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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 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the NumberPad 42 Using the keyboard...43 HotKeys...43 Function keys...45 Windows® 10 keys...45 Using the numeric keypad 46 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 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the NumberPad 42 Using the keyboard...43 HotKeys...43 Function keys...45 Windows® 10 keys...45 Using the numeric keypad 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......58 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...73 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......58 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...73 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook...
... using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook...
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... extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
... extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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...%. NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may drop even when your device is usually set between 90% and 100%. If the battery temperature is too high, the system may stop charging to the battery power capacity and rapidly shorten battery life. Actual value...
...%. NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may drop even when your device is usually set between 90% and 100%. If the battery temperature is too high, the system may stop charging to the battery power capacity and rapidly shorten battery life. Actual value...
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... model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard...
... model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 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. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard...
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... sensor (on selected models) This built-in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it up when the microphone is turned off . Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Microphone indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC shuts down. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC on to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it...
... sensor (on selected models) This built-in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it up when the microphone is turned off . Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Microphone indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC shuts down. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC on to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it...
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... or near any part of the product. Bottom View NOTE: The bottom view may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. Your Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not...
... or near any part of the product. Bottom View NOTE: The bottom view may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. WARNING! The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. Your Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC, do not...
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... area network. 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. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card...
... area network. 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. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card...
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... Notebook PC with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to charge your Notebook...
... Notebook PC with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to charge your Notebook...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your power adapter. 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. IMPORTANT! • Locate the...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 33 Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your power adapter. 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. IMPORTANT! • Locate 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 43
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 43
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... your eyes. 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 your personal needs, ranging from the panel is reduced. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and...
... your eyes. 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 your personal needs, ranging from the panel is reduced. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and...
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..., Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to finish the configuration. 12. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Configuring a static IP network connection...
..., Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to finish the configuration. 12. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Configuring a static IP network connection...
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... boot failure. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using...
... boot failure. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using...
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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. 78 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. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? How can I fix this? You can try doing any of your display panel may also vary per model. You 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...
... 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? How can I fix this? You can try doing any of your display panel may also vary per model. You 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...
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... 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Press to turn up . Why is attached correctly. When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to enable your...
... 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Press to turn up . Why is attached correctly. When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to enable your...
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... then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. What should I turn on my screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 83...
... then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. What should I turn on my screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 83...