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... entitled to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ MyASUS offers a variety of support features including troubleshooting, products performance optimization, ASUS software integration, and helps you are collectively responsible. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted...
... entitled to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ MyASUS offers a variety of support features including troubleshooting, products performance optimization, ASUS software integration, and helps you are collectively responsible. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted...
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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 Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......50 Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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...
... shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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...
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... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to your Notebook PC. Do not place active electronic devices close to prevent short...
... Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to your Notebook PC. Do not place active electronic devices close to prevent short...
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... in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is usually set between 90% and 100%. This is too high, the system may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is between 90% and...
... in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is usually set between 90% and 100%. This is too high, the system may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is between 90% and...
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... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables...
... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables...
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... slot This security slot allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 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...
... slot This security slot allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 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...
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... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the...
... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the...
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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.
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.
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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. 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. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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. 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. 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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Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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... hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings...
... hardware settings that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings...
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... following recovery options: • Keep my files - Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Recovering your system Using recovery options 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 without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option...
... following recovery options: • Keep my files - Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Recovering your system Using recovery options 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 without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option...
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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. 68 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. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your Notebook PC may also vary per model. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... your Notebook PC may also vary per model. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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... audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 71 You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad...
... audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 71 You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad...
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... your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this ? What should I turn on my screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this ? What should I turn on my screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
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... that any system capable of the user. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual The region setting may be released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. While DVD movie content may be capable of CSS protected content. NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and...
... that any system capable of the user. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual The region setting may be released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. While DVD movie content may be capable of CSS protected content. NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and...
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... products is enabled by default. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. ENERGY STAR Qualified Product ENERGY STAR is automatically set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity...
... products is enabled by default. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. ENERGY STAR Qualified Product ENERGY STAR is automatically set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity...