User manual ASUS X552EP-SX037H

[. . . ] Notebook PC E-Manual E7926 First Edition February 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. [. . . ] 13. Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 2 3. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Tap from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap down. • You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To 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 for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns off. > Shut • Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS apps Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using this app. To launch LifeFrame Press . The archive toolbar displays a function's saved files in thumbnail view. Action button Modes Capture button 72 Webcam settings Face tracking button Zoom in/out Notebook PC E-Manual LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you play games using the webcam. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press . Select from these power saving modes. Use these options to customize your power saving mode. Allows you to hide the desktop icons onscreen and turns the presentation mode on or off. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC’s battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. IMPORTANT!The standby time varies according to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds, even after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after entering into deep sleep mode. Tap this to activate the battery saving mode. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) Notebook PC E-Manual 77 The Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may refer to the following information for more details. BIOS The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. [. . . ] To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. Notebook PC E-Manual 123 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French 124 Notebook PC E-Manual German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Notebook PC E-Manual 125 ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U. S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. [. . . ]