ASUS K401UB-FR011T user manual

Contents

1. About this manualp. 7

   This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware…

2. Conventions used in this manualp. 8

   To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to…

3. Safety precautionsp. 9

   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…

4. Chapter 1: Hardware Setupp. 13
5. Getting to know your Notebook PCp. 14

   Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.

6. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PCp. 25
7. Getting startedp. 26

   Charge your Notebook PC. A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter. B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source. C. Connect the DC power…

8. Gestures for the touchpadp. 29

   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…

9. Using the keyboardp. 36

   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…

10. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1p. 41
11. Starting for the first timep. 42

    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…

12. Windows® UIp. 43

    Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Windows ® UI Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from…

13. Working with Windows® appsp. 50

    Notebook PC E-Manual Working with Windows ® apps Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Customizing…

14. Other keyboard shortcutsp. 59

    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…

15. Connecting to wireless networksp. 61

    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…

16. Connecting to wired networksp. 64

    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…

17. Turning your Notebook PC offp. 66

    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…

18. Windows® 8.1 lock screenp. 67

    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…

19. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)p. 71
20. The Power-On Self-Test (POST)p. 72

    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…

21. BIOSp. 72

    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…

22. Recovering your systemp. 83

    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.…

23. Tips and FAQsp. 87
24. Useful tips for your Notebook PCp. 88

    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…

25. Hardware FAQsp. 89

    1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do? Although these dots normally appear onscreen…

26. Software FAQsp. 92

    1. 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…

27. Appendicesp. 95
28. DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)p. 96

    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…