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... 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 the numeric keypad 40...
... 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 the numeric keypad 40...
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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 Compliance...
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 Compliance...
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... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
... use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
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... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your...
... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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... enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
... enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
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...% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC...
...% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC...
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... 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 replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
... 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 replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
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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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... use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... use the Start menu 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 • Log off from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software 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 Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you turn on...
... the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software 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 Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you turn on...
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... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode...
... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode...
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It also allows you to control the access 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 will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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 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 will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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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Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
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Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC...
Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC...
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... 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 Product key for your operating...
... 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 Product key for your operating...
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... I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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 of your display panel. 3. If...
... I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 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 of your display panel. 3. If...
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... power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. 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 enable your local ASUS service...
... power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. 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 enable your local ASUS service...
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... try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this? What should I do when my screen displays this ? You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...
... try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this? What should I do when my screen displays this ? You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...
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ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of Energy helping us all ...ASUS is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please refer to the environment. Department of ASUS product is enabled by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management...
ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of Energy helping us all ...ASUS is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please refer to the environment. Department of ASUS product is enabled by default. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management...