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......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...18 Right View...20 Left View...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the NumberPad (on selected models 36 Using the keyboard...37 HotKeys...37 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...18 Right View...20 Left View...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the NumberPad (on selected models 36 Using the keyboard...37 HotKeys...37 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......48 Action Center...50 My ASUS Splendid...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth...57 Airplane mode...58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......48 Action Center...50 My ASUS Splendid...51 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth...57 Airplane mode...58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 60 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 68 Hardware FAQs...69 Software FAQs...72 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 76 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 78 Internal Modem Compliancy 78 Overview...79 Network Compatibility Declaration 79 Non-Voice Equipment...79 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 82 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 83 ... 84 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 84 UL Safety Notices...85 Power Safety Requirement 86 TV Notices...86 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 68 Hardware FAQs...69 Software FAQs...72 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 76 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 78 Internal Modem Compliancy 78 Overview...79 Network Compatibility Declaration 79 Non-Voice Equipment...79 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 82 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 83 ... 84 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 84 UL Safety Notices...85 Power Safety Requirement 86 TV Notices...86 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of 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...
... different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of 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...
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... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals...
... strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals...
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.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera is activated. It also enables you to use . Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using...
.... Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera is activated. It also enables you to use . Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using...
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... on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The Notebook PC is running 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...
... on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The Notebook PC is running 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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... is compatible with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to connect your Notebook PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 For more information, consult an ASUS service center for Thunderbolt™ 4 devices. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or...
... is compatible with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of this port to connect your Notebook PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 For more information, consult an ASUS service center for Thunderbolt™ 4 devices. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or...
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... 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 information on your power adapter. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 information on your power adapter. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before...
Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before...
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... the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • 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...
... the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • 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...
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..., consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You 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 system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can I fix this? The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 A black dot, or sometimes...
..., consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. You 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 system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can I fix this? The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 A black dot, or sometimes...
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... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 4. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Why is...
... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 4. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Why is...
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... a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I do when my screen displays...
... a memory storage problem. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I do when my screen displays...
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... that will be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. In order to view DVD titles. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are released for the last region setting. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to...
... that will be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. In order to view DVD titles. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are released for the last region setting. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to...