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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...22 Left Side...23 Rear View...25 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 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 Multimedia control keys 40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...22 Left Side...23 Rear View...25 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 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 Multimedia control keys 40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Connecting to 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 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook...
... Connecting to 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 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook...
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment 89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 92 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment 89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 92 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
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... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC...
... AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Audio speakers The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in audio speakers allow you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Audio speakers The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in audio speakers allow you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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...! 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. 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...
...! 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. 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...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... OK. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 7. Repeat...
... OK. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 7. Repeat...
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... Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may...
... Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may...
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... 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 67 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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...
... 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 67 BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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 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 your Notebook PC. It also allows 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
Security This menu 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 your Notebook PC. It also allows 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
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Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... must backup your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to restore the system to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to...
... must backup your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to restore the system to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to...
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... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that 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 resetting your operating...
... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that 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 resetting your operating...
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... per model. Hardware FAQs 1. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and 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 your display panel. 3. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... per model. Hardware FAQs 1. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and 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 your display panel. 3. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is connected to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is connected to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
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... I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. 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. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory...
... I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. 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. • If the problem still exists, contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory...