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Asus GL552J User Manual

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Notebook PC E-Manual
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Recovering your system
Using recovery options on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the
system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve
performance.
IMPORTANT!
• Backup all your data les before doing any recovery option on your
Notebook PC.
• Notedownimportantcustomizedsettingssuchasnetworksettings,
user names, and passwords to avoid data loss.
• Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before
resetting your system.
Windows® 10 allows you to do any of the following recovery options:
• Keepmyles- This option allows you refresh your Notebook
PC without aecting personal les (photos, music, videos,
documents).
Using this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default
settings and delete other installed apps.
• Removeeverything- This option resets your Notebook PC to
its factory settings. You must backup your data before doing this
option.

Table of Contents

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Asus GL552J Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size15.6 inches
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Storage1TB HDD
Operating SystemWindows 10
PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11ac
CPUIntel Core i7-4720HQ
Battery4-cell Li-ion

Summary

Copyright Information

Limitation of Liability

Service and Support

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC

Details the hardware components of the Notebook PC.

Top View

Illustrates and describes components visible from the top.

Bottom

Illustrates and describes components visible from the bottom.

Right Side

Illustrates and describes components on the right side.

Left Side

Illustrates and describes components on the left side.

Front Side

Illustrates and describes components on the front side.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started

Initial steps and setup for using the Notebook PC.

Charge your Notebook PC

Instructions for charging the Notebook PC's battery.

Lift to open the display panel

Procedure for opening the laptop display.

Press the power button

Instructions on using the power button.

Using the touchpad

Explains how to use the touchpad for navigation.

Using the keyboard

Details on using the keyboard and its functions.

Using the numeric keypad

How to use the numeric keypad.

Using the optical drive

Instructions for using the optical disc drive.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

Starting for the first time

Guide for initial setup of Windows 10 on the Notebook PC.

Start menu

Overview of the Start menu and its functions.

Windows® apps

Information on using Windows applications.

Working with Windows® apps

How to launch, customize, and close Windows apps.

Task view

Feature for switching between apps and desktops.

Snap feature

Allows displaying apps side-by-side.

Snap hotspots

Using hotspots to snap apps into place.

Action Center

Consolidates notifications and quick actions.

Other keyboard shortcuts

Useful keyboard shortcuts for navigation and launching apps.

Connecting to wireless networks

Guides on connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Connecting to wired networks

Instructions for connecting to wired networks.

Turning your Notebook PC off

Procedures to shut down the Notebook PC.

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep

How to put the Notebook PC into sleep mode.

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

The Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Explanation of diagnostic tests run at startup.

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot

Accessing BIOS and troubleshooting options during POST.

BIOS

Information on Basic Input/Output System settings.

Accessing BIOS

Steps to enter the BIOS setup.

Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Steps to install a new HDD.

Installing a Random-access Memory module

Steps to install a RAM module.

Tips and FAQs

Useful tips for your Notebook PC

Recommendations for maximizing PC use and security.

Hardware FAQs

Frequently asked questions about hardware.

Software FAQs

Frequently asked questions about software.

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information

Details about the DVD-ROM drive functionality.

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information

Details about the Blu-ray ROM drive functionality.

Internal Modem Compliancy

Information on internal modem compliance.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

Declaration of conformity with R&TTE directive.

CE Marking

Information on CE marking.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

IC statement on radiation exposure for Canada.

Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains

Information on wireless channels for different regions.

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands

Details on restricted wireless bands in France.

UL Safety Notices

Safety notices related to UL standards.

Power Safety Requirement

Requirements for power safety.

TV Notices

Notices regarding TV systems.

REACH

Information on REACH compliance.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

Notice regarding Macrovision Corporation product.

Prevention of Hearing Loss

Precautions to prevent hearing loss.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

Optical Drive Safety Information

Laser Safety Information

Safety information regarding the laser in the optical drive.

CDRH Regulations

Regulations from the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Coating Notice

Important notice about device coating.

CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)

Danish

CTR 21 approval information in Danish.

Dutch

CTR 21 approval information in Dutch.

English

CTR 21 approval information in English.

Finnish

CTR 21 approval information in Finnish.

French

CTR 21 approval information in French.

German

CTR 21 approval information in German.

Greek

CTR 21 approval information in Greek.

Italian

CTR 21 approval information in Italian.

Portuguese

CTR 21 approval information in Portuguese.

Spanish

CTR 21 approval information in Spanish.

Swedish

CTR 21 approval information in Swedish.

About this manual

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Details the hardware components of your Notebook PC.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Shows how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

Provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC.

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

Shows how to use POST to change settings of your Notebook PC.

Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

Tips and FAQs

Appendices

Conventions used in this manual

IMPORTANT!

Vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE:

Additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

WARNING!

Important information to keep you safe and prevent damage.

Typography

Explains text formatting conventions used in the manual.

Icons

Explains icons used for tasks and procedures.

Safety precautions

Using your Notebook PC

Guidelines for safe usage of the Notebook PC.

Caring for your Notebook PC

Proper disposal

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC

Top View

Illustrates and describes components visible from the top.

Camera

Display panel

Audio speakers

Keyboard

Touchpad

Status indicators

Power indicator

Lights up when the PC is on, blinks when in sleep mode.

Two-color battery charge indicator

Visual indication of the battery's charge status.

