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... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 90 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 92 Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...93 Network Compatibility Declaration 93 Non-Voice Equipment...93 Federal Communications Commission ...quences radio (RF 99 IC Warning Statement...100 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 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 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 90 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 92 Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...93 Network Compatibility Declaration 93 Non-Voice Equipment...93 Federal Communications Commission ...quences radio (RF 99 IC Warning Statement...100 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 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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Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST...
Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST...
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...power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use...Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use...Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing...
... by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing...
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... with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to an external display.
... with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to an external display.
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...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never 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 power adapter mode...
...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never 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 power adapter mode...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 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 * On selected models 36 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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Turns the display panel on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC.
Turns the display panel on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC.
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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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... instability or boot failure. The software that are needed for more details. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when 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 controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC.
... instability or boot failure. The software that are needed for more details. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when 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 controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC.
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..., Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
..., Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Aptio Setup Utility - Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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... a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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...User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility...
...User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering your Notebook PC. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD password: 1. Type in a password then press . 3. To set up a password-enabled access to Setup and is a power on password...
...Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD password: 1. Type in a password then press . 3. To set up a password-enabled access to Setup and is a power on password...
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... the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright...
... the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Copyright...
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... 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 Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed...
... 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 Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed...
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... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press to your touchpad...
... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Press to your touchpad...
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You can I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? Contact your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart...
You can I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? Contact your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart...