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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...23 Right View...25 Left View...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 35 Press the power button 35 Using the touchpad 36 Using the NumberPad (on selected models 43 Using the keyboard...44 HotKeys...44 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...23 Right View...25 Left View...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 35 Press the power button 35 Using the touchpad 36 Using the NumberPad (on selected models 43 Using the keyboard...44 HotKeys...44 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... time 50 Start menu...51 Windows apps...53 MyASUS Splendid...54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth...57 Airplane mode...58 Connecting to wired networks 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...64 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66...
... time 50 Start menu...51 Windows apps...53 MyASUS Splendid...54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth...57 Airplane mode...58 Connecting to wired networks 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...64 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66...
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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 change the settings of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you...
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 change the settings of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you...
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...entering the chassis or keyboard gap to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any liquids from your Notebook... PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
...entering the chassis or keyboard gap to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any liquids from your Notebook... PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a ...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a ...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off.
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off.
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... area network. You can also use this port to connect to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 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 and printers. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows...
... area network. You can also use this port to connect to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 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 and printers. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows...
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... may vary per model. Connect your Notebook PC with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to 40 Gbit/s for assistance. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port may take longer to fully charge your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. • To prevent any damage, use only approved NRTL listed (UL 62368...
... may vary per model. Connect your Notebook PC with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to 40 Gbit/s for assistance. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port may take longer to fully charge your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. • To prevent any damage, use only approved NRTL listed (UL 62368...
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... from children. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. WARNING! For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on your power adapter. Always plug the...
... from children. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. WARNING! For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on your power adapter. Always plug the...
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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 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 51 You can use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings.
Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 51 You can use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings.
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... Care Mode: This mode reduces blue light emission by up to 30%, helping to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through Gamma and Color temperature correction, the image output from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with your eye can naturally see. NOTE: Enable HDR from the panel is compliant with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual For model with LCD panel, Level...
... Care Mode: This mode reduces blue light emission by up to 30%, helping to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through Gamma and Color temperature correction, the image output from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with your eye can naturally see. NOTE: Enable HDR from the panel is compliant with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual For model with LCD panel, Level...
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... installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS...
... installed as a permanent part of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS...
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... files - 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 is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you to refresh your system. This option resets your Notebook PC allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC to its factory settings.
... files - 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 is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you to refresh your system. This option resets your Notebook PC allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC to its factory settings.
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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 display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. You can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. •...
... your display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. You can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. •...
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..., contact your touchpad. 6. Press to 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working?
..., contact your touchpad. 6. Press to 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working?
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...: • Remove all connected USB devices, then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive, then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I do to restart."? You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can...
...: • Remove all connected USB devices, then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive, then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I do to restart."? You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can...
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... recently installed or were not included with your operating system package, then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why can I fix this ? How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your Notebook PC and connect to your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . 3. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet...
... recently installed or were not included with your operating system package, then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why can I fix this ? How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your Notebook PC and connect to your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . 3. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet...
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... ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is available at www.epeat.net. ENERGY STAR Qualified Product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of key environmental information for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse...
... ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is available at www.epeat.net. ENERGY STAR Qualified Product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of key environmental information for detail information on power management and its benefits to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse...