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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 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 Multimedia control keys 36 Using the numeric keypad 37 Using the optical drive 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 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 Multimedia control keys 36 Using the numeric keypad 37 Using the optical drive 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
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... parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using...
... parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using...
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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 using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not...
Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not...
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take...
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... to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to connect your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows...
... to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to connect your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to exit the Notebook PC. WARNING! Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows...
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... attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may...
... attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the...
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the...
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Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53
Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53
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... system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. The software that run troubleshooting options using...
... system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that are needed for more details. The software that run troubleshooting options using...
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...: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • 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. 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...
...: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • 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. 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...
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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. It also allows you will be prompted 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 65 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering BIOS.
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. It also allows you will be prompted 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 65 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering BIOS.
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To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2.
To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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... 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC...
... 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC...
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... display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system into Airplane mode...
... display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system into Airplane mode...
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... turn up . 4. 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter...
... turn up . 4. 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter...
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...; If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I do to restart."? Contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this...
...; If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I do to restart."? Contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this...
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... will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to the region at the expense of CSS protected content. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to protect against unlawful content duplication. In order to five times using the viewer software, then it is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own...
... will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to the region at the expense of CSS protected content. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to protect against unlawful content duplication. In order to five times using the viewer software, then it is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own...