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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 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 Other keys...41 Notebook...
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 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 Other keys...41 Notebook...
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......52 Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......52 Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self...
... recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self...
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.... Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or...
.... Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or...
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... this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. In the event that your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook...
... this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. In the event that your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to use the power button to put your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook...
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...: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
...: The bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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Refer to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in audio speakers allow you to the following table for details: 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Audio speakers The built-in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Audio features are software-controlled.
Refer to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in audio speakers allow you to the following table for details: 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side Audio speakers The built-in sleep mode. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Audio features are software-controlled.
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...%. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is less than 95%. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. You can also use this port to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to connect your headset or an external microphone.
...%. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is less than 95%. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. You can also use this port to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to connect your headset or an external microphone.
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... should remove the battery inside the 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 it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27...
... should remove the battery inside the 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 it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27...
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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 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.
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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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Notebook PC • Log off 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 settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
... Notebook PC • Log off 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 settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
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... BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! The Power...
... BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! The Power...
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... 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 allows you to do any recovery option 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 your...
... 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 allows you to do any recovery option 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 your...
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... in an external storage drive. • 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 in ID and password - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to...
... in an external storage drive. • 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 in ID and password - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to...
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... 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 display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and...
... 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 display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and...
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...'s audio speakers? 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 Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn...
...'s audio speakers? 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 Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn...
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...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but...
...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 93 the computer is automatically set to the environment. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep within 10 minutes of user...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 93 the computer is automatically set to the environment. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. To wake your computer, click the mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to sleep within 10 minutes of user...