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... information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...27 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 keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...44 Using the numeric keypad 45 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...27 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 keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...44 Using the numeric keypad 45 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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... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts...
... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts...
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... magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of 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 dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not...
... magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of 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 dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not...
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... the battery, once the battery is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. This 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 stop charging to the battery power capacity and rapidly shorten battery life. If the battery temperature is too high, the system may drop even when your device...
... the battery, once the battery is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. This 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 stop charging to the battery power capacity and rapidly shorten battery life. If the battery temperature is too high, the system may drop even when your device...
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... model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Keyboard The keyboard...
... model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Keyboard The keyboard...
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Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
Numeric keypad The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. Notebook PC E-Manual 21
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... or near any part of your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on proper disassembly or assembly of the product. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Bottom View NOTE: The bottom view may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase...
... or near any part of your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can get warm to hot while in appearance depending on proper disassembly or assembly of the product. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Bottom View NOTE: The bottom view may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase...
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.../Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 26 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. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Kensington...
.../Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 26 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. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to secure your headset or an external microphone. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Kensington...
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... backward compatible to connect your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. It may become warm to your Notebook PC. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (on selected models) The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in...
... backward compatible to connect your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. It may become warm to your Notebook PC. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (on selected models) The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to an external display. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in...
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...'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 power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble...
...'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 power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that it on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt 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 42 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 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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... adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to protect your eye can naturally see. For model with OLED panel, this mode...
... adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to protect your eye can naturally see. For model with OLED panel, this mode...
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... Connect. 11. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. 7. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created. 13. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network...
... Connect. 11. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. 7. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created. 13. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network...
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... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of a trained service personnel. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to most conditions of a trained service personnel. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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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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... may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix...
... may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix...
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... enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your speakers were set to the power...
... enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your speakers were set to the power...
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... power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 When I turn on...
... power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 When I turn on...