Drive activity indicator

Airplane mode indicator

Capital lock indicator

Power button

Numeric keypad

Bottom

Battery pack

Details how the battery pack is charged and supplies power.

Spring battery lock

Manual battery lock

Air vents

Compartment cover

Right Side

Headphone/Headset jack

Port for connecting speakers, headphones, or headsets.

Microphone input jack port

Port for connecting an external microphone.

USB 2.0 port

Universal Serial Bus port compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

Optical drive (on selected models)

Supports various disc formats like CDs and DVDs.

Optical disc drive eject button

Optical disc drive manual eject hole

Kensington® security slot

Left Side

Power (DC) input port

Port for connecting the power adapter to charge the PC.

Air vents

Allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the PC.

USB Type-C port

HDMI port

LAN port

USB 3.0 port

Front Side

Memory card reader

Supports SD and SDHC card formats.

Status indicators

Indicators for current hardware status.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started

Charge your Notebook PC

Instructions for charging the Notebook PC's battery.

Using the touchpad

Moving the pointer

How to move the pointer using the touchpad.

One-finger gestures

Tap/Double-tap

Procedures for selecting and launching apps.

Drag and drop

How to drag and drop items using the touchpad.

Left-click

Right-click

Two-finger gestures

Two-finger scroll (up/down)

How to scroll vertically using two fingers.

Two-finger scroll (left/right)

How to scroll horizontally using two fingers.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Drag and drop

Using the keyboard

Function keys

Explains commands triggered by function keys.

Windows® 10 keys

Multimedia control keys

Using the numeric keypad

Using the optical drive

Inserting an optical disc

Step-by-step guide to insert an optical disc.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

Starting for the first time

Start menu

Launching the Start menu

Opening programs from the Start menu

Windows® apps

Working with Windows® apps

Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu

How to launch apps from the Start menu.

Customizing Windows® apps

How to customize Windows apps.

Moving apps

Steps to move apps to a new location.

Resizing apps

Unpinning apps

Pinning apps to the taskbar

Pinning more apps to the Start menu

Task view

Launching task view

How to launch the task view feature.

Snap feature

Snap hotspots

Using hotspots to snap apps into place.

Using Snap

Action Center

Launching Action Center

How to launch the Action Center.

Other keyboard shortcuts

Connecting to wireless networks

Wi-Fi

How to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting Wi-Fi

Steps to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Bluetooth

Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices

Steps to pair devices via Bluetooth.

Airplane mode

Turning Airplane mode on

Steps to enable Airplane mode.

Turning Airplane mode off

Steps to disable Airplane mode.

Connecting to wired networks

Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection

Steps to configure dynamic IP/PPPoE network.

Configuring a static IP network connection

Turning your Notebook PC off

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep

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

The Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot

BIOS

Accessing BIOS

Steps to enter the BIOS setup.

BIOS Settings

Boot

Menu to set boot option priorities.

Security

Password Description

Explains administrator and user password types.

Set Administrator Password

How to set an administrator password.

Set Master Password

How to set a master password for the hard disk drive.

Set User Password

How to set a user password.

I/O Interface Security

Controls access to I/O interfaces.

I/O Interface Security

Lock

Lock or unlock interface functions in the BIOS.

USB Interface Security

Lock

Lock or unlock USB ports and devices in BIOS.

Set Master Password

Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Options to save changes and exit BIOS.

To update the BIOS:

Recovering your system

Keep my files

Refreshes PC without affecting personal files.

Remove everything

Resets PC to factory settings.

Go back to an earlier build

Advanced startup

Performing a recovery option

Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC

Installing the Hard Disk Drive

Installing a Random-access Memory module

Tips and FAQs

Useful tips for your Notebook PC

Hardware FAQs

Software FAQs

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information

Details about the DVD-ROM drive functionality.

Regional Playback Information

Explains DVD region restrictions and copyright laws.

Region Definitions

Defines regions for DVD playback.

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information

Details about the Blu-ray ROM drive functionality.

Internal Modem Compliancy

Information on internal modem compliance.

Region Definitions

Defines regions for Blu-ray playback.

Overview

General overview of related topics.

Network Compatibility Declaration

Statement on network compatibility.

Non-Voice Equipment

Information on non-voice equipment.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

Declaration of conformity with R&TTE directive.

CE Marking

Information on CE marking for devices.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

IC statement on radiation exposure for Canada.

Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains

Information on wireless channels for different regions.

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands

Details on restricted wireless bands in France.

UL Safety Notices

Safety notices related to UL standards.

Power Safety Requirement

Requirements for power safety.

TV Notices

Notices regarding TV systems.

REACH

Information on REACH compliance.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

Notice regarding Macrovision Corporation product.

Prevention of Hearing Loss

Precautions to prevent hearing loss.

ENERGY STAR complied product

Information about ENERGY STAR compliance.

Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration

Declaration of compliance with environmental regulations.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

Information on ASUS recycling and takeback services.

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America

Service for recycling rechargeable batteries in North America.

Regional notice for California

Warning for chemicals known to California.

Regional notice for Singapore

Compliance statement for Singapore IDA Standards.

Regional notice for India

Compliance statement for India E-waste regulations.

Notices for removable batteries

Notices regarding removable batteries.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of conformity with EU directives.

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