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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 ASUS Pen (on selected models 30 Inserting the battery...30 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...44 Other keys...44 Using the...
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...22 Right View...24 Left View...26 ASUS Pen (on selected models 30 Inserting the battery...30 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...44 Other keys...44 Using the...
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......58 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...73 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......58 MyASUS Splendid...59 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...73 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 78 Installing a RAM module 81 Installing an M.2 SSD storage 83 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration Creating a RAID set...86 Deleting a RAID set...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...94 Software FAQs...97 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...100 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment...101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 103 FCC Radio...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 78 Installing a RAM module 81 Installing an M.2 SSD storage 83 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration Creating a RAID set...86 Deleting a RAID set...89 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 92 Hardware FAQs...94 Software FAQs...97 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...100 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment...101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 103 FCC Radio...
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... or electrical fields. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do...
... or electrical fields. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do...
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... vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is usually set between 90% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 If the battery temperature is too high, the system may drop even when your device is...
... vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is usually set between 90% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 13 If the battery temperature is too high, the system may drop even when your device is...
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...! Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Display panel...
...! Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to exit the Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Display panel...
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... common functions with ASUS Dial. Fingerprint sensor This built-in fingerprint sensor captures your Notebook PC shuts down. ASUS Dial supports content creator oriented applications including Windows® Office and Adobe softwares. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the camera is activated. ASUS Dial Use ASUS Dial to your Notebook PC on to adjust volume, change brush opacity, increase or decrease display brightness, and much more. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook...
... common functions with ASUS Dial. Fingerprint sensor This built-in fingerprint sensor captures your Notebook PC shuts down. ASUS Dial supports content creator oriented applications including Windows® Office and Adobe softwares. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the camera is activated. ASUS Dial Use ASUS Dial to your Notebook PC on to adjust volume, change brush opacity, increase or decrease display brightness, and much more. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook...
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... E-Manual For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. • This port supports external displays with the USB Power Delivery combo port. Connect a power source rated 20V/5A to charge the battery pack and supply power to USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/ Power Delivery combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of up to hot while in use only power sources rated 20V/5A to a power source. Use a USB Type-C® adapter...
... E-Manual For more information, consult an ASUS service center for assistance. • This port supports external displays with the USB Power Delivery combo port. Connect a power source rated 20V/5A to charge the battery pack and supply power to USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/ Power Delivery combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of up to hot while in use only power sources rated 20V/5A to a power source. Use a USB Type-C® adapter...
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... an ASUS service center for assistance. • This port supports external displays with the USB Power Delivery combo port. Use a USB Type-C® adapter to connect your body while it is connected to a power source. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. • To prevent any damage, use . Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Connect a power source rated 20V/5A to charge the battery pack...
... an ASUS service center for assistance. • This port supports external displays with the USB Power Delivery combo port. Use a USB Type-C® adapter to connect your body while it is connected to a power source. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC to your Notebook PC through a low-voltage power source. • To prevent any damage, use . Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Connect a power source rated 20V/5A to charge the battery pack...
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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 to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure...
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 to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. For your safety, connect this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure...
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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. 42 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. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Other keys Allows you to enable or disable the function keys feature. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in ProArt Creator Hub 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Function keys Press to reassign keyboard commands or set keyboard shortcuts 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 Other keys Allows you to enable or disable the function keys feature. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in ProArt Creator Hub 44 Notebook PC E-Manual Function keys Press to reassign keyboard commands or set keyboard shortcuts in combination with the top row keys.
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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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... more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is as close as possible as what your eyes. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜ...
... more vivid and vibrant. • Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the saturation of the image, making it more blue light emission is as close as possible as what your eyes. MyASUS Splendid MyASUS Splendid ensures that all ASUS display panels show identical and accurate colors. For model with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and is compliant with TÜ...
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... service personnel. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using...
... service personnel. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using...
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IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before resetting your system. Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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...
IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before resetting your system. Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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...
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery...
... 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery...
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... your local ASUS service center for at least fifteen (15) seconds. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I do when my screen displays this ? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 97 Software FAQs 1. What...
... your local ASUS service center for at least fifteen (15) seconds. You can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I do when my screen displays this ? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 97 Software FAQs 1. What...