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... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;quences radio (RF 95 IC Warning Statement...96 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 98 UL Safety Notices...100 Power Safety Requirement 101 TV Notices...101 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;quences radio (RF 95 IC Warning Statement...96 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 98 UL Safety Notices...100 Power Safety Requirement 101 TV Notices...101 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you...
... for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you...
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Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such...
Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents such...
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Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to...
Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to...
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... devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. You can also use this port may vary per model. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to an external display...
... devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a local area network. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. You can also use this port may vary per model. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to an external display...
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... if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
... if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
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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 brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Turns the display panel on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37
Turns the display panel on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch 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...
... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch 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...
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... also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. 7. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Repeat steps 1 to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Return to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider...
... also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. 7. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Repeat steps 1 to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Return to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider...
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...) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer...
...) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. You may result to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
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Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - 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 - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically...
... data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - 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 - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically...
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... ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery...
... ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery...
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... local ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove...
... local ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove...
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... can try doing any key to fix this ? What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. What can...
... can try doing any key to fix this ? What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. What can...
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... audio and decryption of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one rule that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. In order...
... audio and decryption of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one rule that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. In order...
