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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 38 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the optical drive...
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Front Side...23 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 38 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the optical drive...
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... Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 104 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 105 FCC ... et Développement économique Canada (ISED 109 Caution...110 Avertissement...110 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 111 Power Safety Requirement 111 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 94 Hardware FAQs...95 Software FAQs...98 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 102 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 104 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 105 FCC ... et Développement économique Canada (ISED 109 Caution...110 Avertissement...110 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 111 Power Safety Requirement 111 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
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... expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
... expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such...
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Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Refer to the following table for details: Notebook PC E-Manual 23 Front Side Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC.
Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Refer to the following table for details: Notebook PC E-Manual 23 Front Side Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC.
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... 100%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is...
... 100%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is between 10% to 100%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is...
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... 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. •...
... 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. •...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the...
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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the...
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... taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet then select Next. 9. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8.
... taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet then select Next. 9. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8.
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... part of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled...
... part of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled...
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... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode...
... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode...
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It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4.
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Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are...
Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 94 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are...
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...-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery...
...-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery...
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... remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 96 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... media. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter...
... media. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter...