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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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... to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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...
... to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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...
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... and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on...
... and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on...
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... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Notebook...
... function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Notebook...
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... USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 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 eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot...
... USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 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 eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work . USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot...
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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. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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 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! Some Notebook PC models may...
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 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! Some Notebook PC models may...
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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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... in case the electronic eject button does not work . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Using the manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to...
... in case the electronic eject button does not work . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Using the manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to...
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Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
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... a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of...
... a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of...
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... you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
... you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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 69 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.
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Restart 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
Restart 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain...
Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain...
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... an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. My display panel has...
... an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. My display panel has...
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... touchpad not working ? 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. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
... touchpad not working ? 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. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
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... 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any key to fix this? You can I do to restart."? How can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
... 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. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any key to fix this? You can I do to restart."? How can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...