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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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... software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings...
... software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not 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...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not 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...
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Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Touch screen panel (on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to operate it using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also allows you to the Using touch screen panel gestures section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full...
Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Touch screen panel (on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to operate it using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. It also allows you to the Using touch screen panel gestures section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full...
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... manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated...
... manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated...
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... Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, 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 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port...
... Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, 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 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port...
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... that your Notebook PC 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 fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches...
... that your Notebook PC 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 fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches...
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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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... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off 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...
... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off 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...
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...) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel.
...) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of a trained service personnel.
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... only. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
... only. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you to control the access 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 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 65 It also allows you to control the access 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 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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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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. 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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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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... doing this option, you can restore your system. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - 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...
... doing this option, you can restore your system. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option resets your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - 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...
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... your operating systems and other installed applications - 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 Notebook PC: - If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual
... your operating systems and other installed applications - 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 Notebook PC: - If you are some useful tips that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your display panel may...
... 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 the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your display panel may...
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... ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is attached correctly. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 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 turn...
... ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is attached correctly. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 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 turn...
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... local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I turn on my screen. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive...
... local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I turn on my screen. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive...