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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...22 Left Side...26 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 numeric keypad 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...22 Left Side...26 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 numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... 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...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... 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...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
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... settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
... settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
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... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
... not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
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.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. It also enables...
.... Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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 details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. It also enables...
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Right Side 14" model 15" model MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
Right Side 14" model 15" model MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
... USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port may vary per model. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. 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 up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port may vary per model. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. 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 up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack...
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...; Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it on power adapter mode. • The socket...
...; Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it on power adapter mode. • The socket...
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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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... 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 is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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 following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings...
... 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 following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings...
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... by model and territory. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. EZ 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... by model and territory. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. EZ 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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It also allows you to control the access 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. 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 input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67
It also allows you to control the access 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. 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 input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67
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Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. 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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...: • 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 in ID and password - Product key for a long...
...: • 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 in ID and password - Product key for a long...
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... vary per model. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. The color and brightness of your display panel. 3. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC...
... vary per model. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. The color and brightness of your display panel. 3. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC...
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... remove it. 7. Contact your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume...
... remove it. 7. Contact your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume...
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... a memory storage problem. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook...
... a memory storage problem. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook...