Asus E8438 manual Hardware FAQs

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Hardware FAQs

1.A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?

Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center.

2.My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I fix this?

The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel.

3.How can I maximize my Notebook PC ‘s battery life? You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

•Use Battery Mode under Power4Gear.

•Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness.

•Enable Battery Saving mode under Instant On.

•If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode.

•Disconnect unused USB devices.

•Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory.

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Contents Manual Service and Support Table of Contents Asus apps Tips and FAQs About this manual Conventions used in this manual IconsTypography Using your Notebook PC Safety precautionsCaring for your Notebook PC Proper disposal Hardware Setup Top View Getting to know your Notebook PCCamera Power button Bottom Headphone output jack port Right SideMini DisplayPort port USB 3.0 ports Left SideChapter Using your Notebook PC Charge your Notebook PC Getting startedOn selected models only Lift to open the display panel Press the power button Using the touch screen panel Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpadLeft edge swipe Top edge swipe Zoom outUsing the touchpad Moving the pointerSlide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally One-finger gestures Tap/Double tapDrag and drop Desktop mode, double- click an application to launch it Left-clickRight-clickTop edge swipe Tap Two-finger gesturesZoom out Swipe up Three-finger gesturesFunction keys Using the keyboardFunction key for Power4Gear Hybrid Windows8 keys Chapter Working with Windows Windows 8 lock screen Starting for the first timeWindows UI Start screenWindows Apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsLower left corner Upper left cornerCorner Top sideMoving apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing appsUnpinning apps Resizing appsClosing apps Accessing the Apps screen Launching the Apps screen Pinning more apps on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the charms bar Start Inside the charms barSnap feature Using Snap Other keyboard shortcuts Opens the Narrator Settings Opens Ease of Access CenterConnecting to wireless networks Wi-FiEnabling Wi-Fi Tap/click Connect to start the network connection Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesOr Settings Or device Airplane mode Turning Airplane mode onTurning Airplane mode off Connecting to wired networks Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionLaunch Desktop Page Tap Use the following IP address Configuring a static IP network connectionPutting your Notebook PC to sleep Turning your Notebook PC offAsus apps Featured Asus Apps Power4Gear HybridLaunching Power4Gear Hybrid Performance mode Battery Saving modeRunning System Instant On System in SleepLong Standby Time Page Chapter Power-on Self Test Post Power-on Self Test Post Using Post to access Bios and TroubleshootAccessing Bios Boot Bios SettingsPress and select a device as the Boot Option #1 Security Password DescriptionTo set the password On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security Interface SecurityUSB Interface Security On the Security screen, select Set Master Password Set Master PasswordSave & Exit Save Changes Discard Changes Restore DefaultsBios To update the BiosPress Refresh your PC TroubleshootReset your PC Tap Reset your PCTap Reset Using System Image Recovery Advanced optionsTap Advanced options Page Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC Hardware FAQs Why is my touchpad not working? My battery LED indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?My Notebook PC’s touchpad is not working. What should I do? Software FAQs Page Page Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information on selected models Region Definitions Blu-ray ROM Drive Information on selected models Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Network Compatibility DeclarationNon-Voice Equipment Country Applied Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement CE Marking Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECIC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada Page France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsBas Rhin UL Safety Notices Prevention of Hearing Loss Power Safety RequirementTV Notices Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Coating Notice Optical Drive Safety InformationCTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish European Union Eco-label Energy Star complied productGlobal Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration We, the undersigned EC Declaration of Conformity