Asus X502CA-1007U- Manuals

6 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...

Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 he...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. This Notebook PC should only be used in envi...

Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 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 Notebo...

10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...

1 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. 15” model

14 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents all...

Notebook PC E-Manual 15 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. T...

18 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. IMPORTAN...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Right Side USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. HDMI port This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, ...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keybo...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Front Side Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 15" model 14" model

4 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting started Charge your Notebook PC. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When using your Noteboo...

6 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Using the touchpad Gestures for the touchpad Gestures allow you t...

Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double- click an application to launch it. ...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to show all running applications. Swipe three fi...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands: Using the keyboard Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Windows®8 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard used as below: Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technolo...

Notebook PC E-Manual Multimedia control keys (on selected models) 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 Play or pause Skip...

Notebook PC E-Manual 5 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

6 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system.To start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook P...

Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Windows ® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual 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

Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap 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...

40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 through the apps. Pre...

Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. From the running app’s screen, press .

4 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 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard. Swipe from the...

Notebook PC E-Manual 4 Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad. 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.

44 Notebook PC E-Manual Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When call...

Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can al...

46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Using Snap Use your Notebook PC’s touchp...

48 Notebook PC E-Manual Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you 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 t...

50 Notebook PC E-Manual 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! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to enable the Wi-Fi function of your Notebook PC. For more d...

Notebook PC E-Manual 51 4. Tap Connect to start the network connection . NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 5. If you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless-enabled systems, tap Yes , turn on sharing and connect to devices....

5 Notebook PC E-Manual Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to enable the Bluetooth function of your Notebook PC. For more details, refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual. Pair...

Notebook PC E-Manual 5 4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If they are the same, tap Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device. NOTE: For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in...

54 Notebook PC E-Manual Turning Airplane mode off 1. Launch the Charms bar . 2. Tap and tap . 3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off. Press . 1. Launch the Charms bar . 2. Tap and tap . 3. Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on. Press . Airplane mode The Airp...

Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC’s LAN port. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance i...

56 Notebook PC E-Manual 5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties . NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 6. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK .

Notebook PC E-Manual 57 7. Return 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 .

58 Notebook PC E-Manual 10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect . 11. Tap 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 connecting to the Internet. 9. ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 5 Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Repeat steps 1 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 ...

60 Notebook PC E-Manual Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. • Tap from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to do a normal s...

6 Notebook PC E-Manual LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Featured ASUS Apps The archive toolbar displ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 6 LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on ...

64 Notebook PC E-Manual Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize 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. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Select from these po...

Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. IMPORTANT! The standby time varies according to your Notebo...

68 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...

Notebook PC E-Manual 6 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to set your boot option priorities. You may refer to the following procedures when setting your boot priority. 1. On the...

70 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. To set the password: 1. On the Security screen, se...

7 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] External Ports [UnLock]...

74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/— : Ch...

Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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. ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility FSOFS1FS2FS3FS4 0 EFI <DIR> [ ←→]: Switch [ ↑↓]: Choose...

76 Notebook PC E-Manual Troubleshoot By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options 1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen...

Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option. Use Reset your PC to restore your Notebook PC to its default settings. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an opti...

78 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Windows® to load the Choose ...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. You can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 8 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, Sy...

84 Notebook PC E-Manual The Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high definition (HD) videos and other disc file formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region Definitions Region A North, Central and South American countries, and their territories; Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Korea (South and North), Sou...

86 Notebook PC E-Manual Network Compatibility Declaration 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 manufa...

Notebook PC E-Manual 87 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria 1 Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes N...

88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.html1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the ...

0 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...

Notebook PC E-Manual 1 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...

4 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 ...

Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 las...

8 Notebook PC E-Manual CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese

Notebook PC E-Manual Spanish Swedish 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...

Notebook PC E-Manual 101 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, AS...

Notebook PC E-Manual 10 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Co...