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......9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...24 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 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using...
......9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...24 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 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using...
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... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
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... how to use POST to change the settings of using Windows® 10 in 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues...
... how to use POST to change the settings of using Windows® 10 in 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues...
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... such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your...
... such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your...
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... intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard...
... intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard...
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... sleep mode. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. 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 slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
... sleep mode. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. 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 slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
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... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble...
... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected 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. 38 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. 38 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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... Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to most conditions of a trained service personnel. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to most conditions of a trained service personnel. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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... BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
... BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
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Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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 to control the access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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 to control the access 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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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
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.... Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords...
.... Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords...
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... all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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 - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. •...
... all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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 - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. •...
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My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC 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 display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your Notebook PC. How can try...
My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC 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 display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your Notebook PC. How can try...
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... Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light...
... Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light...
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... your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. How can I fix this ? Software FAQs 1. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can try doing 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 up but...
... your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. How can I fix this ? Software FAQs 1. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can try doing 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 up but...
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... automatically set to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for detail information on regulation requirements. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for information disclosure based on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is in line with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management...
... automatically set to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for detail information on regulation requirements. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for information disclosure based on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is in line with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management...