Asus E9469 E-manual

Notebook PC E-Manual Revised Edition V3 May 2014 E9469
2 Notebook PC E-Manual COP YRIGHT INFORMA TION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stor ed in a retrieval system, or translated into an y language in any form or by any means, exc ept documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the expr ess written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS ”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS M ANUAL “ AS IS” WITHOUT W ARR ANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING BUT NO T LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIREC TORS, OFFICERS, EMPL OYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING D AMAGES FOR L OSS OF PROFITS, L OSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR D A TA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILIT Y OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANU AL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be r egistered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and ar e used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANU AL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NO TICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT B Y ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILIT Y FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANU AL, INCLUDING THE PRODUC TS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Copyright © 2014 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. LIMIT A TION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are en titled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance , regardless of the basis on which you are entitled t o claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages f or bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property ; or any other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement , up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you f or loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this W ar ranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller . It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible . UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR D AMAGES; (2) L OSS OF , OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DA T A; OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR INDIREC T DAMAGES OR FOR ANY EC ONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SA VINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR Y OUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY . SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.c om
Notebook PC E-Manual 3 T able of C ontents About this manual ..................................................................................................... 6 Conv entions used in this manual ............................................................................. 7 Icons .................................................................................................................................... 7 T ypography ....................................................................................................................... 7 Safety precautions..................................................................................................... 8 Using your Notebook PC .............................................................................................. 8 Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 9 Proper disposal ................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter 1: Hardwar e Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC ................................................................... 12 T op V iew ............................................................................................................................. 12 Bottom ................................................................................................................................ 16 Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 17 Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 19 Fron t Side .......................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Using y our Notebook PC Getting star ted ........................................................................................................... 22 Charge your Notebook PC. .......................................................................................... 22 Lift to open the display panel. .................................................................................... 25 Press the pow er button. ............................................................................................... 25 Gestures for the touchpad ..................................................................................... 26 Using the keyboard ................................................................................................... 33 Function keys ................................................................................................................... 33 Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 34 Multimedia control keys (on selected models) .................................................... 35 Numeric keypad (on selected models) ................................................................... 36 Using the optical drive ............................................................................................. 37
4 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 3: Working with Window s® 8.1 Starting for the first time ......................................................................................... 40 Windows ® 8.1 lock screen ........................................................................................ 40 Windows ® UI ................................................................................................................ 41 Start screen ....................................................................................................................... 41 Hotspots ............................................................................................................................. 42 Start button ...................................................................................................................... 45 Customizing your Start screen ................................................................................... 47 W orking with Windows ® apps ............................................................................... 48 Launching apps ............................................................................................................... 48 Customizing apps ........................................................................................................... 48 Closing apps ..................................................................................................................... 49 Accessing the Apps screen .......................................................................................... 50 Charms bar ........................................................................................................................ 52 Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 54 Other keyboard shor tcuts ...................................................................................... 56 Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................ 58 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 58 Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 59 Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 61 Connecting to wired networks ............................................................................. 62 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE netw ork connection .................................... 62 Configuring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 63 T urning your Notebook PC off .............................................................................. 64 Putting your Notebook PC t o sleep ......................................................................... 65 Chapter 4: P ower-on Self T est (POST) The P ower-on Self T est (POST ) .............................................................................. 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 68 BIOS ................................................................................................................................ 68 Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 68 BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 69
Notebook PC E-Manual 5 T roubleshoot ............................................................................................................... 79 Refresh your PC ............................................................................................................... 79 Reset your PC ................................................................................................................... 80 Advanced options .......................................................................................................... 81 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ........................................... 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ....................................... 86 Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 86 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 87 Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 87 Non-V oice Equipment .................................................................................................. 87 Feder al Communications Commission Interference Sta tement ................... 89 FCC Radio F requency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ................................. 90 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .................................. 91 CE Marking ........................................................................................................................ 91 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 92 Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Diff erent Domains ........................................... 94 Franc e Restricted Wireless F requency Bands ....................................................... 94 UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 96 Pow er Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... 97 T V Notices ......................................................................................................................... 97 REACH ................................................................................................................................. 97 Macrovision Corporation P roduct Notice .............................................................. 97 Prev ention of Hearing Loss ......................................................................................... 97 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batt eries) ........................................... 98 Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 99 CTR 21 Approval (f or Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 100 ENERGY ST AR complied product .............................................................................. 102 European Union Eco-label ........................................................................................... 102 Global Environmental Regulation C ompliance and Declaration .................. 103 ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services .......................................................................... 103 Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 103
6 Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual This manual provides inf ormation about the hardware and software features of y our Notebook PC, organized through the f ollowing chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardwar e components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using y our Notebook PC This chapter shows y ou how to use the dier ent parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: W ork ing with Windo ws® 8.1 This chapter provides an o verview of using W indows® 8.1 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: P ower-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows y ou how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for y our Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Con ventions used in this manual T o highlight key information in this manual, some text are pr esented as follows: IMPORT ANT! This message c ontains vital information that must be followed t o complete a task. NOTE: This message c ontains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks. W ARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed t o keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components . Icons The icons below indicate the devic es you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on y our Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. T ypography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected . Italic = This indicates sections that you can r efer to in this manual.
8 Notebook PC E-Manual Safety precautions Using y our Notebook PC This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient t emperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Refer to the rating label on the bottom of y our Notebook PC and ensure that your po wer adapter complies with this rating. Do not leave your Notebook PC on y our lap or near any part of your body to prevent disc omfort or injury from heat exposure. Do not use damaged power cords , accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC. While power ed on, ensure that you do not carry or cover y our Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation. Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Y ou can send your Notebook PC through x-r ay machines (used on items placed on conv eyor belts), but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands. Contact your airline provider to learn about r elated inight services that can be used and restrictions that must be follow ed when using your Notebook PC in-ight.
Notebook PC E-Manual 9 Caring for y our Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and r emove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning y our Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergen t and a few drops of warm wat er . Remove any extra moisture from your Not ebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical elds. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture . Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments . Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
10 Notebook PC E-Manual Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal w aste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the pr oduct (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury- containing button cell batt ery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local r egulations for disposal of electronic products. Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
12 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC T op V iew NOTE: The keyboar d's layout may vary per region or country .
Notebook PC E-Manual 13 Camera The built-in camera allows y ou to take pictures or recor d videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camer a is in use. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used f or video conferencing , voice narrations , or simple audio recording . Display panel This high-denition display panel provides ex cellent viewing features f or photos, videos, and other multimedia les on y our Notebook PC. Po wer button Press the po wer button to turn your Notebook PC on or o . Y ou can also use the power button to put y our Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unr esponsive, press and hold the power butt on for about four (4) seconds un til your Notebook PC shuts down. Keyboard The keyboard pro vides full-sized QWERT Y keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing . It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access t o Windows®, and con trols other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboar d layout diers b y model or territory.
14 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: F or more details, refer to the Numeric keypad ( on selected models) section in this manual. T ouchpad The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to na vigate onscreen, providing an intuitiv e user experience. It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse. NOTE: F or more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad section in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the curren t hardware status of your Notebook PC. Po wer indicator The power indicat or lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode.
Notebook PC E-Manual 15 T wo- color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery ’ s charge status. Refer to the f ollowing table for details: Color Status Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power sourc e and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power sour ce, charging its battery, and the batt ery power is less than 95%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Lights o The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%.
16 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bott om side may vary in appearance depending on model. W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When w orking on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORT ANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. Air vents The air vents allow c ool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. W ARNING! Ensure that paper, books , clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating ma y occur .
Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Right Side USB 2.0 ports (on selec ted models) These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devic es, ash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, camer as and printers. Optical disc drive Y our Notebook PC’ s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs , Blu-ray discs (on selected models) recordable discs , or rewritable discs. Optical disc drive electronic eject button Press this butt on to eject the optical drive tray .
18 Notebook PC E-Manual Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work. W ARNING! Use the manual ejec t hole only when the electronic eject button does not work. NOTE: F or more details, refer to the Using the optical driv e section in this manual. Po wer (DC) input port Inser t the bundled power adapter int o this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. W ARNING! The adapter may become w arm to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it aw ay from your body while it is connected to a power sourc e. IMPORT ANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Left Side Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secur e your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Air vents The air vents allow c ool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. W ARNING! Ensure that paper, books , clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating ma y occur . LAN port Inser t the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network (LAN). VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display .
20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Inter face (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD , Blu-ray, and other protected content pla yback. USB 3.0 ports The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backwar d compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied speakers or headphones. Y ou can also use this por t to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone . Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Fr ont Side
Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Chapter 2: Using your Not ebook PC
22 Notebook PC E-Manual Getting started Charge y our Notebook PC. A. Connect the AC power c ord to the AC/DC adapt er . B. Plug the AC pow er adapter into a 100V~240V pow er source. C. Connect the DC power connector into y our Notebook PC’ s power (DC) input. Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours bef ore using it in battery mode for the rst time. NOTE: The po wer adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region.
Notebook PC E-Manual 23 NOTE: Pow er adapter information: • Inputvoltage:100-240Vac • Inputfrequency :50-60Hz • Ratingoutputcurrent:3.42A(65W ) • Ratingoutputvoltage:19V IMPORT ANT! • Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelony ourNotebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your pow er adapter . S ome Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output curr ents based on the available SKU . • EnsurethatyourNotebookPCisc onnectedtothepower adapter before turning it on f or the rst time. We str ongly recommend that you use a g rounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapt er mode. • Thesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyour Notebook PC. • T odisconnectyourNotebookPCfromitsmainpowersupply , unplug your Notebook PC from the pow er socket.
24 Notebook PC E-Manual W ARNING! Read the following precautions f or your Notebook PC’ s batter y . • OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshouldremovethebatt ery inside the device. • Thebatteryusedinthisdevicemaypresentariskofreor chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follo wthewarninglabelsforyourpersonalsafety . • Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype. • Donotdisposeofinre. • Neverattempttoshort-circuityourNotebookPC’ sbatter y . • Neverattempttodissambleandr eassemblethebattery. • Discontinueusageifleakageisfound. • Thebatteryanditscomponentsmustberecycledordisposed of properly . • Keepthebatteryandothersmallcomponentsawayfrom children.
Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Lift to open the display panel. Press the po wer button.
26 Notebook PC E-Manual Moving the pointer Y ou can tap/click or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer , then slide your nger on the touchpad to move the point er onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally Gestures for the touchpad Gestures allow you to launch pr ograms and access the settings of y our Notebook PC. Refer to the f ollowing illustrations when using hand gestures on your touchpad .
Notebook PC E-Manual 27 One -nger gestures T ap/click/Double tap/click • IntheStartscreen,tap/clickanapptolaunchit. • InDesktopmode,double-tap/clickanapplicationtolaunchit. Drag and drop Double -tap/click an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the touchpad. T o drop the item to its new location, lift your nger from the touchpad.
28 Notebook PC E-Manual Left-click Right-click • IntheStartscreen,clickan app to launch it. • InDesktopmode,double- click an application to launch it. • IntheStartscreen,clickan app to select it and launch the settings bar . Y ou can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar . • InDesktopmode,usethis button to open the right- click menu. NOTE: The ar eas inside the dotted line represent the loca tions of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad.
Notebook PC E-Manual 29 T op edge swip e • IntheStartscreen,swipefromthetopedgetolaunchthe All Apps bar . • Inarunningapp,swipefromthetopedget oviewitsmenu. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shue your running apps. Swipe the right edge to launch the Charms bar .
30 Notebook PC E-Manual T wo-nger gestures T ap/click Rotate T ap/click two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right- click function. T o rotate an image, place tw o ngers on the touchpad then turn one nger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. T wo-nger scroll (up/down) T wo-nger scroll (lef t/right) Slide two ngers to scroll up or down. Slide two ngers to scroll left or right.
Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two ngers on the touchpad. Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad. Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger , slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location.
32 Notebook PC E-Manual Three-nger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three ngers upwar d to show all running applications. Swipe three ngers down ward to show the Desktop mode.
Notebook PC E-Manual 33 F unction keys The function keys on your Notebook PC’ s keyboard can trigger the following commands: Using the keyboard Puts the Notebook PC into S leep mode T urns Airplane mode on or o NOTE: When enabled , the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness T urns the display panel o Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad T urns the speaker on or o
34 Notebook PC E-Manual T urns the speaker volume down T urns the speaker volume up W indow s® 8.1 key s There are two special Windows® keys on your Not ebook PC’ s keyboard used as below: Press this key t o go back to the Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Press this key t o simulate the right-click functions.
Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Multimedia contr ol key s (on selected models) The multimedia control key s allow you to contr ol multimedia les, such as audios and videos, when played in y our Notebook PC. Press in combination with the arrow keys on y our Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Play or pause Skip to previous track or rewind Skip to next track or fast forward
36 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad (on selected models) A numeric keypad is available on selected Notebook PC models. Y ou can use this keypad for numeric input or as pointer direction keys. Press to toggle between using the keypad as number keys or as pointer direction keys.
Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Using the optical drive NOTE: The actual location of the electronic eject button may vary depending on your Notebook PC model. Inserting an optic al disc 1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray . 2. G ently pull out the drive tray . IMPORT ANT! Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens. Ensure that there are no objects that may get jammed under the drive tray . 3. Hold the disc by the edge, with its printed side up, then gently place it inside the hub .
38 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. Push down the disc’ s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub. 5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive. NOTE: While data is being read, it is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in the optical drive. Manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work. T o manually eject the optical drive tray , insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens. W ARNING! Use the manual ejec t hole only when the electronic eject button does not work.
Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Chapter 3: W ork ing with W indow s® 8.1
40 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time , a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. T o start your Notebook PC for the rst time: 1. Press the power button on your Not ebook PC. Wait f or a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on y our Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License T erms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windo ws then click Accep t. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the f ollowing basic items: • Personaliz e • Wireless • Settings • SignintoyourPC 5. Af ter conguring the basic items, the Windows® 8.1 tutorial appears. Watch this to learn more about Windows® 8.1 functionalities. Windows ® 8.1 lock screen The Window s® 8.1 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windo ws® 8.1 operating system. T o proceed, tap/click on the lock screen or press an y key on your Notebook PC's keyboard .
Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Windows ® UI Windows® 8.1 c omes with a tile-based user inter face (UI) which allows you to organize and easily ac cess Window s® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features tha t you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications y ou need in just one place. Windo ws® Apps These are apps pinned on the St art screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access . NOTE: Some apps requir e signing in to your Microsoft account bef ore they are fully launched.
42 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you t o 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 43 Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse point er on the upper left corner then tap/click 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 Fr om a running app screen: Hover your mouse point er on the lower left corner then tap/click to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: Y ou can also press the W indows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Fr om the Start screen: Hover your mouse point er on the lower left corner then tap/click to go back to that app.
44 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot Action top side Hover your mouse point er on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature . For mor e details, refer to the Snap feature under W ork ing with Windows® apps . upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse point er on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar .
Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start button Windows® 8.1 f eatures the Start button which allows you t o switch between the two most recent apps that y ou opened. The Star t button may be accessed from the S tart screen, while on Desktop mode, and on any app that is currently open onscr een. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of y our Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for y our Start screen. Hover your mouse point er over the left corner of your Start screen or any opened app to call out the Start button.
46 Notebook PC E-Manual Start button on Desktop mode Cont ext menu The context menu appears as a box lled with quick ac cess to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the follo wing shut down options for your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep , shut down, restar t.
Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Cust omizing your Start screen Windows® 8.1 also enables y ou to customize your S tart screen, allowing you to boot dir ectly to the Desktop mode and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen. T o customize the settings of your Start screen: 1. Launch the D esktop. 2. R ight-click anywhere on the taskbar , except on the Start button, to launch the pop-up window . 3. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to tick the Navigation and Start screen options you want to use . 4. T ap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit.
48 Notebook PC E-Manual Working with Windows ® apps Use your Notebook PC’ s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customiz e, and close apps. Launching apps Position y our mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap/click once to launch it. Press until an app is selected then use the arrow keys to br owse through the apps . Press to launch an app . Double -tap/click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Moving apps Cust omizing apps Y ou can move, r esize, unpin, or close apps from the S tart screen using the following steps: Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar , then tap/click and select an app tile size . Resizing apps Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar then tap/click . Unpinning apps
Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Closing apps 1. M ove your mouse point er on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer t o change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. Fr om the running app ’ s screen, press .
50 Notebook PC E-Manual Ac cessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on y our Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. NOTE: A ctual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for ref erence only . Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's t ouchpad or keyboard. On the Start screen, click the button. Fr om the Start screen, Press then press .
Notebook PC E-Manual 51 Pinning more apps on the Start screen Y ou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad. 1. Launch the All Apps screen 2. R ight-click on the apps that you want to add on the Start screen. 3. T ap/click on the icon to pin the selected apps on the Start screen.
52 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 tha t allow you to share applications and provide quick acc ess for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC’ s touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar . Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lo wer right corner of the screen. Press Charms bar
Notebook PC E-Manual 53 Search This charm allows you t o look for les, applications , or programs in your Not ebook PC. Share This charm allows you t o share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. Fr om the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app . Devices This charm allows you t o access and share les with the devices attached to your Not ebook PC such as an external display or printer . Settings This charm allows you t o access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Inside the Charms bar
54 Notebook PC E-Manual Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to w ork or switch between apps. IMPORT ANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC’ s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher befor e using the Snap feature. Snap bar
Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Using Snap Use your Notebook PC’ s touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press and the left or right arrow key to snap the app to the left or right pane. 3. Launch another app. This app is automatically placed in the empty pane.
56 Notebook PC E-Manual Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, y ou can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat e W indows® 8.1. \ Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the This PC window on Desktop mode Opens the File option from the Search charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock scr een Minimizes all currently active windows
Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Launches the Project pane Opens the Everywhere option from the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Acc ess Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charm Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your scr een Opens the Narrator Settings
58 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wireless networks W i-Fi Access emails , sur f the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC’ s Wi-F i connection. IMPORT ANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensur e that Airplane mode is turned o before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your Notebook PC. Enabling Wi-F i Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the f ollowing steps on your touch screen panel or touchpad . 1. Launch the Char ms bar . 2. T ap/click and tap/click . 3. S elect an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. T ap/click Connect to start the net work connection. NOTE: Y ou may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-F i connection. 5. I f you want to enable sharing between your Notebook PC and other wireless-enabled systems, tap/click Ye s . T ap/click No if you do not want to enable the sharing function.
Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wir eless data transfers with other Bluetooth- enabled devices. IMPORT ANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensur e that Airplane mode is turned o before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Y ou need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transf ers. T o do this, use your touchpad as follows: 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. T ap/click then tap/click Change PC Settings. 3. Under PC Settings, select Devices then tap/click Add a Device to sear ch for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
60 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. S elect a device from the list. Compare the passc ode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent t o your chosen device. If they are the same, tap/click Y es to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the devic e. NOTE: F or some bluetooth- enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of y our Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 61 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. T ap/click and tap/click . 3. M ove the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on. Press . Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you t o use your Notebook PC safely while in-igh t. T urning Airplane mode on T urning Airplane mode o 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. T ap/click and tap/click . 3. M ove the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode o . Press . NOTE: C ontact your airline provider to learn about related inigh t services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using y our Notebook PC in-ight.
62 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wired networks Y ou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC’ s LAN port. NOTE: C ontact your Internet Ser vice Pro vider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistanc e in setting up your Internet connection. T o congure your settings, r efer to the f ollowing procedures . IMPORT ANT! Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC’ s LAN por t and a local area network before performing the following actions. Conguring a dynamic IP/PPP oE network connection 1. Launch Desktop. 2. Fr om the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon then tap/click Open Network and Sharing Cent er . 3. I n the Network and Sharing Center window , tap/ click Change adapter settings. 4. R ight-click on your LAN then select Properties. 5. T ap/click Internet Protocol Version 4(T CP/IPv4) then tap/click Properties.
