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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 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 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 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 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard...36 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Connecting to wired networks 56 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...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Connecting to wired networks 56 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...63 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Intel® RAID configurations 68 RAID definitions...68 Creating a RAID set...69 Deleting a RAID set...72 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...82 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference ... (ISED 88 Radiation Exposure Statement 89 Déclaration relative à l'exposition aux radiations 89 UL Safety Notices...90 Power Safety Requirement 91 TV Notices...91 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Intel® RAID configurations 68 RAID definitions...68 Creating a RAID set...69 Deleting a RAID set...72 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...82 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference ... (ISED 88 Radiation Exposure Statement 89 Déclaration relative à l'exposition aux radiations 89 UL Safety Notices...90 Power Safety Requirement 91 TV Notices...91 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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...
... shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings 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...
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... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops...
... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops...
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... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. It also enables...
... indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. It also enables...
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... leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for...
... leakage is connected to short-circuit your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for...
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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. 36 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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the Turbo Fan Activates screen capture tool Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the microphone on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 37
Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the Turbo Fan Activates screen capture tool Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. Activates the Lock screen Turns the microphone on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu...
... Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Start menu The Start menu...
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... the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Type the...
... the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Type the...
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... your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to a power source before resetting your system. Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options...
... its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your data before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to a power source before resetting your system. Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Recovering your system Using recovery options...
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Two storage devices perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in...
Two storage devices perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in...
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9. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 10. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. 11.
9. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 10. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. 11.
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... E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software...
... E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software...
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... 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. The color and brightness of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can I fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. A black...
... 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. The color and brightness of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can I fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. A black...
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... to your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad. 6. What should 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 turn up . When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ?
... to your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Why is my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your touchpad. 6. What should 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 turn up . When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ?
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... should I fix this ? Press 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center...
... should I fix this ? Press 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center...