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Asus A556U User Manual

Asus A556U
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Notebook PC
E-Manual
E10295
First Edition
July 2015

Table of Contents

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Asus A556U Specifications

General IconGeneral
CPUIntel Core i5-6200U
Display Size15.6 inches
Operating SystemWindows 10
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce 920MX
Storage1TB HDD
PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, headphone/microphone combo jack
Wireless802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Dimensions380 x 251 x 25.4 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC

Overview of the notebook's hardware layout and parts.

Bottom

Detailed illustration and identification of components on the bottom surface.

Right Side

Detailed illustration and identification of ports on the right side.

Left Side

Detailed illustration and identification of ports on the left side.

Front Side

Detailed illustration and identification of indicators on the front side.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started

Initial steps for setting up and powering on the notebook.

Press the power button

How to turn the notebook on or off and manage sleep modes.

Using the touchpad

Guide to operating and using the notebook's touchpad gestures.

Using the keyboard

Explanation of keyboard functions and special keys.

Using the numeric keypad

How to use the numeric keypad for input or navigation.

Using the optical drive

Instructions for inserting and using optical discs.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

Starting for the first time

Guide for initial setup and configuration of the notebook and OS.

Start menu

Overview of the Windows 10 Start menu for accessing apps and settings.

Windows® apps

Description of Windows Store apps and their tile-based display.

Working with Windows® apps

How to launch, customize, and close Windows apps.

Task view

Feature to switch between open apps and virtual desktops.

Snap feature

Function to display apps side-by-side for multitasking.

Connecting to wireless networks

Instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Airplane mode

How to enable and disable Airplane mode.

Connecting to wired networks

Instructions for establishing wired network connections.

Turning your Notebook PC off

Procedures for safely shutting down the notebook.

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep

How to put the notebook into sleep mode.

Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

The Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Explanation of the POST diagnostic process.

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot

Accessing BIOS settings and troubleshooting via POST.

BIOS

Information about the Basic Input/Output System.

Recovering your system

Restoring the system to its original state.

Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

Installing a RAM module

Step-by-step guide to installing a RAM module.

Tips and FAQs

Hardware FAQs

Answers to common hardware-related questions.

Software FAQs

Answers to common software and operating system issues.

Safety precautions

Using your Notebook PC

Specific safety advice for operating the notebook in various conditions.

Caring for your Notebook PC

Getting to know your Notebook PC

Top View

Illustration and labels for components visible on the top surface.

Left Side

Power (DC) input port

Port for connecting the AC adapter to charge the notebook.

Getting started

Charge your Notebook PC

Procedure for charging the notebook's battery before first use.

Using the touchpad

Moving the pointer

How to control the mouse pointer using the touchpad.

One-finger gestures

Common touchpad actions using a single finger.

Two-finger gestures

Common touchpad actions using two fingers.

Using the keyboard

Function keys

Description of F1-F12 key combinations for system functions.

Windows® 10 keys

Special keys for Windows 10 navigation and functions.

Multimedia control keys

Keys for controlling audio and video playback.

Using the numeric keypad

Using the optical drive

Inserting an optical disc

Step-by-step guide to inserting a disc into the drive.

Using the manual eject hole

Method to eject the drive tray when the button fails.

Starting for the first time

Start menu

Windows® apps

Working with Windows® apps

Customizing Windows® apps

Methods for modifying app tiles and taskbar pins.

Connecting to wireless networks

Wi-Fi

Steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Bluetooth

Guide to pairing devices via Bluetooth.

Airplane mode

Connecting to wired networks

Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection

Setting up dynamic or PPPoE network connections.

Configuring a static IP network connection

Setting up a static IP network connection.

Turning your Notebook PC off

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep

The Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot

BIOS

Accessing BIOS

Steps to enter the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Settings

Guide to configuring BIOS settings.

Boot

Setting boot priorities for system startup.

Security

To set the password:

Procedures for setting user or administrator passwords.

To clear the password:

Procedures for removing existing passwords.

I/O Interface Security

USB Interface Security

Set Master Password

To set the HDD password:

Procedures for setting the HDD password.

To update the BIOS:

Recovering your system

IMPORTANT!

Crucial steps before performing system recovery.

Performing a recovery option

Steps to access and use recovery features.

Installing a RAM module

WARNING!

Safety warning to disconnect peripherals before installation.

Hardware FAQs

Software FAQs

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