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.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ 2 Notebook PC E-Manual In...
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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Right Side...17 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard...34 Function keys...34 Windows® 10 keys...35 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Right Side...17 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard...34 Function keys...34 Windows® 10 keys...35 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This...
... safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This...
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Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place...
Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place...
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... on or off. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. In the event...
... on or off. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. In the event...
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... explosion if battery is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your 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 properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input...
... explosion if battery is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your 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 properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode 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 your Notebook PC. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode 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 your Notebook PC. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 58 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys...
... access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 58 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys...
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... only. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. When you an overview of the basic system information. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
... only. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. When you an overview of the basic system information. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
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It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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.
It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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.
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to help improve performance. This option allows you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your system. This option resets your...
... to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to help improve performance. This option allows you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your system. This option resets your...
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... battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual If 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...
... battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual If 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...
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... USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 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 display panel may also vary per model. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Hardware...
... USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 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 display panel may also vary per model. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Hardware...
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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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. 4. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to...
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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. 4. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to...
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...: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button...
...: "Remove disks or other media. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button...
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... set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity; the computer is automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default...
... set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity; the computer is automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes of user inactivity. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default...
