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Asus N551J User Manual

Asus N551J
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Notebook PC
E-Manual
First Edition
June 2014
E9399

Table of Contents

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Asus N551J Specifications

General IconGeneral
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
CPUIntel Core i7-4710HQ
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Storage1TB HDD
Display15.6-inch, Full HD (1920x1080)
Operating SystemWindows 8.1
Optical DriveDVD Super Multi
AudioSonicMaster
Wireless802.11ac
WebcamHD Webcam
PortsHDMI

Summary

About This Manual

Conventions Used in This Manual

Typography Conventions

Explains the use of bold and italic text for menus and references.

Icon Guide

Illustrates icons for touch screen, touchpad, and keyboard usage.

Safety Precautions

Using Your Notebook PC Safely

Details on operating environment, heat, power cords, and travel.

Caring for Your Notebook PC

Proper Disposal

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Top View Components

Identifies and describes camera, display panel, and audio speakers.

Keyboard and Touchpad Features

Details keyboard layout, touchpad gestures, and status indicators.

Notebook PC Bottom Components

Describes the battery pack, spring battery lock, and air vents on the bottom.

Notebook PC Right Side Ports

Details ports like headphone/mic, USB 3.0, optical drive, and eject button.

Notebook PC Left Side Ports

Details ports like power input, air vents, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, LAN, USB 3.0.

Notebook PC Front Side Features

Describes memory card reader and status indicators on the front.

Chapter 2: Using Your Notebook PC

Getting Started: Charging the Notebook

Guides on charging the notebook for the first time and initial power-on.

Touchscreen Panel Gestures

Explains gestures like edge swipes, finger slides, zoom, tap, and click for the touchscreen.

Touchpad Gestures

Details pointer movement, one-finger, two-finger, and three-finger gestures for the touchpad.

Keyboard Usage

Explains function keys, Windows keys, multimedia controls, and numeric keypad.

Using the Optical Drive

Instructions for inserting discs and using the manual eject hole.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

First-Time Startup and Configuration

Steps for initial setup, region selection, and account configuration.

Windows® 8.1 User Interface

Overview of the tile-based UI, Start screen, and Windows® Apps.

Onscreen Hotspots Navigation

Explains how hotspots on the screen launch programs or access settings.

Start Button and Context Menu

How to use the Start button and its context menu for quick access.

Customizing Your Start Screen

Steps to customize the Start screen, including booting to desktop.

Managing Windows® Apps

Instructions for launching, customizing, resizing, unpinning, and closing apps.

Accessing the Apps Screen

How to launch the Apps screen for accessing all installed applications.

Pinning Apps to the Start Screen

Guide on how to pin applications to the Start screen.

Charms Bar Functionality

Details on launching and using the Charms bar for search, share, settings.

Snap Feature for Multitasking

How to use the Snap feature to display two apps side-by-side.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows® 8.1

Common keyboard shortcuts for launching apps and navigating the OS.

Network Connectivity

Instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired networks.

Airplane Mode Operation

How to turn Airplane mode on and off for in-flight use.

Powering Down and Sleep Modes

Procedures for shutting down and putting the notebook to sleep.

Windows® 8.1 Lock Screen

How to proceed from the lock screen and customize its appearance.

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

Understanding POST and BIOS

Explains POST diagnostics, BIOS function, and how to access BIOS settings.

BIOS Settings and Configuration

Details on boot options, security settings, and saving changes in BIOS.

Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Notebook PC

Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Step-by-step guide for replacing or installing an HDD.

Installing a RAM Module

Step-by-step guide for upgrading the notebook's memory capacity.

Tips and FAQs

Useful Tips for Your Notebook PC

Recommendations for maximizing performance, security, and data backup.

Hardware Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common hardware issues like display problems and battery life.

Software Frequently Asked Questions

Solutions for common software issues like boot problems and screen display errors.

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information

Information on viewing and creating CDs/DVDs, and regional playback.

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information

Viewing HD videos, disc formats, and region definitions.

Modem and Network Compliance

Internal modem compliance (JATE, FCC, CTR21) and network compatibility.

FCC Interference and RF Exposure Statements

FCC Part 15 compliance and RF exposure caution statements.

Declaration of Conformity and CE Marking

EU directives, R&TTE, EMC, low voltage, and CE marking.

Country-Specific Radiation Exposure Statements

IC Canada, France, and other country-specific RF exposure information.

Safety Notices and Cautions

UL safety, power safety, TV notices, REACH, hearing loss, lithium battery cautions.

Optical Drive Safety & CTR 21 Approval

Laser safety, CDRH regulations, coating notice, and CTR 21 modem approval.

Environmental Compliance and Recycling

ENERGY STAR, EU Eco-label, global regulations, and recycling services.

Regional Notices and Battery Safety

Singapore, India, and removable battery notices.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Formal declaration of product conformity with EU directives.

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