ASUS TP500LN-CJ142D 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. The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model.

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

   Charge your Notebook PC. A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source. B. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power (DC)…

8. Gestures for the touch screen panel and 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 touch…

9. Using the keyboardp. 40

   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. Using the touch screen panel as a tabletp. 44

    To use your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel as a tablet device, you may adjust it all the way into a 360º angle as shown below. Notebook PC mode adjust to a…

11. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1p. 45
12. Starting for the first timep. 46

    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…

13. Windows® UIp. 47

    Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Windows ® UI Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from…

14. Working with Windows® appsp. 54

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

15. Other keyboard shortcutsp. 64

    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…

16. Connecting to wireless networksp. 66

    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…

17. Connecting to wired networksp. 69

    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…

18. Turning your Notebook PC offp. 71

    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…

19. Windows® 8.1 lock screenp. 72

    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…

20. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)p. 75
21. The Power-On Self-Test (POST)p. 76

    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…

22. BIOSp. 76

    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…

23. Troubleshootp. 87

    By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8.1 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options…

24. Appendicesp. 91
25. DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)p. 92

    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…