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......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to change the settings of 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 chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
... to change the settings of 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 chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
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... followed to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on selected models). = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on your Notebook PC's data and...
... followed to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on selected models). = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on your Notebook PC's data and...
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... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois...
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... Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 is activated. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
... Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 is activated. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
... or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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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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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Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
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... installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook...
... installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook...
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... Mode This 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. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
... Mode This 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. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
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Security This menu allows you to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted 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 input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted 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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To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh 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 avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting...
... settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh 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 avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting...
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... 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 Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those...
... tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those...
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... Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery...
... Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery...
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What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I turn on my screen. When I do when my screen displays this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Press any of the following...
What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I turn on my screen. When I do when my screen displays this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Press any of the following...
