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... 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...19 Right View...21 Left View...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 31 Using touch screen panel gestures 31 Using the touchpad...34 Using the keyboard...41 HotKeys...41 Function keys...42 Windows® 10 keys...42 Other keys...43 Using the NumberPad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...19 Right View...21 Left View...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 31 Using touch screen panel gestures 31 Using the touchpad...34 Using the keyboard...41 HotKeys...41 Function keys...42 Windows® 10 keys...42 Other keys...43 Using the NumberPad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...67 BIOS Settings...68 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...67 BIOS Settings...68 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common...
... to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common...
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... Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong...warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near ...
... Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use strong...warm water. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near ...
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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. 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. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. 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. 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. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Keyboard The keyboard...
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... 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and...
... 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and...
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.... 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 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 power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
.... 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 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 power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys.
When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys.
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... 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 Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message...
... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message...
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... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. You may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Fast Boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Enabled] [Windows Boot Manager] Sets the system boot order Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
... Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. You may differ by model and territory. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Fast Boot Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Enabled] [Windows Boot Manager] Sets the system boot order Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
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... type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating...
... type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is only asked for when entering Setup. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating...
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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 73 USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu...
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Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel AES-NI VT-d ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility SMART Settings Network Stack Configuration USB Configuration Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration NVMe Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 ...
Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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 your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology Intel AES-NI VT-d ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility SMART Settings Network Stack Configuration USB Configuration Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration NVMe Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 ...
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... and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data...
... and make it a point to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data...
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... connection, switch your display panel. 3. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... connection, switch your display panel. 3. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to...
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. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to...
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...: "Remove disks or other media. What can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual How can I do to restart."? You can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
...: "Remove disks or other media. What can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual How can I do to restart."? You can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
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... I/O ports are located. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is applied to insulate the device except on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is automatically set to sleep...
... I/O ports are located. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is applied to insulate the device except on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for ASUS EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) registered products is automatically set to sleep...