Asus Q500A Guía
Notebook PC
E-Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 6
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 7
Icons ............................................................................................................... 7
Typography......................................................................................................... 7
Safety precautions............................................................................................. 8
Using your Notebook PC................................................................................8
Caring for your Notebook PC ....................................................................... 9
Airplane mode.................................................................................................10
Proper disposal................................................................................................10
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC..........................................................12
Top View.............................................................................................................12
Bottom .............................................................................................................16
Right Side ..........................................................................................................18
Left Side .............................................................................................................20
Front View..........................................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started..................................................................................................24
Install the battery pack.................................................................................24
Charge your Notebook PC...........................................................................25
Lift to open the display panel. ...................................................................26
Press the power button................................................................................26
The Power-on Self Test (POST) ....................................................................27
BIOS ...................................................................................................................27
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................27
BIOS Settings....................................................................................................28
Gestures for the touchpad............................................................................35
Moving the pointer........................................................................................35
One-nger gestures.......................................................................................36
Two-nger gestures.......................................................................................38
Three-nger gestures....................................................................................39
Using the keyboard.........................................................................................40
Function keys...................................................................................................40
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Function keys for ASUS Apps .....................................................................41
Windows®8 keys..............................................................................................41
Multimedia control keys .............................................................................42
Numeric keypad (on selected models)...................................................42
Using the optical drive (on selected models) ........................................43
Chapter 3:Working with Windows® 8
Starting for the first time ...............................................................................46
Windows® 8 lock screen..................................................................................46
Metro style UI.....................................................................................................47
Metro Start screen..........................................................................................47
Metro Style App ..............................................................................................47
Hotspots.............................................................................................................48
Working with Metro Style apps...................................................................50
Launching apps...............................................................................................50
Customizing apps...........................................................................................50
Closing apps.....................................................................................................51
Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................52
Charm bar..........................................................................................................54
Snap feature .....................................................................................................56
Other keyboard shortcuts.............................................................................58
Wi-Fi connection ..............................................................................................59
Enabling Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................59
Bluetooth connection.....................................................................................61
Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices....................................61
Airplane mode...................................................................................................63
Turning Airplane mode on..........................................................................63
Turning Airplane mode o..........................................................................63
Remove everything and reinstall Windows............................................64
Turning your Notebook PC off.....................................................................65
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep .........................................................65
Chapter 4: ASUS apps
Featured ASUS Apps .......................................................................................68
LifeFrame...........................................................................................................68
Power4Gear Hybrid........................................................................................70
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USB Charger+...................................................................................................71
Instant On..........................................................................................................73
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
Installing a Random Access Memory (RAM) module ..........................76
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .......................................................78
Replacing the battery pack...........................................................................80
Chapter 6:Troubleshooting your Notebook PC
Appendices
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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 dierent parts of your
Notebook PC, including the BIOS.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: ASUS Apps
This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and
upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC
This chapter includes common problems and solutions for 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 yo u can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
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.
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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable
work surfaces.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any
part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from
heat exposure.
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 use damaged power cords, accessories, and other
peripherals with your Notebook PC.
Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and
damage 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 leave your Notebook PC connected to the power
source once it is fully charged. Some electronic devices
are not designed to be left connected to the power
source for extended periods of time.
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Caring for your Notebook PC
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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 use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or
other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC.
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack
(if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with
a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops
of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your
Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
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Airplane mode
You can send your Notebook PC through airport 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 inight
services that can be used and restrictions that must be
followed when using your Notebook PC in-ight.
Proper disposal
Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper reuse
of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell
battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check
local regulations 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.
Do not throw the battery into re to avoid explosion.
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