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......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Windows keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Windows keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......55 Action Center...57 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Recovering your system 71 Performing a recovery option 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......55 Action Center...57 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 Recovering your system 71 Performing a recovery option 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...78 Software FAQs...81 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 ... 92 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 92 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...78 Software FAQs...81 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 ... 92 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 92 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook...top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...
...Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook...top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...
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... system still draws a small amount of power from the AC power. Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may shorten the battery life. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
... system still draws a small amount of power from the AC power. Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may shorten the battery life. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Camera off indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off . 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
... differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Camera off indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off . 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your display monitor. 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. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to hot while in use.
The adapter may become warm to a power source. IMPORTANT! Power (DC) input port Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your display monitor. 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. WARNING! Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is connected to hot while in use.
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Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Left View USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... this device to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for non-removable battery...
... this device to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for non-removable battery...
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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. * On selected models 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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. * On selected models 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... the License Agreement. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC for reference only. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears.
... the License Agreement. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to install your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC for reference only. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you start your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears.
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... 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 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 47
... 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 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 47
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... that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. Level 1-5: The higher the level, the more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with your eyes. For model with OLED panel, this mode is reduced. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is...
... that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. Level 1-5: The higher the level, the more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with your eyes. For model with OLED panel, this mode is reduced. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is...
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... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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..., videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC...
..., videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC...
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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. 76 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. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... display panel may also vary per model. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Hardware...
... display panel may also vary per model. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Hardware...
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... for assistance. 5. Press to your Notebook PC and remove it. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not 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 connected to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up .
... for assistance. 5. Press to your Notebook PC and remove it. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not 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 connected to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up .
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... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem...
... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem...