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... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...43 Windows® 10 keys...43 Using the numeric keypad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...43 Windows® 10 keys...43 Using the numeric keypad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...56 Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...56 Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...81 Software FAQs...84 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...88 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 93 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 94 Coating Notice...94 UL Safety Notices...95 Power Safety Requirement 96 TV Notices...96 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...81 Software FAQs...84 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...88 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 91 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 93 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 94 Coating Notice...94 UL Safety Notices...95 Power Safety Requirement 96 TV Notices...96 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST...
... section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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... your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC...
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Notebook PC E-Manual 13
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... A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
... A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up...
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MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and 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. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port The USB ...
MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and 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. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port The USB ...
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... attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (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. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
... attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (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. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet...
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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. 42 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. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to most conditions 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 run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to most conditions 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 run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
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... advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced 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. • 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access...
... advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced 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. • 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 71 It also 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. Security This menu 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 the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS.
Notebook PC E-Manual 71 It also 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. Security This menu 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 the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS.
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To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. This option resets your system. Using this option. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook...
... restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. This option resets your system. Using this option. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook...
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... drive. • 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 - If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key...
... drive. • 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 - If you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key...
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... Notebook PC 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. 3. 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. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... Notebook PC 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. 3. 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. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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...; Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press...
...; Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Press...
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... ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. 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 system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media...
... ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. 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 system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media...