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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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... use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows...
... use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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 section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows...
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... not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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. Remove any...
... not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. 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. Remove any...
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... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. 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 the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard...
... to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. 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 the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard...
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... Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to an external display. 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. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats...
... Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is backward compatible to an external display. 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. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats...
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... non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble...
... non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble...
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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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... 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. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... installed as a permanent part of the following methods: 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error...
... installed as a permanent part of the following methods: 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following circumstances: • An error...
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... . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 • 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 > Restart. The actual screens may differ by model and...
... . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 • 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 > Restart. The actual screens may differ by model and...
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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 the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 71
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 the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 71
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To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Connect your Notebook PC. 4.
To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Connect your Notebook PC. 4.
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... its settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to...
... its settings to help improve performance. Using this option. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to...
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Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your data and make it a point to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help...
Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your data and make it a point to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your Notebook PC: - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help...
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... the 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 81 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can I fix...
... the 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 81 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can I fix...
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... Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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...
... Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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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... Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Press any key to fix this? Contact your Notebook...
... Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Press any key to fix this? Contact your Notebook...