Notebook PC E-Manual 63 7. R eturn to the Network and Sharing C enter window then tap/click Set up a new connection or network . 8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap/click Nex t . 9. T ap/click Broadband (PPPoE) . 10. Type y our User name, P assword , and Connection name then tap/click Connect. 11. T ap/click Close to nish the conguration. 12. T ap/click on the taskbar then tap/click the connection you just created . 13. Type y our user name and password then tap/click Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Conguring a sta tic IP network c onnection 1. R epeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection . 2 T ap/click Use the follo wing IP address . 3. Type the IP address , Subnet mask and Default gateway fr om your service provider . 4. I f needed, you can also type the preferr ed DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap/click OK. NOTE: P roceed to the next steps if you ar e using PPPoE connection. 6. T ap/click Obtain an IP address automatically then tap/click OK.
64 Notebook PC E-Manual Turning your Notebook PC off Y ou can turn o your Notebook PC by doing either of the follo wing procedures: • Hover on the low er left corner of your screen to launch the Start Button, then right-click on it. I n the context menu, select Shutdown or signout > Shut down. • T ap/click from the Charms bar then tap/click > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • Fr omthelog-inscreen,tap/click > Shut down . • Y oucanalsoshutdownyourNotebookPCusing Desktop mode. T o do this, launch the desktop then press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window . Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • IfyourNotebookPCisunresponsive ,press and hold the power button f or at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns o .
Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Putting y our Notebook PC to sleep T o put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the po wer button once . Y ou can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. T o do this, launch the desktop then press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window . Select Sleep from the drop-down list then selec t OK.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Chapter 4: Po wer - on Self T est (POST)
68 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-on Self Test (POST) The P ower-on Self T est (POST ) is a series of software -controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or r estart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’ s architecture. Using POST to ac cess BIOS and T roubleshoot During POST , you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Y ou may refer to the following inf ormation for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores sy stem hardware settings that are needed for sy stem startup in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Not ebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the f ollowing circumstances: • Anerrormessageappearsonscreenduringsystembootupand requests you to run the BIOS Setup . • Y ouhaveinstalledanewsystemc omponentthatrequiresfurther BIOS settings or updates. W ARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. W e strongly recommend that y ou change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Ac cessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST .
Notebook PC E-Manual 69 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS scr eens in this section are for refer ence only . The actual screens may dier b y model and territory. Boot This menu allows you t o set your boot option priorities. Y ou may refer to the following proc edures when setting your boot priority . 1. On the B oot screen, select Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
70 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and selec t a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Sets the system boot order Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Prioritie s Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Windows Boot Manager Disabled
Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Security This menu allows you t o set up the administrator and user passwor d of your Notebook PC. It also allows you to c ontrol the access to y our Notebook PC’ s hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. NOTE: • Ifyouinstalla User Passw ord, you will be pr ompted to input this before entering y our Notebook PC's operating system. • Ifyouinstallan Administrat or Passwor d , you will be prompted to input this befor e entering BIOS. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the user’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state User Secure Boot state Enabled Secure Boot Control [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
72 Notebook PC E-Manual T o set the password: 1. On the S ecurity screen, select Administrator P asswor d or User Passw ord . 2. Type in a password then pr ess . 3. R e-t ype to conrm the password then pr ess . T o clear the password: 1. On the S ecurity screen, select Administrator P asswor d or User Passw ord . 2. Type in the current passwor d then press . 3. Leave the Create N ew Passw ord eld blank then press . 4. Select Y es in the conrmation box then press .
Notebook PC E-Manual 73 I/O Interface Security In the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Secur ity to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. I/O Interface Security LAN Network Interface [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface [UnLock] USB Interface Security If Locked, LAN controller will be disabled. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. LAN Network Interface Lock UnLock T o lock an interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Inter face Security. 2. Select an inter face you would like to lock then pr ess . 3. Select Lock .
74 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Interface Security Through the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Secur ity 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] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit USB Interface Lock UnLock T o lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Inter face Security > USB Interface Security . 2. Select an inter face that you would like to lock then select Lock . NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security .
Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Set Master Passwor d In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password t o set up a password-enabled access to your har d disk drive. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the user’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security T o set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. T ype in a password then pr ess . 3. Re -type to conrm the password then press . 4. Select Set User Passw ord then repeat the pr evious steps to set up the user password.
76 Notebook PC E-Manual Save & Exit T o keep your conguration settings, select Sav e 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 /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device Exit system setup after saving the changes.
Notebook PC E-Manual 77 T o update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC’ s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for your model fr om the ASUS website. 2. S ave a cop y of the downloaded BIOS le to a ash disk drive. 3. Connect your ash disk drive to your Notebook PC. 4. R estart your Notebook PC then press during POST . 5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > S tart Easy Flash, then press . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Conguration Graphics Conguration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Conguration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select /— : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
78 Notebook PC E-Manual FSO FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 0 EFI <DIR> ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility [ ←→]: Switch [ ↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute Current BIOS Platform: X751 Version: 101 Build Date: Oct 26 2012 Build Time: 11:51:05 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L Series 6. Locate your downloaded BIOS le in the ash disk drive then press . 7. Af ter the BIOS update proc ess, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the sy stem to its default settings.
Notebook PC E-Manual 79 Troubleshoot By pressing during POST , you can access Windows® 8.1 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • RefreshyourPC • ResetyourPC • Advanc edoptions Refresh y our PC Use Refresh your PC if y ou want to refr esh your system without losing your current les and applications . T o access this during POST: 1. R estart your Notebook PC then press during POST . 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click T roubleshoot. 3. T ap/click Refresh your PC. 4. I n the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet poin ts to learn more about using this option then tap/click Nex t. 5. T ap/click the account you w ould like to refresh. 6. Type your acc ount password then tap/click Continue . 7. T ap/click Refresh. IMPORT ANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power sourc e before refr eshing your system.
80 Notebook PC E-Manual Reset your PC IMPORT ANT! Back up all your data before performing this option. Use Reset your PC to r estore your Not ebook PC to its default settings. T o access this during POST: 1. R estart your Notebook PC then press during POST . 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click T roubleshoot. 3. T ap/click Reset your PC. 4. I n the Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this option then tap/click Nex t. 5. T ap/click your preferr ed reset option: Just remov e my les or F ully clean the drive. 6. T ap/click Reset. IMPORT ANT! Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power sourc e before resetting y our system.
Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Advanc ed options Use Advanc ed options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC. T o access this during POST: 1. R estart your Notebook PC then press during POST . 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click T roubleshoot. 3. T ap/click Advanced options. 4. I n the Advanced options screen, select the troubleshooting option you wish to perform. 5. Follow the succeeding steps t o complete the process. Using S ystem Image Reco very Under Advanc ed options , you can use Sy stem Image Recov ery to recov er your system using your Not ebook PC’ s or iginal image le. T o access this during POST: 1. R estart your Notebook PC then press during POST . 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap/click T roubleshoot. 3. T ap/click Advanced options.
82 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. I n the Advanced options screen, select Sy stem Image Recov ery . 5. Choose an account you would like to reco ver using a system image le. 6. Type your acc ount password then tap/click Continue . 7. Select Use the latest available sy stem image (recommended), then tap/click Next. Y ou can also choose Select a system image if your system image is in an external device or DVD . 8. Follow the succeeding steps t o complete the system image reco very procedure. NOTE: W e strongly recommend that you regularly backup your system to pr event data loss in case your Notebook PC stops working.
Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Appendices
84 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Informa tion (on selected models) The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and crea te your own CDs and DVDs. Y ou can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to view DVD titles. Regional Playback Informa tion Playback of DVD movie titles inv olves decoding MPEG2 video , digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the cont ent protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specic geographic regions as dened in “Region Denitions” below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. IMPORT ANT! The region setting may be changed up to ve times using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last r egion setting. Changing the region code after that will requir e factory resetting which is not covered by warranty . If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting c osts will be at the expense of the user .
Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Region Denitions Region 1 Canada, US, US T erritories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, F inland, Fr ance, Germany , Gulf States, Hungar y , Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy , Japan, Netherlands, Norway, P oland, P ortugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switz erland, Syria, T urkey , UK, Greece, Former Y ugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore , T aiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Exc ept US T erritories), Central America, New Zealand, P acic Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China
86 Notebook PC E-Manual The Blu-ray ROM Drive allow s you to view high denition (HD) videos and other disc le formats such as DVDs and CDs. Region Denitions Region A North, Central and South American countries, and their territories; T aiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Kor ea (South and North), S outh East Asian countries and their territories. Region B European, African, and South W est Asian countries and their territories; Australia and New Zealand. Region C Central, South Asian, East ern European countries and their territories; China and Mongolia. NOTE: Refer t o Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-r aydisc.com/en/T echnical/F AQs/Blu- rayDiscforVideo .aspx for more details. Blu-ra y ROM Drive Informa tion (on selected models) Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE ( Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiw an), and CTR21. The internal modem has been appro ved in accordance with C ouncil Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to dierences betw een the individual PSTNs provided in dieren t countries, the approval does not, of itself , give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the rst instance.
Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Overview On 4th August 1998 the European C ouncil Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with D TMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched T elephone Net work). CTR 21 (Common T echnical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephon y justied case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is b y means of dual tone multi-frequency signalling. Network C ompatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notied Body and the v endor: “ This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notied networks with which the equipment may ha ve inter- working diculties. ” 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 an y notied networks with which the equipment may have int er-working diculties. The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear wher e network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network. ” Up to now the Notied Body of CETECOM issued several pan-E uropean approvals using CTR 21. The results ar e Europe ’ s rst modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual European c ountry. Non- V oice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end qualit y of speech is controlled by r egulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is ex cluded.
88 Notebook PC E-Manual This table show s the countries curr ently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Ye s No Belgium Ye s No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s Finland Ye s No Franc e Ye s No Germany Ye s No Greece Ye s No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Ye s No Ireland Ye s No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Ye s No Luxembur g Y es No The Netherlands 1 Ye s Ye s Norway Ye s No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Ye s No Switzerland Ye s No United Kingdom Ye s No
Notebook PC E-Manual 89 This information was copied fr om CETECOM and is supplied without liability. F or updates to this table, y ou may visit http://www.cetec om.de/technologies/ctr_21. html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment ma y use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended t o support DTMF signalling, which would make an y additional testing superuous). In T he Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. F ederal C ommunications C ommission Interference Sta tement This device complies with FC C Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference . • Thisdevicemustacceptan yinterferencereceived ,includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorientorrelocatethereceivingan tenna. • Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiv er .
