Users Manual
Page 3
... 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...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 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 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...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 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Users Manual
Page 4
... Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
Users Manual
Page 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
Users Manual
Page 7
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC...
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC...
Users Manual
Page 10
Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 sponge or chamois cloth dampened...
Users Manual
Page 17
... simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 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. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
... simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 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. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to use of a regular mouse.
Users Manual
Page 25
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 25...
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your headset or an external microphone. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in sleep mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 25...
Users Manual
Page 29
... that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC from children. 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The...
... that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC from children. 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The...
Users Manual
Page 38
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode * On selected models 38 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode * On selected models 38 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Users Manual
Page 45
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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 45 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...
Users Manual
Page 55
Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
Users Manual
Page 64
...: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
...: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
Users Manual
Page 65
... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 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 (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...
... the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 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 (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...
Users Manual
Page 67
Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 It also allows 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS.
Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 It also allows 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. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS.
Users Manual
Page 70
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 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.
To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 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.
Users Manual
Page 72
..., 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 a power source before resetting your system. This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your...
..., 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 a power source before resetting your system. This option allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your...
Users Manual
Page 76
... to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and...
... to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and...
Users Manual
Page 77
... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone 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 display panel. 3. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may also vary per model. How can try doing any...
... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone 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 display panel. 3. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may also vary per model. How can try doing any...
Users Manual
Page 78
... doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. You...
... doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. You...
Users Manual
Page 80
...; If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press...
...; If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press...