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... Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...24 Right View...27 Left View...29 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 NumberPad (on selected models 44 Using the keyboard...45 HotKeys...45 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...24 Right View...27 Left View...29 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 NumberPad (on selected models 44 Using the keyboard...45 HotKeys...45 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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......57 Action Center...59 MyASUS Splendid...61 Other keyboard shortcuts 63 Connecting to wireless networks 65 Wi-Fi...65 Bluetooth...66 Airplane mode...67 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 Recovering your system 73 Performing a recovery option 74 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......57 Action Center...59 MyASUS Splendid...61 Other keyboard shortcuts 63 Connecting to wireless networks 65 Wi-Fi...65 Bluetooth...66 Airplane mode...67 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 Recovering your system 73 Performing a recovery option 74 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with 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 using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
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Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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... the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may drop even when your device is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. This is usually set between 90% and 100%. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery...
... the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may drop even when your device is fully charged, the system may shorten the battery life. This is usually set between 90% and 100%. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery...
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... to cover the camera lens of your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the microphone is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos...
... to cover the camera lens of your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the microphone is in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos...
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... quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also enables...
... quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also enables...
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The adapter may become warm to your display monitor. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to a power source. HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your Notebook PC. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use.
The adapter may become warm to your display monitor. IMPORTANT! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. WARNING! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to a power source. HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your Notebook PC. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 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. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode.
Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. 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. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode.
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... if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected...
... if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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 45 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.
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... the power button on during the setup process. 6. Carefully read the License Agreement. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. 3. Select Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your apps and preferred settings. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system...
... the power button on during the setup process. 6. Carefully read the License Agreement. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. 3. Select Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to use on your apps and preferred settings. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system...
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..., or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch an app from the taskbar 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...
..., or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch an app from the taskbar 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...
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... the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 For model with OLED panel, this mode is reduced. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the color temperature value to your personal needs, ranging from...
... the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 For model with OLED panel, this mode is reduced. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the color temperature value to your personal needs, ranging from...
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... you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on...
... you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on...
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual
... of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? 4.
... your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? 4.
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... are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media.
... are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media.
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... desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to five times using the viewer software, then it is sold). DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to the region at the expense of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of...
... desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to five times using the viewer software, then it is sold). DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to the region at the expense of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of...