Notebook PCE-Manual14" model: X453MA series15" model: X553MA seriesFirst EditionFebruary 2014E8770
10Notebook PC E-ManualProper disposalDo not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts
100Notebook PC E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authori
Notebook PC E-Manual101Departmentsinwhichtheuseofthe2400–2483.5MHzbandispermittedwithanEIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10m
102Notebook PC E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected t
Notebook PC E-Manual103Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power co
104Notebook PC E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace on
Notebook PC E-Manual105Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attem
106Notebook PC E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench
Notebook PC E-Manual107GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish
108Notebook PC E-ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department
Notebook PC E-Manual109Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our p
Notebook PC E-Manual11Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
110Notebook PC E-ManualRegional notice for SingaporeThis ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.Complies with IDA StandardsDB103778 Regional notice
Notebook PC E-Manual111EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., P
112Notebook PC E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., P
12Notebook PC E-ManualGetting to know your Notebook PCTop ViewNOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. 14" model
Notebook PC E-Manual1315" model
14Notebook PC E-ManualCamera indicatorThe camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.CameraThe built-in camera allows you to take p
Notebook PC E-Manual15KeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the
16Notebook PC E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to th
Notebook PC E-Manual17BottomNOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot
18Notebook PC E-ManualRight Side14” and 15” modelsOptical drive *Your Notebook PC’s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs,
Notebook PC E-Manual19Left Side14" and 15" modelsPower (DC) input portInsert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery
2Notebook PC E-ManualCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,
20Notebook PC E-ManualUSB 3.0 portThis Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible t
Notebook PC E-Manual21Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
22Notebook PC E-ManualGetting startedCharge your Notebook PC.A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 1
Notebook PC E-Manual23IMPORTANT! • Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCandensure that it matches the input/output rating inform
24Notebook PC E-ManualLift to open the display panel.Press the power button.
Notebook PC E-Manual25Gestures for the touch screen panel* and touchpadGestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook
26Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe Finger slide• IntheStartscreen,swipefrom the top edge of the screen to view the Customize bar.• Inarunni
Notebook PC E-Manual27Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold• Tap an app to launch it.• On Desktop mode, double-tap an item to launch it.• To move an ap
28Notebook PC E-ManualSwipe up Swipe downSwipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen.Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Sta
Notebook PC E-Manual29Using touchpad gesturesMoving the pointerYou can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your
Notebook PC E-Manual3Table of ContentsAbout this manual ...
30Notebook PC E-ManualOne-nger gesturesTap/click, Double tap/double click• IntheStartscreen,tap/clickanapptolaunchit.• InDesktopmode,do
Notebook PC E-Manual31Left-click Right-click• IntheStartscreen,clickanapp to launch it.• InDesktopmode,double-click an application to launc
32Notebook PC E-ManualTop edge swipe• IntheStartscreen,swipefromthetopedgetolaunchtheAll Apps bar.• Inarunningapp,swipefromthetop
Notebook PC E-Manual33Two-nger gesturesTap/click RotateTap/click two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.To rotate an image,
34Notebook PC E-ManualZoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag and dropSelect
Notebook PC E-Manual35Three-nger gesturesSwipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running applications.Swipe three ngers downward to
36Notebook PC E-ManualFunction keysThe function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands:Using the keyboardPuts the Note
Notebook PC E-Manual37Enables or disables the touchpadTurns the speaker on or oTurns the speaker volume downTurns the speaker volume upWindows® 8.1 k
38Notebook PC E-ManualMultimedia control keysThe multimedia control keys allow you to control multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played
Notebook PC E-Manual39Using the numeric keypad*A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. You can use this keypad for numeric input
4Notebook PC E-ManualChapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1Starting for the rst time ...
