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......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 34 Using the keyboard...35 Function keys...35 Windows® 10 keys...36 Multimedia control keys 37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 34 Using the keyboard...35 Function keys...35 Windows® 10 keys...36 Multimedia control keys 37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 72 Hardware FAQs...73 Software FAQs...76 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...80 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 85 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 72 Hardware FAQs...73 Software FAQs...76 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...80 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 85 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
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... how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This...
... how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This...
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... dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose 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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... model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. WARNING! NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by electromagnetic interference, avoid making mobile phone calls near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Camera indicator...
... model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. WARNING! NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by electromagnetic interference, avoid making mobile phone calls near your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Camera indicator...
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... an intuitive user experience. You can also use of a regular mouse. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Fingerprint sensor (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC's system. Power button Press the power button to the Setting up your fingerprint...
... an intuitive user experience. You can also use of a regular mouse. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Fingerprint sensor (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. NOTE: For more details, refer to your Notebook PC's system. Power button Press the power button to the Setting up your fingerprint...
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Left Side USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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 Side USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 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.
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...; Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket...
...; Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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. 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 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC...
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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. 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 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC...
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 do these common activities: • Start...
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...) is installed as a permanent part of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to run troubleshooting options using any...
...) is installed as a permanent part of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to run troubleshooting options using any...
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... Mode (F7) or press . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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...
... Mode (F7) or press . 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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...
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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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows 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.
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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows 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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Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. 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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... a power source before resetting your data files before doing this option, you to do any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove...
... a power source before resetting your data files before doing this option, you to do any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove...
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... to create a backup data in ID and password - 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 PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for...
... to create a backup data in ID and password - 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 PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for...
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... Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 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...
... Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 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...
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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 turn up . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the...
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 . What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the...
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... 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. • Remove any key to fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Delete the applications you recently installed or were...
... 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. • Remove any key to fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Delete the applications you recently installed or were...