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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...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...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 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...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...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 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...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 PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...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 PC E-Manual
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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 92 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 93 Compliance...
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 92 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 93 Compliance...
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... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for 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...
... how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for 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...
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... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields.
... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields.
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... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables...
... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables...
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... manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . MicroSD card slot This built-in case the electronic eject button does not work . Optical drive 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in this button to eject the drive tray in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
... manual. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . MicroSD card slot This built-in case the electronic eject button does not work . Optical drive 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the optical drive section in this button to eject the drive tray in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
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MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side 15" without ODD model 15" with ODD model USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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.
MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side 15" without ODD model 15" with ODD model USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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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... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
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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. 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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Push the drive...
... manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to hear some spinning and vibrating in case the electronic eject button does not work . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to close the optical drive. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . WARNING! Push the drive...
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... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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...
... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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...
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... installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that run when you to system instability or boot failure. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls...
... installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that run when you to system instability or boot failure. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls...
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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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . Notebook PC E-Manual 67 When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model...
... 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . Notebook PC E-Manual 67 When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model...
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It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Security This menu allows you 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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Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
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Backup data - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the following items prior to resetting your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use an anti...
Backup data - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the following items prior to resetting your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use an anti...
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... function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. How can I do? What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery...
... function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. How can I do? What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery...
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... to turn up . You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power...
... to turn up . You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power...
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... I do when my screen displays this ? When I do to restart."? How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. 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 Software FAQs 1.
... I do when my screen displays this ? When I do to restart."? How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. 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 Software FAQs 1.