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... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...26 Front Side...28 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 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...26 Front Side...28 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 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 78 Performing a recovery option 79 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 78 Performing a recovery option 79 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 82 Installing a RAM module 84 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration ... relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 82 Installing a RAM module 84 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration ... relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
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... moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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.
... moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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.
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... function keys, allows quick access to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to Windows...
... function keys, allows quick access to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to Windows...
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...%. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is less than 10%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
...%. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is less than 10%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
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Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The 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. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 14" model 15" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The 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. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side 14" model 15" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
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... SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating...
... SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating...
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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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 49 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 49 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...
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Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Type your service provider. 4. If needed, you just created. 13. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address...
Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Type your service provider. 4. If needed, you just created. 13. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address...
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... and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 70 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are...
... and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 70 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are...
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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 73
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 73
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4.
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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 your system. This option resets your Notebook PC to its settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 allows you refresh your data files...
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 your system. This option resets your Notebook PC to its settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 allows you refresh your data files...
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Log 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 - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that...
Log 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 - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that...
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... per model. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I fix this? A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? The color and brightness of your display panel 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch...
... per model. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I fix this? A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? The color and brightness of your display panel 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch...
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... problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? Contact your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook...
... problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? Contact your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook...
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.... 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any key to fix this? 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 at least four (4) seconds. Contact your system. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What...
.... 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any key to fix this? 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 at least four (4) seconds. Contact your system. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What...