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......20 Left Side...22 ASUS Pen (on selected models 24 Inserting the battery...24 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Rotating the display panel 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......20 Left Side...22 ASUS Pen (on selected models 24 Inserting the battery...24 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Rotating the display panel 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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... you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your...
... you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your...
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...Notebook PC. 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 use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Use... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields....
...Notebook PC. 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 use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Use... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields....
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... quickly turn your Notebook PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also allows you to operate it using your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
... quickly turn your Notebook PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also allows you to operate it using your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
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.... NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to toggle between touchpad and touch numeric keypad. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. The touch numeric keypad allows the use of a regular mouse.
.... NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to toggle between touchpad and touch numeric keypad. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. The touch numeric keypad allows the use of a regular mouse.
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WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The... compatibility and reliability. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from authorized retailers to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. Bottom NOTE: The... compatibility and reliability. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from authorized retailers to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your headset or an external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware...
... 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. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your headset or an external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Refer to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware...
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... 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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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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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 57
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 57
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... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST...
... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also allows you to control the access 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 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also allows you to control the access 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 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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To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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... before resetting your Notebook PC to help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you can restore your system. This option resets your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything...
... before resetting your Notebook PC to help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you can restore your system. This option resets your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything...
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... using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key...
... using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key...
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...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel may also vary per model. You can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 79...
...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel may also vary per model. You can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 79...
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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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I hear any of the...
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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I hear any of the...
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... any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any of the following 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...
... any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any of the following 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...