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... disposal...11 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
... disposal...11 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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... of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware...
... of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware...
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... E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Power button Press the power button to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook PC on or off. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
... E-Manual It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Power button Press the power button to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook PC on or off. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user...
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... can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you 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...
... can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you 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...
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... 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. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats...
... 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. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats...
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... remove the battery inside the device (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 is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
... remove the battery inside the device (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 is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
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... function keys on your Notebook PC. 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'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...
... function keys on your Notebook PC. 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'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...
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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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... for system startup in the following methods: 72 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... for system startup in the following methods: 72 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
... differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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 will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75
It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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 will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75
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To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 Notebook PC. 4.
To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 Notebook PC. 4.
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... 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 you maximize the use of...
... 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 you maximize the use of...
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... use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust...
... use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust...
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... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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...
... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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...
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... when my screen displays this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
... when my screen displays this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...