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... Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...20 Right View...22 Left View...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...20 Right View...22 Left View...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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......50 Action Center...52 MyASUS Splendid...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......50 Action Center...52 MyASUS Splendid...53 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC...
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... active electronic devices close to your Notebook PC to the display panel. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook...
... active electronic devices close to your Notebook PC to the display panel. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook...
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... 90% and 99%. To protect the battery, once the battery is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may stop charging to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may result in high ambient temperatures may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 90% and 99%. To protect the battery, once the battery is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may stop charging to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may result in high ambient temperatures may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
... (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
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You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Security slot This security slot allows you to secure your headset or...
You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Security slot This security slot allows you to secure your headset or...
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... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble...
... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble...
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Using the keyboard HotKeys The HotKeys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard* Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Using the keyboard HotKeys The HotKeys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard* Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches MyASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches MyASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
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... ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is as...
... ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is as...
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... instability or boot failure. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
... instability or boot failure. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests...
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... refresh its settings to its factory settings. IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to a power source before doing any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Windows® 10 allows you can restore your data before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your system...
... refresh its settings to its factory settings. IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to a power source before doing any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Windows® 10 allows you can restore your data before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your system...
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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...'s audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 4. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to your touchpad...
...'s audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 4. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to your touchpad...
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...; If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 When I do when my screen displays this ? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What...
...; If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 When I do when my screen displays this ? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What...
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... factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one region. IMPORTANT! The region setting may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of the user. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio...
... factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one region. IMPORTANT! The region setting may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of the user. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio...
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... power management feature is enabled by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor is automatically set...
... power management feature is enabled by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor is automatically set...