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......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Windows keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Windows keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Recovering your system 71 Performing a recovery option 72 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...78 Software FAQs...81 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...86 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 86 UL Safety Notices...87 Power Safety Requirement 88 TV Notices...88 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
... Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Recovering your system 71 Performing a recovery option 72 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...78 Software FAQs...81 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...86 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 86 UL Safety Notices...87 Power Safety Requirement 88 TV Notices...88 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of using Windows...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of using Windows...
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...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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 your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use... from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose 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
...Notebook PC using a dry cloth. 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 your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use... from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose 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
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... turned off. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera off indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Microphone off indicator This indicator lights...
... turned off. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera off indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Microphone off indicator This indicator lights...
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Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a power source. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. The adapter may become warm to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a power source. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected...
... if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected...
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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 40 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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... power button on during the setup process. 6. Wait for reference only. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your apps and preferred settings. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in this chapter are for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series...
... power button on during the setup process. 6. Wait for reference only. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your apps and preferred settings. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in this chapter are for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series...
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... view Launch Widgets Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep 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 You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47
... view Launch Widgets Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep 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 You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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...: Enable HDR from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through...
...: Enable HDR from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through...
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.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that you can access the 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...
.... 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that you can access the 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...
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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 resetting your Notebook PC to help improve performance. This option resets your data before doing this option, you to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. You...
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 resetting your Notebook PC to help improve performance. This option resets your data before doing this option, you to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. You...
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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. 76 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... any of your Notebook PC. 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. • Close...
... any of your Notebook PC. 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. • Close...
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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? Why is my touchpad not working? Notebook PC E-Manual 79 My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove...
... 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? Why is my touchpad not working? Notebook PC E-Manual 79 My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove...
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... drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. When I turn on my screen. Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I do to restart."? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. When I turn on my screen. Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I do to restart."? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
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... its battery power. Why can I fix this ? 3. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to your Notebook PC then restart your system. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for troubleshooting. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your system. 4. Delete the applications you have completely used...
... its battery power. Why can I fix this ? 3. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to your Notebook PC then restart your system. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for troubleshooting. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to resume your system. 4. Delete the applications you have completely used...