Asus S301L, E-Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook PC E Manual First Edition June 2013 E8276 ...

Page 2: ... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recove...

Page 3: ...ew 12 Bottom 17 Right Side 19 Left Side 20 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys 36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows 8 keys 38 Chapter 3 Working withWi...

Page 4: ...to wired networks 63 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 63 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4 ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5 Power on SelfTest POST The Power on Self Test POST 80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 80 BIOS 80 ...

Page 5: ...C Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 112 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relative à l exposition aux ondes radio 113 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 114 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 114 UL Safety Notices 116 Power Safety Requirement 117 TV Notices 117 REACH 117 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 117 Prevention of Hearing Loss 117 Nordic Lithium Cautions for l...

Page 6: ... Working with Windows 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 in your Notebook PC Chapter 4 ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC s Windows 8 operating system Chapter 5 Power on Self test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs...

Page 7: ...e 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 touch screen panel Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Typography Bold This indicates a m...

Page 8: ...m 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 expos...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...Notebook PC E Manual 11 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 12: ...12 Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country The top view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model ...

Page 13: ...xcellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC It also allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures NOTE For more details refer to the Using the touch screen panel section in this manual 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 mod...

Page 14: ...e overheating may occur 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 ta...

Page 15: ...s than 10 Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10 to 100 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives Bluetooth Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC s wireless function Bluetooth or Wi Fi is enabled Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when t...

Page 16: ...table 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 th...

Page 17: ... bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents IMPORTANT Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled ...

Page 18: ...otebook PC WARNING Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Audio speakers The built in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC The audio features of this Notebook PC are software controlled ...

Page 19: ...ts These USB Universal Serial Bus ports are compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products ...

Page 20: ...otebook PC WARNING The adapter may become warm to hot while in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source IMPORTANT Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network ...

Page 21: ... content playback USB 3 0 ports These USB Universal Serial Bus 3 0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and are backward compatible to USB 2 0 Headphone output microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone ...

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Page 23: ...Notebook PC E Manual 23 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 24: ... 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...

Page 25: ...ery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for your personal safety Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Do not dispose of in fire Never attempt to short circuit your Notebook PC s battery Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery Discontinue usage if leakage is found The battery and ...

Page 26: ...26 Notebook PC E Manual Lift to open the display panel Press the power button ...

Page 27: ...Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad Using the touch screen panel ...

Page 28: ...r two fingers on the touch panel Top edge swipe Finger slide In the Start screen swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the All Apps bar In a running app swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right ...

Page 29: ...oving 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 Using the touchpad ...

Page 30: ...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 ...

Page 31: ...n 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 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 ...

Page 32: ...rt 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 your running apps Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 33: ...ate the right click function To rotate an image place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still Two finger scroll up down Two finger scroll left right Slide two fingers to scroll up or down Slide two fingers to scroll left or right ...

Page 34: ...g 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 down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location ...

Page 35: ...Notebook PC E Manual 35 Three finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications Swipe three fingers downward to show the Desktop mode ...

Page 36: ...C 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 Activates the second screen NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off ...

Page 37: ...at 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 Power4Gear Hybrid app Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up ...

Page 38: ...pecial Windows keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below Press this key to go back to the Start screen If you are already in the Start screen press this key to go back to the last app you opened Press this key to simulate the right click functions ...

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Page 40: ...ge to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Keep your PC secure Personalize Wireless Settings Sign in to your PC 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities Windows ...

Page 41: ...t 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 Zoom in out button 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 f...

Page 42: ...l 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 ...

Page 43: ...e 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 on the Start screen s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen 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 on the running app s thumbnail to...

Page 44: ...rag 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 corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 45: ...an move resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Tap an app to launch it 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 through the apps Press to launch an app Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location Double tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location ...

Page 46: ...bar 2 Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or 1 Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to unpin an app Right click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap Unpinning apps Resizing apps ...

Page 47: ...ag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press Closing apps ...

Page 48: ...48 Notebook PC E Manual Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar ...

Page 49: ... PC s touch screen panel touchpad or keyboard 1 Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar 2 Tap to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press ...

Page 50: ... your touch screen panel or touchpad 1 In the Apps screen swipe down the app to select and launch the settings bar 2 Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen 1 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen 2 Right click on the app to activate its settings 3 Tap on the icon ...

Page 51: ... The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC Charms bar ...

Page 52: ...of white icons The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated Use your Notebook PC s touch screen panel touchpad or keyboard to launch the charms bar Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press ...

Page 53: ... 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 charmallows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC Inside the charms bar ...

Page 54: ...ature 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 ...

Page 55: ...screen 3 Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel 4 Launch another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Tap and hold the app s topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears 3 Launch anoth...

Page 56: ...launch applications and navigate Windows 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the currently active window ...

Page 57: ...een pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings ...

Page 58: ...n 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 or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 59: ...d to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless enabled systems tap Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Tap click No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function ...

Page 60: ...ing 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 touch screen panel or touchpad as follows or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click then tap click Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then tap click Add a Device to search fo...

Page 61: ...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 ...

Page 62: ...E Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in flight or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off Press or 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap click and tap click 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on P...

Page 63: ...ernet connection To configure your settings refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 1 Launch Desktop 2 From the Windows taskbar right click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center 3 In...

Page 64: ...to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next 9 Click Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then tap Connect 11 Click Close to finish the configuration 12 Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connect...

Page 65: ... to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Tap Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK ...

Page 66: ...ap 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 You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desk...

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Page 68: ... the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear NOTE Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode Launching Power4Gear Hybrid Press Featured ASUS Apps ...

Page 69: ...lows you to enable either of the following power saving modes in your Notebook PC NOTE By default your Notebook PC is set to Performance mode Performance mode Use this mode when doing high performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC s battery life while plugged in to the power adapter o...

Page 70: ...able either of the following sleep modes Instant On This mode is default enabled in your Notebook PC It allows the system to return to its last working state even after your Notebook PC has entered into sleep mode Move this slider to switch between Instant On or Long Standby Time ...

Page 71: ...dby Time This mode allows your Notebook PC s battery to last for up to sixty nine 69 days or more When enabled the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds four hours after entering into deep sleep mode ...

Page 72: ... ASUS VivoBook instant functions that provide a one tap access to various Windows 8 settings and ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC To access ASUS VivoBook app launcher or Tap click on the Start screen Press ASUS VivoBook app launcher close button minimize button ASUS apps ...

Page 73: ...put that fits actual usage scenarios To use AudioWizard 1 Tap AudioWizard on the ASUS VivoBook App Launcher 2 In the AudioWizard window tap the sound mode you want to activate NOTE Tap OFF if you want to deactivate any of the sound modes you previously saved 3 Tap done to save the selected sound mode and exit the AudioWizard window ...

Page 74: ...r more details on Power4Gear refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual Move this switch to the left or right to turn the Battery Saving mode off or on battery charge status Splendid Tap this app to launch the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology window and switch between these display color enhancement modes Gamma Correction Vivid Mode Theater Mode Soft Mode My Profile and Normal...

Page 75: ...tem information in terms of storage and memory space You can also tap this app to instantly access the Windows 8 System settings of your Notebook PC from the ASUS VivoBook App Launcher Tutorial Launch the ASUS Tutorial and ASUS Smart Gesture videos by tapping on the icons inside the Tutorial app ...

Page 76: ...PC E Manual Touch Pad This app allows you to activate or deactivate the touchpad of your Notebook PC so you can use the keyboard more conveniently Move this switch to the left or right to toggle between OFF and ON ...

Page 77: ...ebook PC E Manual 77 ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud based apps ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page ...

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Page 80: ... 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...

Page 81: ...screen select Boot Option 1 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrend...

Page 82: ...stem boot order Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Boot Security Save Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Configuration Fast Boot Enabled Launch CSM Disabled Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager Disabled ...

