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... disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 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 Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 UL Safety Notices...90 Power Safety Requirement 91 TV Notices...91 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 UL Safety Notices...90 Power Safety Requirement 91 TV Notices...91 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices...
...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices...
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... 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments...
... 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments...
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... keys, allows quick access to operate it using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touch screen panel (on selected models) This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
... keys, allows quick access to operate it using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touch screen panel (on selected models) This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
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... manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Screenpad (on selected models) The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls...
... manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Screenpad (on selected models) The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls...
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... is running on battery mode and the battery power 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. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to connect amplified speakers or headphones. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is less...
... is running on battery mode and the battery power 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. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is plugged to connect amplified speakers or headphones. The Notebook PC is less than 10%. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is less...
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...'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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
...'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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
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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 Enables or disables the touchpad/screenpad* Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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 Enables or disables the touchpad/screenpad* Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 do these common activities: • Start...
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.... Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS...
.... Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS...
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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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode...
... 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted 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 65 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
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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 resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your...
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 resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your...
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... To help you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - 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 protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain...
... To help you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - 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 protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain...
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... following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your 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 of your system. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. The brightness and color tone of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
... following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your 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 of your system. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. The brightness and color tone of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
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... to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Press to turn up . 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack...
... to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Press to turn up . 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack...
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... problem. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can I do when my screen displays this ? 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. What should I turn on my screen. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... problem. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can I do when my screen displays this ? 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. What should I turn on my screen. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...