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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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... of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of 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 3: Working with your Notebook...
... of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of 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 3: Working with your Notebook...
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... entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Remove...
... entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Remove...
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... indicator lights up when the camera is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Microphone off indicator This indicator lights...
... indicator lights up when the camera is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Microphone off indicator This indicator lights...
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IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. The adapter may become warm to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to hot while in use. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to a power source. The adapter may become warm to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to hot while in use. Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 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.
Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 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.
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... disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Read the following precautions 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 power adapter. IMPORTANT! • Locate...
... disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Read the following precautions 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 power adapter. 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. * 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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... the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. Select Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your apps and preferred settings. Press the power button on your Windows operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens...
... the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. Select Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your apps and preferred settings. Press the power button on your Windows operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens...
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start menu Launch the Start menu Launch Search Launch Task view Launch Widgets Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch an app from the taskbar You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows apps • Open...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start menu Launch the Start menu Launch Search Launch Task view Launch Widgets Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch an app from the taskbar You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows apps • Open...
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For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Level 1-5: The higher the level, the more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission...
For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Flicker Free Certification. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Level 1-5: The higher the level, the more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission...
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... service personnel. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On...
... service personnel. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On...
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Using this option. 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 system. You must backup your data before doing this option, you can restore your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: •...
Using this option. 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 system. You must backup your data before doing this option, you can restore your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: •...
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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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... current position 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these...
... current position 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these...
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4. Why is attached correctly. 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 touchpad. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can...
4. Why is attached correctly. 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 touchpad. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can...
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... I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Software FAQs 1. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem.
... I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Software FAQs 1. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem.
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...://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1045091/ for assistance. 5. My Notebook PC does not boot up its battery power. Connect the power adapter to your local ASUS service center for troubleshooting. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you have completely used up . You can I fix this ? How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to a power outlet then press the power button. If you recently installed...
...://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1045091/ for assistance. 5. My Notebook PC does not boot up its battery power. Connect the power adapter to your local ASUS service center for troubleshooting. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you have completely used up . You can I fix this ? How can 't my Notebook PC wake up from sleep mode? • You need to press the power button to a power outlet then press the power button. If you recently installed...