Page 83: ...s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I O Interface Security System Mode state User Secure Boot state Enabl...

Page 84: ... 2 Type in a password then press 3 Re type to confirm the password then press To clear the password 1 On the Security screen select Administrator Password or User Password 2 Type in the current password then press 3 Leave the Create New Password field blank then press 4 Select Yes in the confirmation box then press ...

Page 85: ...SB Interface Security If Locked LAN controller will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock To lock an interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Inter...

Page 86: ...l USB device will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit USB Interface Lock UnLock To lock the USB interface 1 On the Security screen select I O Interface Security USB Interface Security 2 Select an interface that you would like to lock then sele...

Page 87: ...atrends Inc Password Description If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the user s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Admi...

Page 88: ...rity Save Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults F10 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1226 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Exit system setup after saving the...

Page 89: ... Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Enabled Wake on Lid Open Enabled Power Off Energy Saving Enabled SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel R Anti Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Adva...

Page 90: ...S301LA Version 101 Build Date Oct 26 2012 Build Time 11 51 05 New BIOS Platform Unknown Version Unknown Build Date Unknown Build Time Unknown FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L Series 6 Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press 7 After the BIOS update process select Exit Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings ...

Page 91: ...ications To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Refresh your PC 4 In the Refresh your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap the account you would like to refresh 6 Type your account password then tap Continue 7 Tap Refresh IMP...

Page 92: ...k PC then press during POST 2 Wait for Windows to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot 3 Tap Reset your PC 4 In the Reset your PC screen read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap Next 5 Tap your preferred reset option Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive 6 Tap Reset IMPORTANT Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before ...

Page 93: ... Advanced options 4 In the Advanced options screen select the troubleshooting option you wish to perform 5 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the process Using System Image Recovery Under Advanced options you can use System Image Recovery to recover your system using your Notebook PC s original image file To access this during POST 1 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST 2 Wait for ...

Page 94: ...then tap Continue 7 Select Use the latest available system image recommended then tap Next You can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD 8 Follow the succeeding steps to complete the system image recovery procedure NOTE We strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to prevent data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working ...

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Page 96: ...oftware 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 ...

Page 97: ...the angle and current position of your Notebook PC The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel 3 How can I maximize my Notebook PC s battery life You can try doing any of the following suggestions Use Battery Mode under Power4Gear Use the funct...

Page 98: ...ure has been set to disable the touchpad when connecting an external pointing device 6 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 Unlock the I O ...

Page 99: ...sses 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 pressi...

Page 100: ... ASUS service center for assistance 2 What should I do when my screen displays this message Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart You can try doing any of the following suggestions Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC 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...

Page 101: ...book PC enters Troubleshooting select Refresh or Reset your PC If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my Notebook PC wake up from sleep or hibernate 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...

Page 102: ...ing steps a Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by pressing F2 on your keyboard b Go to Boot Launch CSM Enabled c Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to Disabled d Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS e Press and hold ESC to launch boot menu when your Notebook PC restarts ...

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Page 104: ...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 ru...

Page 105: ...d 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...

Page 106: ...ay Disc website at www blu raydisc com en Technical FAQs Blu rayDiscforVideo aspx for more details Blu ray ROM Drive Information on selected models 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 connec...

Page 107: ...etworks 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 depe...

Page 108: ... Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 109: ...d 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 fre...

Page 110: ...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 dec...

Page 111: ... 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 LA...

Page 112: ...ure 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 ma...

Page 113: ...tion 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 desti...

Page 114: ...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 p...

Page 115: ...et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within ...

Page 116: ...ote 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 serie...

Page 117: ...tion 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 Mac...

Page 118: ...e 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 ohjei...

Page 119: ...ions 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 ...

Page 120: ...120 Notebook PC E Manual CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

Page 121: ...Notebook PC E Manual 121 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 122: ...tion 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 European Union Eco label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label which means that this product has the following characteristics 1 Decreased energy consumption during use and stand by modes 2 Limited use of to...

Page 123: ...ed on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Laws 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...

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