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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard...31 Function keys...31 Windows® 10 keys...32 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...21 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard...31 Function keys...31 Windows® 10 keys...32 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...42 Action Center...44 Other keyboard shortcuts 45 Connecting to wireless networks 47 Wi-Fi...47 Bluetooth...48 Airplane mode...49 Turning your Notebook PC off 50 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 51 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 54 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 54 BIOS...54 Accessing BIOS...54 BIOS Settings...55 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...42 Action Center...44 Other keyboard shortcuts 45 Connecting to wireless networks 47 Wi-Fi...47 Bluetooth...48 Airplane mode...49 Turning your Notebook PC off 50 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 51 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 54 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 54 BIOS...54 Accessing BIOS...54 BIOS Settings...55 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...233;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 87 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 88 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 88 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 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...233;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 87 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 88 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 88 UL Safety Notices...90 Power Safety Requirement 91 TV Notices...91 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you...
... you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you...
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...use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove... any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. 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. Use a clean cellulose ...
...use or expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove... any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. 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. Use a clean cellulose ...
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... manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC on selected models) This indicator lights up from sleep...
... manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC on selected models) This indicator lights up from sleep...
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... recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk...
... recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
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...: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply 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 troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then...
...: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 54 Notebook PC E-Manual The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply 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 troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC then...
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...Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
...Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
... : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1.
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... Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB interface. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Aptio Setup Utility - The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
... 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. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Select an interface that you can also access USB...
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... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type in a password then press . 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords...
... INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Type in a password then press . 3. If ONLY the user's password is set , then this is only asked for when entering Setup. To set the HDD password: 1. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up the user password. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords...
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to your Notebook PC. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to your Notebook PC. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
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...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup...
...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup...
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... current position of your Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are...
... current position of your Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are...
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... to enable 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 turn up . 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...
... to enable 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 turn up . 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...
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...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any key to fix this? You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...
...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any key to fix this? You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...
