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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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... using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts 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...
... using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts 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...
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... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
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... simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the power button to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. In the...
... simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the power button to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. In the...
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... external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Security slot This security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 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...
... external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Security slot This security slot allows you to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. 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...
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... memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. 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. 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 NOTE: This port...
... memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. 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. 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 NOTE: This port...
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...; Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
...; Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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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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 PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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 PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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... Connect to start connecting to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 If needed, you just created...
... Connect to start connecting to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 If needed, you just created...
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... may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using any of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of...
... may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using any of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows 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. 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 BIOS. It also allows 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. 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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Connect your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 . 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
Connect your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 . 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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... 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 - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure...
... 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 - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure...
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...'s battery life? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
...'s battery life? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: •...
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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: •...
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... ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any key to fix this? What should I turn on my screen. 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 Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button...
... ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any key to fix this? What should I turn on my screen. 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 Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button...