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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. 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. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
... shows you how to use POST to use the different parts 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 Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use...
... Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use...
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...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos...
...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos...
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... non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
... non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
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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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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 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 41 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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7. Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select on the taskbar then select...
7. Select Connect to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type your service provider. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select on the taskbar then select...
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...: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC.
...: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC.
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... option resets your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. 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...
... option resets your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Using this option. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. 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...
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... drive. Two storage devices perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to read and write data in the other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Intel® RAID configurations If your device supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you can create RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurations...
... drive. Two storage devices perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to read and write data in the other drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Intel® RAID configurations If your device supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you can create RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurations...
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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. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 10. 9.
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. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Notebook PC E-Manual 71 The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 10. 9.
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... 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 time (at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To...
... 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 time (at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To...
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... authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your system. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. You 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 may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your display panel. 3. My display panel has...
... authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your system. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. You 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 may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your display panel. 3. My display panel has...
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... were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
... were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What should I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this...
... your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What should I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this...