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... Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 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 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook...
... Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 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 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook...
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 84 Installing an M.2 card 86 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices Overview...98 Network Compatibility Declaration 98 Non-Voice Equipment 98 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 100 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 101 RF exposure warning...101 ...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 84 Installing an M.2 card 86 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices Overview...98 Network Compatibility Declaration 98 Non-Voice Equipment 98 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 100 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 101 RF exposure warning...101 ...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC. 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. 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.
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... use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use...
... use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Use...
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...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Audio features are software-controlled. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Macro keys These keys allows you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The...
...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Audio features are software-controlled. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Macro keys These keys allows you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in use. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook...
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Power button Press the power button to use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your keyboard for numeric input. You can also use some of the keys on or off. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. In the event that your Notebook PC...
Power button Press the power button to use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual This allows you to turn your Notebook PC on your keyboard for numeric input. You can also use some of the keys on or off. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. In the event that your Notebook PC...
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...-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Audio features are software-controlled. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Type-C port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model. USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port...
...-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Audio features are software-controlled. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual USB Type-C port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model. USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port...
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... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Some Notebook PC models...
... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Some Notebook PC models...
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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. 38 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 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. 38 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.
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches calculator Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models 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 menu Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches calculator Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models 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 menu Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST...
... system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. WARNING! The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST...
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... enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode...
... enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
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To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • 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 resetting...
... operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you have the latest security settings. • 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 resetting...
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... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your Notebook PC. You can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 91 The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these...
... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your Notebook PC. You can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? Notebook PC E-Manual 91 The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel may also vary per model. Hardware FAQs 1. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Although these...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 it. 7. You can 't I play audio and video...
... Notebook PC E-Manual When I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 it. 7. You can 't I play audio and video...
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.... 94 Notebook PC E-Manual You can try doing any key to fix this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. 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...
.... 94 Notebook PC E-Manual You can try doing any key to fix this ? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. 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...