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... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...23 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad...37 Using the keyboard...44 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...45 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...23 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad...37 Using the keyboard...44 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...45 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 Recovering your system 80 Performing a recovery option 81 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 Recovering your system 80 Performing a recovery option 81 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network Compatibility Declaration 95 Non-Voice Equipment...95 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network Compatibility Declaration 95 Non-Voice Equipment...95 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
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... of warm water. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your 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 expose...
... of warm water. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your 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 expose...
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You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC on or off. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake...
You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC on or off. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake...
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.../Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. You can also use this port to secure...
.../Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. You can also use this port to secure...
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... not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
... not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 input/output rating information on your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of...
... 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 input/output rating information on your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of...
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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 * On selected models 44 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 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 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 * On selected models 44 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 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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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 45
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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... 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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Type your service provider. 4. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. If needed, you just created. 13. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select...
Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Type your service provider. 4. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. If needed, you just created. 13. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select...
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... (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following methods: 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during...
... (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to the following methods: 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during...
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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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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 Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... 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 resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook...
... 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 resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook...
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... following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Hardware FAQs 1. How can I fix this? The brightness and color tone of 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 Notebook PC. You may also vary per model. Although these dots normally...
... following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Hardware FAQs 1. How can I fix this? The brightness and color tone of 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 Notebook PC. You may also vary per model. Although these dots normally...
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... turn up . Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack...
... turn up . Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack...
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... 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 system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Press 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 up...
... 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 system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual Press 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 up...
