any sound
from my Notebook PC’s audio speakers?
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:
• Press to turn up the speaker volume.
• Checkifyourspeakersweresettomute.
• CheckifaheadphonejackisconnectedtoyourNotebook
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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8. 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 .
9. 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 o this feature and use the said keys for
inputting letters.
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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 x
this?
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:
• ForceshutdownyourNotebookPCbypressingthepower
button for at least four (4) seconds. Check if the power
adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on
your Notebook PC.
• Iftheproblemstillexists,contactyourlocalASUSservice
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:
• RemoveallconnectedUSBdevicesthenrestartyour
Notebook PC.
• Removeanyopticaldiscsthatareleftinsidetheopticaldrive
then restart.
• Iftheproblemstillexists,yourNotebookPCmighthavea
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 x this?
Delete the applications you recently installed or were not
included with your operating system package then restart your
system.
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4. My Notebook PC does not boot up. How can I x this?
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:
• RemoveallconnecteddevicestoyourNotebookPCthen
restart your system.
• Iftheproblemstillexists,contactyourlocalASUSservice
center for assistance.
5. Why can’t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode?
• Youneedtopressthepowerbuttontoresumeyourlast
working state.
• Yoursystemmighthavecompletelyusedupitsbattery
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
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 specic
geographic regions as dened in “Region Denitions” 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 ve 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.
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.
NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is available on selected models.
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Region Denitions
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, Pacic
Islands, South America
Region 5
CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea
Region 6
China
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Region Denitions
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.
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information
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 dierences between the individual PSTNs provided in dierent 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 rst instance.
The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view HD (High-Denition) videos and other
disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs.
NOTE: The Blue-ray ROM Drive is available on selected models.
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Overview
On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has
been published in the Ocial 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
justied 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 Notied Body and the vendor:
“This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed
to work and any notied networks with which the equipment may have inter-
working diculties.”
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
notied networks with which the equipment may have inter-working diculties.
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 Notied Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals
using CTR 21. The results are Europe’s rst 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 Applied More Testing
Austria
1
Yes No
Belgium Yes No
Czech Republic No Not Applicable
Denmark
1
Yes Yes
Finland Yes No
France Yes No
Germany Yes No
Greece Yes No
Hungary No Not Applicable
Iceland Yes No
Ireland Yes No
Italy Still Pending Still Pending
Israel No No
Lichtenstein Yes No
Luxemburg Yes No
The Netherlands
1
Yes Yes
Norway Yes No
Poland No Not Applicable
Portugal No Not Applicable
Spain No Not Applicable
Sweden Yes No
Switzerland Yes No
United Kingdom Yes No
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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 superuous).
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:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterference
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 o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
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• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthatto
which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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
modications 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: Oce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Administration, U.S. Government Printing Oce.)
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution
Statement
WARNING! Any changes or modications 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 specied rmware 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 specic 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 sucient:
• Essentialrequirementsasin[Article3]
• Protectionrequirementsforhealthandsafetyasin[Article3.1a]
• Testingforelectricsafetyaccordingto[EN60950]
• Protectionrequirementsforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[Article3.1b]
• Testingforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[EN301489-1]&[EN301
489-17]
• Eectiveuseoftheradiospectrumasin[Article3.2]
• Radiotestsuitesaccordingto[EN300328-2]
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 specic operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterferenceand
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmay
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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CE Marking
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds by way of health
protection.
The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the
general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by
independent scientic organizations through regular and thorough evaluations
of scientic studies. The unit of measurement for the European Council’s
recommended limit for mobile devices is the “Specic Absorption Rate” (SAR),
and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/Kg averaged over 10 gram of body tissue. It meets
the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP).
For next-to-body operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNRP
exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 50566 and EN 62209-2. SAR is
measured with the device directly contacted to the body while transmitting at the
highest certied output power level in all frequency bands of the mobile device.
CE Mark Warning
This device complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Countries where the device will be sold to:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK
EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE
IT IS LI LT LU LV MT NL
NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
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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 dénies 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 naux doivent suivre
les instructions de fonctionnement spéciques pour satisfaire la conformité aux
expositions RF.
Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes :
• Cetappareilnepeutpascauserd’interférence,et
• Cetappareildoitacceptertouteinterférence,ycomprislesinterférences
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.
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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum
authorized power indoors are:
• 10mWfortheentire2.4GHzband(2400MHz–2483.5MHz)
• 100mWforfrequenciesbetween2446.5MHzand2483.5MHz
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
2446.5–2483.5MHzband.Useoutdoorsonpublicpropertyisnotpermitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
• Maximumauthorizedpowerindoorsis100mW
• Maximumauthorizedpoweroutdoorsis10mW
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent
Domains
N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11
Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13
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Departmentsinwhichtheuseofthe2400–2483.5MHzbandispermittedwithan
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 16 Charente
24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme
32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire
41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche
55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord
60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme
64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin
68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire
75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse
88 Vosges 89 Yonne 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 re, electric shock, and injury to persons, including
the following:
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCnearwater,forexample,nearabathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCduringanelectricalstorm.Theremaybea
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCinthevicinityofagasleak.
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.
• DonotdisposetheNotebookPCbatterypackinare,astheymay
explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions
to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion.
• Donotusepoweradaptersorbatteriesfromotherdevicestoreducethe
risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion. Use only UL certied
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, 0.75mm
2
or
H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm
2
.
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–installationshouldincludebondingthescreenofthecoaxialcabletothe
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
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.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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 specied 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
ecient 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 benets 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 dierent 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 Singapore
This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.
Complies with
IDA Standards
DB103778
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.
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Notices for removable batteries
• Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.
• Thebatteryanditscomponentmustberecycledordisposedofproperly.
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables
• Labatteriedel’ordinateurportablepeutprésenterunrisqued’incendieou
de brûlure si celle-ci est retirée ou désassemblée.
• Labatterieetsescomposantsdoiventêtrerecyclésdefaçonappropriée.
Regional notice for India
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling)Rule
2011” and 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.
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
of the Philippines
This ASUS product complies with NTC Standards.
No.: ESD-XXXXXXXX
Japan Technical Conformity Mark
The internal wireless module of this Notebook PC has been certied by Japan
Telec.
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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
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name :
Notebook P.C.
Model name : X453M, A453M, D453M, R413M, F453M, X403M, P453M
X453S, A453S, D453S, R413S, F453S, X403S, P453S
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 61000-3-3:2008
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 50360:2001
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 62311:2008
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 50566:2013
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A12: 2011
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A2: 2013
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 (EU) No. 617/2013
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive
Ver. 150326
CE marking
Declaration Date: 17/08/2015
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2015
Position : CEO
Name :
Jerry Shen
Signature :
__________
(EC conformity marking)
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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
Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country: GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Notebook
Model name : X553M,A553M,D553M,R515M,F553M,X503M,P553M,
K553M,X553S,A553S,F553S,D553S,R515S,X503S,P553S
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 62479:2010
EN 50566:2013
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
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CE marking
Declaration Date: 10/08/2015
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2015
Position : CEO
Name :
Jerry Shen
Signature :
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