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... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a RAM module 82 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-Voice ...Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 REACH...109 Macrovision Corporation Product...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a RAM module 82 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non-Voice ...Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 REACH...109 Macrovision Corporation Product...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. 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. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. 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. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC.
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... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks...
... the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks...
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... models) Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this manual. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in this port to connect your headset or an external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs...
... models) Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this manual. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in this port to connect your headset or an external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs...
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...-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that your Notebook PC is found. • The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
...-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that your Notebook PC is found. • The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 35
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 35
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Notebook PC • Log off 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 your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
... Notebook PC • Log off 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 your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
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... error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that are needed for...
... error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that are needed for...
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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 You may differ by model and territory. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & ...
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 You may differ by model and territory. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & ...
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Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. ...
Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. ...
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... before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating...
... before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to input this before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's operating...
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... to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility -
... to lock or unlock ports and devices. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility -
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In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 AMpatiino ...
In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. To set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 AMpatiino ...
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... Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
... Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Aptio Setup Utility - From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash...
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Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all...
Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all...
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... Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press to enable your speakers were set to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. 4. My battery charge indicator does not light...
... Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press to enable your speakers were set to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. 4. My battery charge indicator does not light...
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What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC...
What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC...