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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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... can refer to use the different parts of 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 with Windows® 10...
... can refer to use the different parts of 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 with Windows® 10...
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... or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near 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 strong magnetic or...
... or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near 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 strong magnetic or...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer...
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer...
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...%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White 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 plugged to a power source and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This...
...%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White 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 plugged to a power source and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This...
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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 personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
... 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 personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
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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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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
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... run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING! BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING! BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select...
... territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select...
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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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. 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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. 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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... 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 resets your Notebook PC to a power source before resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. You must backup your data before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook...
... 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 resets your Notebook PC to a power source before resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. You must backup your data before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook...
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.... Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed...
.... Backup data - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed...
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... vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? The color and brightness of your display panel 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 system. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and...
... vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? The color and brightness of your display panel 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 system. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and...
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.... • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. 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 enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press to your touchpad. 6. Why is...
.... • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. 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 enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press to your touchpad. 6. Why is...
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... screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your system. 78 Notebook...
... screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your system. 78 Notebook...
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...keyboard. Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating...Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 96 Notebook PC E-Manual ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of ...
...keyboard. Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating...Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 96 Notebook PC E-Manual ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of ...