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... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 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
... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 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...
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...
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... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
... how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
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... model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also enables...
... model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also enables...
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...-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Screenpad The screenpad allows you to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of the battery's charge status. NOTE: For more details, refer to...
...-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Screenpad The screenpad allows you to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also simulates the functions of the battery's charge status. NOTE: For more details, refer to...
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... external microphone. The icon indicates this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with USB Charger+ The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats...
... external microphone. The icon indicates this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with USB Charger+ The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats...
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...; Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it on power adapter mode...
...; Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is found. • The battery and its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it 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/screenpad 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 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/screenpad 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 39
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... 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 off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
... 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 off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
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... startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of a trained service...
... startup in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of the Notebook PC's architecture. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of a trained service...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. When you an overview of the basic system information. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. When you an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode...
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It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User 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 65
It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. NOTE: • If you install a User 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 65
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Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). 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 its default settings and delete other installed...
... Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). 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 its default settings and delete other installed...
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... ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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 - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for...
... ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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 - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for...
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... authorized ASUS service center. 2. You can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 75 A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating...
... authorized ASUS service center. 2. You can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 75 A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating...
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... 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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. Press to your touchpad...
... 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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 4. Press to your touchpad...
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... screen. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove 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 local ASUS service...
... screen. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove 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 local ASUS service...
