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... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...81 Software FAQs...84 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 88 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 90 Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...91 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...91 Federal Communications Commission Interference...;quences radio (RF 97 IC Warning Statement...98 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 99 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 100 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 100 UL Safety Notices...102 Power Safety Requirement 103 TV Notices...103 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 80 Hardware FAQs...81 Software FAQs...84 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 88 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 90 Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...91 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...91 Federal Communications Commission Interference...;quences radio (RF 97 IC Warning Statement...98 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 99 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 100 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 100 UL Safety Notices...102 Power Safety Requirement 103 TV Notices...103 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
... parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software...
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... not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... depth for typing. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice...
... depth for typing. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Notebook PC E-Manual 15 It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice...
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... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. VGA port This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer...
... compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. You can also use this port to connect to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. VGA port This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer...
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... explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The...
... explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 33 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. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 33 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. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 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 43 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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... needed for more details. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... needed for more details. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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...menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option...
...menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Aptio Setup Utility - On the Boot screen, select Boot Option...
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... [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC...
... [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC...
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... limits access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will...
... limits access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will...
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... USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting...
... USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting...
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... entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... entered to boot or enter Setup. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
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... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use 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...
... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - Internet connection information 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use 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...
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... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are...
... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may also vary per model. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? The color and brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are...
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... or my battery stops working ? Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your Notebook PC and remove it...
... or my battery stops working ? Why is my touchpad not working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your Notebook PC and remove it...
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... restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Software FAQs 1. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this ? You can I do to restart."? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of...
... restart your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Software FAQs 1. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this ? You can I do to restart."? What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of...