90 Notebook PC E-Manual • Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdier entfromthatto which the receiver is connected. • Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. W ARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is r equired in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prev ent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used . Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You ar e cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. (Reprinted from the Code of F ederal Regulations #47, par t 15.193, 1993. Washingt on DC: Oce of the Federal Register , National Archives and Records Administration, U .S. Government Printing Oce.) FC C Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statemen t W ARNING! Any changes or modications not expressly appr oved by the party responsible for compliance could v oid the user’ s authority to operate this equipment. “The manufac ture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 thr ough 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specied rmware controlled in the USA. ” This equipment complies with FC C radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envir onment. T o maintain compliance with FCC RF exposur e compliance requiremen ts, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting ant enna during transmitting. End users must follo w the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance .
Notebook PC E-Manual 91 Declaration of C onformity (R&T TE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items w ere completed and are c onsidered relevant and sucient: • Essentialrequirementsasin[ Article3] • Protectionrequir ementsforhealthandsafetyasin[Article3.1a] • T estingforelectricsafetyaccordingto[EN60950] • Protectionrequir ementsforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[Article3.1b] • T estingforelectromagneticcompatibilityin[EN301489-1]&[EN301 489-17] • Eectiveuseoftheradiospectrumasin[Article3.2] • Radiotestsuitesaccordingto[EN300328-2] CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the r equirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive ” . CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requir ements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European P arliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 gov erning Radio and T elecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conf ormity.
92 Notebook PC E-Manual IC Radiation Exposure Statemen t for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposur e limits set forth for an uncontrolled envir onment. T o maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requiremen ts, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting ant enna during transmitting. End users must follo w the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterferenceand • Thisdevicemustacceptan yinterference,includinginterferencethatma y cause undesired operation of the device . T o prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is int ended to be operated indoors and awa y from windows to pro vide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. This device complies with Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s).
Notebook PC E-Manual 93 Déclaration d’Industrie Canada r elativ e à l’ exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conf orme aux limites d’ exposition aux radiations d’Industrie Canada dénies pour un environnement non-contr ôlé. Pour maint enir la conformité av ec les exigences d’ exposition RF d’IC, veuillez éviter tout contact direct avec l’ant enne pendant l’ émission. Les utilisateurs naux doivent suivre les instructions de fonctionnement spéciques pour satisfaire la conformité aux expositions RF . Son utilisation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes : • Cetappareilnepeutpascauserd’ inter férence,et • Cetappareildoitaccept ertouteinterférence,ycomprislesint erférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appar eil. Pour éviter les int erférences radio avec le service sous licence (c’ est à-dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite), c et appareil est destiné à être utilisé en intérieur et loin des fenêtr es pour fournir un blindage maximal. T out appareil (ou son antenne d’ émission) qui est installé en extérieur est sujet à cette licence . Le present appar eil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de lic ence.
94 Notebook PC E-Manual Fr ance Restricted Wireless F requenc y Bands Some areas of Franc e have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mWfortheentire2.4GHzband(2400MHz–2483.5MHz) • 100mWforfrequenciesbetween2446.5MHzand2483.5MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusiv e operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are f ew possibilities for outdoor use: on private pr opert y or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5MHzband.Useoutdoorsonpublicpropertyisnotpermitted. In the departments listed below, for the en tire 2.4 GHz band: • Maximumauthorizedpowerindoorsis100mW • Maximumauthorizedpoweroutdoorsis10mW W ireless Operation Channel f or Dieren t Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13
Notebook PC E-Manual 95 Departmentsinwhichtheuseofthe2400–2483.5MHzbandisper mittedwithan EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ar dennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyr on 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 T arn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Y onne 90 T erritoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely t o change over time, allowing y ou to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within F rance. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.ar cep.fr) NOTE: Y our WLAN C ard transmits less than 100mW , but more than 10mW.
