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... disposal...11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...20 Right View...22 Left View...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... disposal...11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...20 Right View...22 Left View...25 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...53 MyASUS Splendid...55 Setting the OLED display 57 Setting the Dark Mode 57 Turning off the display when not in use 59 Adjusting display brightness 61 Auto-hide the taskbar...63 Setting the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office 65 Other keyboard shortcuts 66 Connecting to wireless networks 68 Wi-Fi...68 Bluetooth...69 Airplane mode...70 Turning your Notebook PC off 71 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...53 MyASUS Splendid...55 Setting the OLED display 57 Setting the Dark Mode 57 Turning off the display when not in use 59 Adjusting display brightness 61 Auto-hide the taskbar...63 Setting the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office 65 Other keyboard shortcuts 66 Connecting to wireless networks 68 Wi-Fi...68 Bluetooth...69 Airplane mode...70 Turning your Notebook PC off 71 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...82 Software FAQs...85 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 88 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 90 Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...91 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...
... Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 74 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 74 BIOS...74 Accessing BIOS...74 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...82 Software FAQs...85 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 88 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 90 Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...91 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...
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... parts 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 This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using...
... parts 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 This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using...
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... or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ...thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of nonabrasive detergent. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use...
... or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ...thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of nonabrasive detergent. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use...
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... by models. • Charging or storing a battery in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may stop charging when the battery power is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is normal as the system still draws a small amount of power from the AC power. This is usually set between 90% and 100%. Battery safety information Battery...
... by models. • Charging or storing a battery in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may stop charging when the battery power is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is normal as the system still draws a small amount of power from the AC power. This is usually set between 90% and 100%. Battery safety information Battery...
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... OLED display. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. ASUS Notebook PC with OLED display (on selected models) minimizes the potential of your Notebook PC. Webcam shield This allows you to cover the camera lens of burn-in by setting Dark Mode in on your Notebook...
... OLED display. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. ASUS Notebook PC with OLED display (on selected models) minimizes the potential of your Notebook PC. Webcam shield This allows you to cover the camera lens of burn-in by setting Dark Mode in on your Notebook...
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...-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. Touchpad/NumberPad This allows you to toggle between touchpad and NumberPad. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the NumberPad section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
...-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. Touchpad/NumberPad This allows you to toggle between touchpad and NumberPad. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the NumberPad section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized...
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WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is connected to an external display. For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. The adapter may become warm to hot while in use only power sources rated 20V/5A to charge your Notebook PC to a power source. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/ Power Delivery combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides...
WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is connected to an external display. For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. The adapter may become warm to hot while in use only power sources rated 20V/5A to charge your Notebook PC to a power source. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/ Power Delivery combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides...
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Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 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.
Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 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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... type. • Do not dispose of 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). • The battery used in this device to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 For your safety, connect this device...
... type. • Do not dispose of 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). • The battery used in this device to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 For your safety, connect this device...
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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 39
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 39
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Select Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your Windows operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to install your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on during the setup process. 6. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Select Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your Windows operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to install your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on during the setup process. 6. To start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you start your Notebook PC...
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...; Log off from Windows or switch 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's programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start menu Launch the Start menu Launch Search Launch...
...; Log off from Windows or switch 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's programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start menu Launch the Start menu Launch Search Launch...
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... what your eye can naturally see. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low...
... what your eye can naturally see. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is compliant with TÜV Low...
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... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings...
... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings...
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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. 80 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. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. The brightness...
... ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. The brightness...
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...; Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 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 turn up . When...
...; Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? Why is attached correctly. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 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 turn up . When...
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... should I do when my screen displays this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all 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 might have a memory storage problem. Software FAQs 1.
... should I do when my screen displays this ? Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all 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 might have a memory storage problem. Software FAQs 1.