ASUS X550Z User Manual

E10476

Revised Edition V3

May 2015

Notebook PC

E-Manual

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 .......................................................................................................................... 20

Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 22

Front Side .......................................................................................................................... 24

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 touchpad .....................................................................................29

Moving the pointer........................................................................................................ 29

ASUS Smart Gesture ...................................................................................................... 36

Using the keyboard...................................................................................................37

Function keys................................................................................................................... 37

Function keys for ASUS Apps ..................................................................................... 38

Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 39

Multimedia control keys............................................................................................... 39

Using the numeric keypad.......................................................................................... 40

Using the optical drive.............................................................................................41

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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.......................................................................................... 56

Charms bar........................................................................................................................ 58

Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 60

Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................62

Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................64

Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... 64

Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 65

Airplane mode................................................................................................................. 66

Connecting to wired networks.............................................................................67

Conﬁguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .................................... 67

Conﬁguring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 68

Turning your Notebook PC oﬀ..............................................................................69

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 69

Windows^®8.1 lock screen........................................................................................70

To proceed from the lock screen............................................................................... 70

Customizing your lock screen.................................................................................... 71

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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

The Power-On Self-Test (POST).............................................................................74

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 74

BIOS ................................................................................................................................74

Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 74

BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................... 75

Recovering your system..........................................................................................85

Enabling a recovery option......................................................................................... 87

Tips and FAQs

Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................90

Hardware FAQs...........................................................................................................91

Software FAQs.............................................................................................................94

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information...................................................................................... 98

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information ................................................................................. 100

Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 100

Overview............................................................................................................................ 101

Network Compatibility Declaration......................................................................... 101

Non-Voice Equipment .................................................................................................. 101

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement................... 103

FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement................................. 104

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. 105

CE Marking........................................................................................................................ 105

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 106

Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 107

Wireless Operation Channel for Diﬀerent Domains........................................... 108

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 108

UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................ 110

Power Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... 111

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TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 111

REACH................................................................................................................................. 111

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice.............................................................. 111

Prevention of Hearing Loss......................................................................................... 111

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)........................................... 112

Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 113

CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 114

ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 116

Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 116

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... 117

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 117

Regional notice for California..................................................................................... 117

Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 117

Regional notice for India.............................................................................................. 118

Notices for removeable batteries.............................................................................. 118

Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables.......................................................... 118

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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.

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

in-ﬂight 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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Microphone

The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,

voice narrations, or simple audio recording.

Camera

The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos

using your Notebook PC.

Camera indicator

The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.

Microphone

The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,

voice narrations, or simple audio recording.

Display panel

This high-deﬁnition display panel provides excellent viewing

features for photos, videos, and other multimedia ﬁles on your

Notebook PC.

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 at least four (4) seconds

until your Notebook PC shuts down.

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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.

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 Gestures for the touchpad

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:

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%.

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Drive activity indicator

This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is

accessing the internal storage drives.

Bluetooth / Wireless indicator

This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC’s

wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.

Number lock indicator

This indicator lights up when the number lock

function is activated. This allows you to use some of

the keys on your keyboard for numeric input.

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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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.

•

Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside

the device.

IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the speciﬁcations for

this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.

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

USB 2.0 port (on selected models)

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or

USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, ﬂash disk

drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.

Optical drive

Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc

formats such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs.

Optical disc drive eject button

Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.

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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.

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.

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Left Side

Kensington® security slot

The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your

Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC

security products.

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 the HDMI (High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface)

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 port

The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate

of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect ampliﬁed speakers or

headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset

or an external microphone.

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Front Side

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.

Memory card reader

This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card

formats.

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Chapter 2:

Using your Notebook PC

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Getting started

Charge your Notebook PC

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: 3.42A (65W), 4.74A (90W)

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.

•

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 disassemble 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/Double-tap

•

In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.

In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it.

Drag and drop

Double-tap an 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

Rotate

Tap two ﬁngers on the touchpad To rotate an image, place two

to simulate the right-click

function.

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.

NOTE: Ensure to enable rotate gesture in your Notebook PC. For more

information, refer to the section ASUS Smart Gesture.

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Zoom out

Zoom in

Bring together your two ﬁngers

on the touchpad.

Spread apart your two ﬁngers on

the touchpad.

Drag and drop

Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other

ﬁnger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your ﬁnger oﬀ the

button to drop the item.

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Three-ﬁnger gestures

Swipe up

Swipe left/right

Swipe three ﬁngers upward to

show all running applications.

Swipe three ﬁngers left or right

to show running apps in Desktop

mode or Start screen.

Swipe down

Swipe three ﬁngers downward to show the Desktop mode.

NOTE: Ensure to enable the three-ﬁnger gestures in your Notebook PC .

For more information, refer to the section ASUS Smart Gesture.

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ASUS Smart Gesture

To launch ASUS Smart Gesture:

Launch the Desktop app.

On the lower-right corner of the taskbar, tap

to launch ASUS Smart Gesture app.

Tick the items you want to enable/disable:

Tap Apply then tap OK.

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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

Function keys for ASUS Apps

Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that

can be used to launch ASUS apps.

Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement

Technology app to switch between these display

color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid

Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Proﬁle, and

Normal.

Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app

Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app

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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.

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

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

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 remain the same.

Inserting an optical disc

While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to

partially eject the optical drive tray.

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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.

Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical

drive hub.

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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:

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.

Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.

Follow the onscreen instructions to conﬁgure the following basic

items:

•

Personalize

Get online

Settings

Your account

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:

Launch the Desktop.

Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the

Start button, to launch the pop-up window.

Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to

tick the Navigation and Start screen options you

want to use.

Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit.

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Working with Windows^®apps

Use your Notebook PC’s 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.

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

Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the

launched app then wait for the pointer to change

to a hand icon.

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 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 touchpad.

Launch the All Apps screen

Right-click on the apps that you want to add on

the Start screen.

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 enable application sharing

and quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.

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 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

This charm allows you to look for ﬁles, applications, or

programs in your Notebook PC.

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 touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap.

Launch the app you wish to snap.

Hover the mouse point on the top side of your

screen.

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.

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.

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.

Launch the Charms bar.

Tap/click and tap/click

Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi

connections.

Tap/click Connect to start the network connection.

NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to

activate the Wi-Fi connection.

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:

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.

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

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

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 in-ﬂight

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 ISP (Internet Service Provider) 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

Launch Desktop.

From the Windows^®taskbar, right-click the network

icon

then tap/click Open Network and

Sharing Center.

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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Tap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then

tap/click OK.

NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.

Return to the Network and Sharing Center

window then tap/click Set up a new connection or

network.

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

Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conﬁguring a dynamic

IP/PPPoE network connection.

Tap/click Use the following IP address.

Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default

gateway from your service provider.

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

Tap/click on the touchpad or press any key on

your Notebook PC's keyboard.

(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

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

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.

Scroll down to customize the following options

for your lock screen’s slideshow:

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Adding app updates

Launch the Charms bar > Settings.

Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.

Scroll down until you see the Lock screen apps

option.

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:

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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Chapter 4:

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.

On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1.

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.

: General Help

: Optimized Defaults

Add New Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

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Press

and select a device as the Boot Option #1.

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 Priorities

Boot Option #1

: Select Screen

: Select Item

Enter: Select

→←

↑↓

Windows Boot Manager

[Windows Boot Manager]

Disabled

+/— : Change Opt.

: 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.

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

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

: General Help

: Optimized Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

Enabled

[Enabled]

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To set the password:

On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User

Password.

Type in a password then press

Re-type to conﬁrm the password then press

To clear the password:

On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User

Password.

Type in the current password then press

Leave the Create New Password ﬁeld blank

then press

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.

Security

If Locked, LAN

controller will

be disabled.

I/O Interface Security

LAN Network Interface

Wireless Network Interface

HD AUDIO Interface

[UnLock]

USB Interface Security

LAN Network Interface

: Select Screen

: Select Item

Enter: Select

→←

↑↓

Lock

UnLock

+/— : Change Opt.

: General Help

: Optimized

Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

To lock an interface:

On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security.

Select an interface you would like to lock then press

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.

Security

If Locked, all

USB device will

be disabled

USB Interface Security

USB Interface

[UnLock]

External Ports

CMOS Camera

Card Reader

[UnLock]

USB Interface

: Select Screen

: Select Item

Enter: Select

→←

↑↓

Lock

UnLock

+/— : Change Opt.

: General Help

: Optimized

Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

To lock the USB interface:

On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security > USB

Interface Security.

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.

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

: Select Screen

: Select Item

Enter: Select

→←

↑↓

HDD Password Status :

Set Master Password

Set User Password

+/— : Change Opt.

: General Help

: Optimized

I/O Interface Security

Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

To set the HDD password:

On the Security screen, select Set Master Password.

Type in a password then press

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.

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.

: General Help

: Optimized Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

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To update the BIOS:

Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest

BIOS ﬁle for your model from the ASUS website.

Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS ﬁle to a ﬂash disk drive.

Connect your ﬂash disk drive to your Notebook PC.

Restart your Notebook PC then press

during POST.

From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then

press

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]

Power Off Energy Saving

SATA Conﬁguration

Graphics Conﬁguration

Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation

USB Conﬁguration

Network Stack

: Select Screen

: Select Item

Enter: Select

→←

↑↓

+/— : Change Opt.

: General Help

: Optimized Defaults

F10 : Save & Exit

ESC : Exit

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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: X550

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

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).

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:

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.

Launch the charms bar and select Settings.

Select Change PC Settings.

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Under the PC Settings options, select Update and recovery.

Under the Update and recovery options, select Recovery then

select the recovery option you would like to do.

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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:

•

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:

Product key for your operating systems and other installed

applications

Backup data

Internet connection information

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Hardware FAQs

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.

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.

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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My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s 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.

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 PC’s 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.

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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Why does audio still come out from my Notebook PC’s 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 PC’s 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.

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Software FAQs

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 at least four (4) 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.

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.

Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive

then restart.

If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a

memory storage problem. Contact your local ASUS service

center for assistance.

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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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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Appendices

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DVD-ROM Drive Information

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.

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

The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view HD (High-Deﬁnition) videos and other

disc ﬁle formats such as DVDs and CDs.

NOTE: The Blue-ray ROM Drive is available on selected models.

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

Belgium

Czech Republic

Denmark¹

Finland

Yes

Not Applicable

Yes

France

Yes

Germany

Greece

Yes

Hungary

Iceland

Not Applicable

Yes

Ireland

Yes

Italy

Still Pending

Israel

Lichtenstein

Luxemburg

The Netherlands¹

Norway

Yes

Poland

Not Applicable

Portugal

Spain

Not Applicable

Sweden

Yes

Switzerland

United Kingdom

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 compatibility”and 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).

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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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, 0.75mm²or

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

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.

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 :

X550Z, F550Z, R510Z, A550Z, K550Z

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 V1.6.1(2011-11)

EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)

EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)

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 62479:2010

EN 50385:2002

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: 12/12/2014

Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2014

Signature : __________

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