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......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 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 This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for...
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for...
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... information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on selected models). = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text...
... information that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on selected models). = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to in this manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text...
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... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong...
... your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use strong...
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NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
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... the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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 this device may...
... the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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 this device 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. 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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. 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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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 your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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 your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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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 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
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... E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power...
... E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The Power...
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... 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • 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. To access...
... 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • 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. To access...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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.
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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.
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the...
Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the...
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...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating...
...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your operating...
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... per model. The brightness and color tone of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness...
... per model. The brightness and color tone of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness...
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... power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 enable your local ASUS service...
... power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 enable your local ASUS service...
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... to restart."? 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. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media.
... to restart."? 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. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media.
