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......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...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...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 Using the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using...
......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...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...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 Using the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using...
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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 ... 90 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 90 UL Safety Notices...91 Power Safety Requirement 92 TV Notices...92 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 ... 90 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 90 UL Safety Notices...91 Power Safety Requirement 92 TV Notices...92 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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. Tips...
... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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. Tips...
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... or near 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge... Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook ...
... or near 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge... Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook ...
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... model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows...
... model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows...
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... while charging the battery pack. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on your body to prevent injury from authorized retailers to hot...
... while charging the battery pack. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC can block the vents. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on your body to prevent injury from authorized retailers to hot...
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... battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging...
... battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging...
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... power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from children. WARNING! 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 this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery...
... power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from children. WARNING! 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 this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery...
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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. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... service personnel. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that you change the default BIOS settings except...
... service personnel. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that you change the default BIOS settings except...
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... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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 To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings...
... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you an overview of the basic system information. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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 To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings...
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Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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 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.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... 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 data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your data before resetting your...
... 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 data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your data before resetting your...
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... the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and...
... the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and...
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..., consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? 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 display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
..., consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? 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 display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close...
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... the power adapter or battery pack is connected to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. Why is my touchpad not working ? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to enable your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it...
... the power adapter or battery pack is connected to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. Why is my touchpad not working ? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to enable your speakers were set to your Notebook PC and remove it...
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... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I fix this ? Software FAQs 1. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I turn on my screen. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? My Notebook PC boots slower...
... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I fix this ? Software FAQs 1. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I turn on my screen. Contact your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? My Notebook PC boots slower...