96 Notebook PC E-Manual UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 cov ering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telec ommunication network that has an operating voltage to gr ound that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the Na tional Electrical Code (NFP A 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should alwa ys be followed t o reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: • DONOTusetheNotebookPCnearwa ter ,forexample,nearabathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • DONOTusetheNotebookPCduringanelectricalstorm. Theremaybea remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • DONOTusetheNotebookPCinthevicinityofagasleak. Required for UL 1642 cov ering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries f or use as power sources in pr oducts. T hese batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy , or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that con vert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or rev ersible chemical reaction. • DonotdisposetheNotebookPCbatterypackinare,astheymay explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion. • Donotusepoweradaptersorbatteriesfromotherdevic estoreducethe risk of injury to persons due to re or explosion. Use only UL certied power adapters or batteries supplied b y the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
Notebook PC E-Manual 97 P ower Safety Requir ement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing mor e than 3Kg must use approved po wer cords gr eater than or equal to: H05VV-F , 3G, 0.75mm 2 or H05VV-F , 2G, 0.75mm 2 . T V Notices Note to CA T V System Installer—Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFP A 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Sec tion 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable–installationshouldincludebondingthescreenofthecoaxialcabletothe earth at the building entrance. REA CH Complying with the REACH (Registra tion, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH websit e at http://csr .asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. Macrovision C orporation P roduct Notice This product incorporates copyright pr otection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision C orporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision C orporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora tion . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Pre vention of Hearing L oss T o prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
98 Notebook PC E-Manual Nordic Lithium Cautions (f or lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if batt ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. (English) AT TEN ZIO NE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente c onsigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambien te. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empf ohlenem ähnlichen Typ . Entsorgung gebrauchter Batt erien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADV ARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish) V ARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anv änd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) V AROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. V aihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) A T TENTION! Il y a danger d’ explosion s’ il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement av ec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur . Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (Fr ench) ADV ARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner . (Norwegian) (Japanese) ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккум улятор иног о типа возможно его возг орание. Утилизируйте аккумулят ор в соответ ствии с инструкциями производителя. (Russian)
Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information W ARNING! T o prevent exposure to the optical drive ’ s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself . For your safety , contact a professional technician f or assistance. CD-ROM Drive Safety W arning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Service warning label W ARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT ST ARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTL Y WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CDRH Regulations The Center f or Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. F ood and Drug Administration implemented r egulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser pr oducts manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States . W ARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedur es other than those specied herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure . Coating N otice IMPORT ANT! T o provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device ex cept on the areas where the I/O ports are located.
100 Notebook PC E-Manual CTR 21 Approval (f or Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French
Notebook PC E-Manual 101 German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish
102 Notebook PC E-Manual ENERGY ST AR complied product ENERGY ST AR is a joint program of the U.S. En vironmental Protection Agency and the U .S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the envir onment through energy ecient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY ST AR logo comply with the ENERGY ST AR standard, and the pow er management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automa tically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. T o wake your computer , click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Please visit http://www .energy .gov/powermanagement f or detail information on power management and its benets t o the environment. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar .gov for detail information on the ENERGY ST AR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NO T suppor ted on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating sy stems. European Union Ec o-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU F lower label , which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by modes. 2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging r ecycling. 5. Designed for easy upgrades and longer lifetime thr ough providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, po wer supplies, the keyboard , the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD driv e. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. For mor e information on the EU Flow er label, please visit the European Union Ec o- label website at http://www .ecolabel.eu.
Notebook PC E-Manual 103 Global Envir onmental Regulation C ompliance and Declaration ASUS follows the gr een design concept to design and manufacture our pr oducts, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental r egulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation r equirements. Please refer to h ttp://csr .asus.com/english/Complianc e.htm for inf ormation disclosure based on regulation requir ements ASUS is complied with: Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Swiss Energy Law s ASUS Recycling/T akeback Ser vices ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fr om our commitment to the highest standards for prot ecting our environment. W e believe in providing solutions for you to be able to r esponsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go t o http://csr .asus.com/ english/T akeback .htm for detailed recycling information in di erent regions . Regional notice for Singapor e This ASUS product complies with IDA Standar ds. Complies with IDA Standards DB103778
104 Notebook PC E-Manual EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAI WAN Country: TAIWAN Authorized representat ive in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Notebook PC Model name :  conform with the essential requ irements of the following directiv es: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directiv e EN 55022:2010 AC :2011 EN 61000-3-2:20 06 A2:2009 EN 55013:2001 A 1:2003 A2:2006 EN 55024:2010 EN 61000-3-3:20 08 EN 55020:2007 A 11:2011 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directiv e EN 300 328 V1.7. 1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1. 6.1(2010-08) EN 300 440-2 V1. 4.1(2010-08) EN 301 511 V9.0. 2(2003-03) EN 301 908-1 V5. 2.1(2011-05) EN 301 908-2 V5. 2.1(2011-07) EN 301 893 V1.6. 1(2011-11) EN 302 544-2 V1. 1.1(2009-01) EN 302 623 V1.1. 1(2009-01) EN 50360:2001 EN 62479:2010 EN 50385:2002 EN 62311:2008 EN 301 489-1 V1. 9.2(2011-09) EN 301 489-3 V1. 4.1(2002-08) EN 301 489-4 V1. 4.1(2009-05) EN 301 489-7 V1. 3.1(2005-11) EN 301 489-9 V1. 4.1(2007-11) EN 301 489-17 V2 .2.1(2012-09) EN 301 489-24 V1 .5.1(2010-09) EN 302 326-2 V1. 2.2(2007-06) EN 302 326-3 V1. 3.1(2007-09) EN 301 357-2 V1. 4.1(2008-11) EN 302 291-1 V1. 1.1(2005-07) EN 302 291-2 V1. 1.1(2005-07) 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 60950-1 / A12 :2011 EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011 2009/125/EC-ErP Directive Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009 Regulation (EC) No. 617/2013 2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive V e r . 1 3 0 8 1 6 CE marking Declaration Date: 20/ 12/2013 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2013 Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Signature : __________ (EC conform ity marking)