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... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Using the numeric keypad 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...26 Charge your Notebook PC 26 Lift to open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Using the numeric keypad 38 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...61 BIOS Settings...62 Recovering your system 71 Performing a recovery option 72 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...61 BIOS Settings...62 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...77 Software FAQs...80 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 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 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 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
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... statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in 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 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
... statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in 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 3: Working with your Notebook PC.
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...gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as...Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
...gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such as...Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience.
... depth for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience.
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You can also use this port may vary per model. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
You can also use this port may vary per model. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Right Side MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
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... slot This security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 22 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...
... slot This security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC using compatible Notebook PC security products. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. 22 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...
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... power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device...
... power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in 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. 36 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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • 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...
... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • 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...
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... software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup...
... software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup...
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... Fast Boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Enabled] [Windows Boot Manager] Sets the system boot order Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
... Fast Boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Enabled] [Windows Boot Manager] Sets the system boot order Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Aptio Setup Utility - BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this...
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... you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
... you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to input this only limits access to boot or enter Setup. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt...
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... > USB Interface Security. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 To lock the USB...
... > USB Interface Security. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 To lock the USB...
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... of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 69...
... of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 69...
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... password - Backup data - Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help 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 operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive...
... password - Backup data - Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help 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 operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive...
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... 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 Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 How can I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... 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 Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 How can I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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... turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops 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 attached correctly. Contact your touchpad. 6. Press to enable...
... turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops 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 attached correctly. Contact your touchpad. 6. Press to enable...
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...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? Press 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating...
...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? Press 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating...