Asus Notebook X555YI User Manual

							Notebook PC
E-Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................................................................\н.............................7
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................\н.....9Icons ........................................................................\н............................................................9Typography ........................................................................\н...............................................9
Safety precautions ........................................................................\н.............................10
Using your Notebook PC ........................................................................\н......................10Caring for your Notebook PC ........................................................................\н.............11Proper disposal ........................................................................\н........................................12
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View ........................................................................\н.....................................................14Bottom ........................................................................\н........................................................18Right Side ........................................................................\н..................................................20Left Side ........................................................................\н.....................................................22Front Side ........................................................................\н..................................................24
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ........................................................................\н...................................26
Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................\н...................26Lift to open the display panel ........................................................................\н............28Press the power button ........................................................................\н........................28
Gestures for the touchpad ........................................................................\н.............29
Moving the pointer ........................................................................\н................................29ASUS Smart Gesture ........................................................................\н..............................36
Using the keyboard ........................................................................\н...........................37
Function keys ........................................................................\н...........................................37Windows® 8.1 keys ........................................................................\н.................................38Multimedia control keys........................................................................\н.......................39Using the numeric keypad ........................................................................\н..................40
Using the optical drive ........................................................................\н.....................41
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
Starting for the first time ........................................................................\н.................46
Windows® UI ........................................................................\н.........................................47
Start screen ........................................................................\н...............................................47Hotspots ........................................................................\н.....................................................48Start button ........................................................................\н..............................................51Customizing your Start screen ........................................................................\н...........53
Working with Windows® apps ........................................................................\н.......54
Launching apps ........................................................................\н.......................................54Customizing apps ........................................................................\н...................................54Accessing the Apps screen  ........................................................................\н..................56Charms bar ........................................................................\н................................................58Snap feature ........................................................................\н.............................................61
Other keyboard shortcuts ........................................................................\н..............63
Connecting to wireless networks  ........................................................................\н65
Wi-Fi ........................................................................\н.............................................................65Bluetooth ........................................................................\н...................................................66Airplane mode ........................................................................\н.........................................67
Connecting to wired networks ........................................................................\н.....68
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection ....................................68Configuring a static IP network connection .........................................................69
Turning your Notebook PC off ........................................................................\н......70
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ........................................................................\н.70
Windows® 8.1 lock screen ........................................................................\н................71
To proceed from the lock screen ........................................................................\н.......71Customizing your lock screen ........................................................................\н............72
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST ) ........................................................................\н.....76
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................76
BIOS ........................................................................\н........................................................76
Accessing BIOS ........................................................................\н........................................76BIOS Settings ........................................................................\н............................................77
Recovering your system ........................................................................\н..................87
Enabling a recovery option ........................................................................\н.................89
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
Installing a RAM module ........................................................................\н.................92
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\н98
Hardware FAQs ........................................................................\н...................................99
Software FAQs ........................................................................\н.....................................102
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information ........................................................................\н..............106Blu-ray ROM Drive Information ........................................................................\н.........108Internal Modem Compliancy  ........................................................................\н.............109Overview ........................................................................\н....................................................109Network Compatibility Declaration ........................................................................\н.110Non-Voice Equipment ........................................................................\н...........................110Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................112FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................113
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) ..................................114CE Marking ........................................................................\н................................................114IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................115Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio  ...116Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ...........................................117France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .......................................................117UL Safety Notices ........................................................................\н....................................119Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................\н..................120TV Notices ........................................................................\н.................................................120REACH ........................................................................\н.........................................................120Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................120Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................\н.................120Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...........................................121Optical Drive Safety Information  ........................................................................\н......122CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) ..............................123ENERGY STAR complied product ........................................................................\н......125Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................125ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ........................................................................\н..126Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America.............................126Regional notice for California ........................................................................\н.............126Regional notice for Singapore  ........................................................................\н...........126Regional notice for India ........................................................................\н......................127Notices for removeable batteries........................................................................\н......127Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................127
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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 PC
This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC.
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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 help complete 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.
Typography
Bold= This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic= This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
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Safety precautions
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 label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from 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 expose them to magnetic detectors and wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.
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