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... Notebook PC 18 Top View...18 Bottom View...24 Right View...26 Left View...28 ASUS Pen (on selected models 31 Inserting the battery...31 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad 37 Using the keyboard...44 HotKeys...44 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Other keys...46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... Notebook PC 18 Top View...18 Bottom View...24 Right View...26 Left View...28 ASUS Pen (on selected models 31 Inserting the battery...31 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad 37 Using the keyboard...44 HotKeys...44 Function keys...46 Windows keys...46 Other keys...46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... MyASUS Splendid...63 Setting the OLED display 65 Setting the Dark Mode 65 Turning off the display when not in use 67 Adjusting display brightness 69 Auto-hide the taskbar...71 Setting the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office 73 Other keyboard shortcuts 74 Connecting to wireless networks 76 Wi-Fi...76 Bluetooth...77 Airplane mode...78 Connecting to wired networks 79 Turning your Notebook PC off 81 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... MyASUS Splendid...63 Setting the OLED display 65 Setting the Dark Mode 65 Turning off the display when not in use 67 Adjusting display brightness 69 Auto-hide the taskbar...71 Setting the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office 73 Other keyboard shortcuts 74 Connecting to wireless networks 76 Wi-Fi...76 Bluetooth...77 Airplane mode...78 Connecting to wired networks 79 Turning your Notebook PC off 81 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 82 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 84 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 84 BIOS...84 Accessing BIOS...84 Recovering your system 85 Performing a recovery option 86 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Creating a RAID set...90 Deleting a RAID set...94 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 98 Hardware FAQs...100 Software FAQs...103 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 84 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 84 BIOS...84 Accessing BIOS...84 Recovering your system 85 Performing a recovery option 86 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Creating a RAID set...90 Deleting a RAID set...94 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 98 Hardware FAQs...100 Software FAQs...103 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 3: Working...
... change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 3: Working...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC to prevent short circuit or corrosion. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to dusty environments. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual Do...
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... stop charging when the battery power is between 90% and 99%. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may stop charging to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may result in high ambient temperatures may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual To protect the battery, once the battery is usually set between...
... stop charging when the battery power is between 90% and 99%. Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may stop charging to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may result in high ambient temperatures may drop even when your device is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual To protect the battery, once the battery is usually set between...
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... a comfortable travel depth for typing. 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's keyboard. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. WARNING! Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off. Air vents The...
... a comfortable travel depth for typing. 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's keyboard. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is activated. WARNING! Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is turned off. Air vents The...
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... ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet only. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible...
... ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet only. • The socket outlet must be easily accessible...
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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. 44 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. 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Windows keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Other keys Allows you can also access HotKeys by holding down in ProArt Creator Hub 46 Notebook PC E-Manual When the function keys feature is enabled, you to enable or disable the function keys feature. Function keys Press to reassign keyboard commands or set keyboard shortcuts in combination with the top row keys.
Windows keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Other keys Allows you can also access HotKeys by holding down in ProArt Creator Hub 46 Notebook PC E-Manual When the function keys feature is enabled, you to enable or disable the function keys feature. Function keys Press to reassign keyboard commands or set keyboard shortcuts in combination with the top row keys.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to install your apps and preferred settings. To start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for the first time, a series of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system. Ensure that your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to configure...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to install your apps and preferred settings. To start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for the first time, a series of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC is complete, the Desktop appears. NOTE: The screenshots in configuring your Windows operating system. Ensure that your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, Windows proceeds to configure...
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... 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 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 51
... 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 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 51
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.... For model with your OLED panel (on selected models), and is reduced. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through Gamma and Color temperature correction, the image output from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and...
.... For model with your OLED panel (on selected models), and is reduced. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 For model with OLED panel, this mode is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. • Vivid Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode: Through Gamma and Color temperature correction, the image output from Settings > System > Display for a better viewing experience with LCD panel, Level 5 is the optimized setting, and...
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Setting the OLED display To ensure the most out of your OLED display (on selected models), there are several settings that we recommend. Launch the Start menu. 2. Setting the Dark Mode The Dark Mode is enabled by default. Click/Tap Settings and select Personalization. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 To check or adjust the settings: 1. These settings help to optimize the visual experience, maximize battery life, and extend the lifespan of your ASUS Notebook PC.
Setting the OLED display To ensure the most out of your OLED display (on selected models), there are several settings that we recommend. Launch the Start menu. 2. Setting the Dark Mode The Dark Mode is enabled by default. Click/Tap Settings and select Personalization. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 To check or adjust the settings: 1. These settings help to optimize the visual experience, maximize battery life, and extend the lifespan of your ASUS Notebook PC.
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... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on...
... run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on...
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... simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Windows allows you to refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to help improve performance. 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...
... simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Windows allows you to refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to help improve performance. 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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... the latest settings for ASUS exclusive applications, drivers, and utilities. • 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 an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for...
... the latest settings for ASUS exclusive applications, drivers, and utilities. • 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 an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for...
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... display panel. 3. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual The brightness and color tone of your display panel may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating...
... display panel. 3. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual The brightness and color tone of your display panel may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating...
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... video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 101 What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. 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...
... video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 101 What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working? Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 4. 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...
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... a memory storage problem. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. Press any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for at least fifteen (15) seconds. When I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do to restart."? Software FAQs 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 103...
... a memory storage problem. Contact your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. Press any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for at least fifteen (15) seconds. When I do when my screen displays this ? What can try doing any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do to restart."? Software FAQs 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 103...