ASUS VivoBook Flip TP501UQ User Manual

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To update the BIOS:
1. Verify the Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest 
BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website.
2.  Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive.
3.  Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.
4.  Restart your Notebook PC then press 
 during POST.
5.  From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then 
press 
.
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Start Easy Flash
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FSO
FS1
FS2
FS3
FS40 EFI 

ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility
[←→]:  Switch [ ↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute
Current BIOS
Platform:  TP501
Version:  101
Build Date:  Jan 26 2015 
Build Time: 11:51:05 New BIOS
Platform:  Unknown
Version:  Unknown
Build Date:  Unknown
Build Time: Unknown
FLASH TYPE:
 Generic Flash Type
6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then 
press 
. 
7.  After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to 
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Recovering your system
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.
IMPORTANT! 
•	Backup all your data files before doing any recovery option on your 
Notebook PC.
•	 Note	down	important	customized	settings	such	as	network	settings,	 user names, and passwords to avoid data loss.
•	 Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before  resetting your system.
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•	 Go	back	to	an	earlier	build	- This option allows you to go back to an earlier build. Use this option if this build is not working for 
you.
•	 Advanced	startup	- Using this option allows you to perform  other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC such as:
-    Using a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery 
DVD to startup your Notebook PC.
- Using  Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced 
recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery, 
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2. Under the Update and security option, select Recovery then 
select the recovery option you would like to perform.
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Tips and FAQs
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Useful tips for your Notebook PC
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 you can follow:
•	 Update	Windows®	periodically	to	ensure	that	your	applications	
have the latest security settings.
•	 Use	an	anti-virus	software	to	protect	your	data	and	keep	this	 updated too.
•	 Unless	absolutely	necessary,	refrain	from	using	force	shutdown	to	 turn off your Notebook PC.
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Hardware FAQs
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, they will not 
affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently 
affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service 
center.
2.  My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How 
can I fix this?
The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected 
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4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?
•	 Check	whether	the	power	adapter	or	battery	pack	is	 attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power 
adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect 
them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC.
•	 If	the	problem	still	exists,	contact	your	local	ASUS	service	 center for assistance.
5.   Why is my touchpad not working?
Press 
 to enable your touchpad.
6.  When I play audio and video files, why can’t I hear any sound...