40Notebook PC E-ManualUsing the optical drive*NOTE: • Theactuallocationoftheelectronicejectbuttonmayvarydepending on your Notebook PC model
Notebook PC E-Manual412. Gently pull out the drive tray.IMPORTANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that there are no objects t
42Notebook PC E-Manual5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive. NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning an
Notebook PC E-Manual43Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
44Notebook PC E-ManualStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring
Notebook PC E-Manual45Windows® UIWindows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps
46Notebook PC E-ManualHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotsp
Notebook PC E-Manual47Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail t
48Notebook PC E-ManualHotspot Actiontop side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new
Notebook PC E-Manual49Start buttonWindows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened.
Notebook PC E-Manual5Refresh your PC ... 8
50Notebook PC E-ManualStart button on Desktop modeContext menuThe context menu appears as a box lled with quick access to some of the programs inside
Notebook PC E-Manual51Customizing your Start screenWindows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the
52Notebook PC E-ManualWorking with Windows® appsUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel*, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps
Notebook PC E-Manual53*Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then tap and select an app tile size.*Tap and hold the app to activate the
54Notebook PC E-Manual*Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.1. Move your mouse poin
Notebook PC E-Manual55Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through t
56Notebook PC E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel* or touchpad.*1.
Notebook PC E-Manual57Charms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that
58Notebook PC E-ManualLaunching the Charms barNOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows h
Notebook PC E-Manual59Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC.ShareThis charm allows you to share
6Notebook PC E-ManualAbout this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through
60Notebook PC E-ManualSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that
Notebook PC E-Manual61Using SnapUse your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel*, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap.1. Launch the app you wish
62Notebook PC E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat
Notebook PC E-Manual63Launches the Project paneOpens the Everywhere option from the Search charmOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens t
64Notebook PC E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using y
Notebook PC E-Manual65Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode
66Notebook PC E-Manual*or1. Launch the Charms bar.2. Tap/click and tap/click .3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on.Press
Notebook PC E-Manual67Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connectio
68Notebook PC E-Manual7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network.8. Select Connect to the I
Notebook PC E-Manual69Turning your Notebook PC offYou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures:Putting your Notebook P
Notebook PC E-Manual7Conventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This me
70Notebook PC E-ManualWindows® 8.1 lock screenThe Windows® 8.1 lock screen appears when you wake your Notebook PC from sleep or hibernate mode. It als
Notebook PC E-Manual71Customizing your lock screenYou can customize your lock screen to show your preferred photo, a photo slideshow, app updates, and
72Notebook PC E-ManualAdding app updates1. Launch the Charms bar > Settings.2. Select Change PC Settings > Lock screen.3. Scroll down until yo
Notebook PC E-Manual73Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
74Notebook PC E-ManualThe Power-On Self-Test (POST)The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when yo
Notebook PC E-Manual75BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by model and territory.
76Notebook PC E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Change Opt.
Notebook PC E-Manual77SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control th
78Notebook PC E-ManualTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a password then press
Notebook PC E-Manual79I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interface functions of
8Notebook PC E-ManualSafety precautionsUsing your Notebook PCThis Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°
80Notebook PC E-ManualUSB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock port
Notebook PC E-Manual81Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk d
82Notebook PC E-ManualSave & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - C
Notebook PC E-Manual83To update the BIOS:1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model from the ASUS websi
84Notebook PC E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/ExecuteCurrent BIOS
Notebook PC E-Manual85TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8.1 troubleshoot options which includes the following:• Refresh
86Notebook PC E-ManualReset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its
Notebook PC E-Manual87Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC.To access this during POS
88Notebook PC E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover using a system
Notebook PC E-Manual89Appendices
Notebook PC E-Manual9Caring for your Notebook PCDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC.
90Notebook PC E-ManualDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can pur
Notebook PC E-Manual91Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland
92Notebook PC E-ManualThe Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos and other disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region Den
Notebook PC E-Manual93OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC
94Notebook PC E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech
Notebook PC E-Manual95This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.
96Notebook PC E-Manual• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhich the receiver is connected. • Consultthedeale
Notebook PC E-Manual97Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and suc
98Notebook PC E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolle
Notebook PC E-Manual99Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux ra
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