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... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Using the numeric keypad 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Using the numeric keypad 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......48 Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...61 Recovering your system 62 Performing a recovery option 63 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......48 Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...61 Recovering your system 62 Performing a recovery option 63 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings...
... fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings...
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Do not use or expose 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 liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to...
Do not use or expose 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 liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to...
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... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm...
... paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm...
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... to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Screenpad (on selected models) The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
... to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Screenpad (on selected models) The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Notebook PC E-Manual 17
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port may vary per model. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. Right Side MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 You can also use this port may vary per model. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. Right Side MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats.
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... Notebook PC is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble...
... Notebook PC is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble...
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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/screenpad* 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 36 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/screenpad* 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 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature.
When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature.
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 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 41 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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... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... refresh its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC without...
... refresh its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC without...
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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 create a backup data...
... 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 create a backup data...
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... the angle and current position of your display panel. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen...
... the angle and current position of your display panel. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen...
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... battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 local ASUS service...
... battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 local ASUS service...
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... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any...
... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any...
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... the user. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is the name given to protect against unlawful content duplication. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is available on regionalized content. The region setting may be released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. If resetting is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to...
... the user. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is the name given to protect against unlawful content duplication. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is available on regionalized content. The region setting may be released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region Definitions" below. If resetting is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to...
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... the mouse, press any key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of user inactivity; All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard, or press the power button. the computer is automatically set to sleep...
... the mouse, press any key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of user inactivity; All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard, or press the power button. the computer is automatically set to sleep...