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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard...34 HotKeys...34 Function keys...35 Windows® 10 keys...35 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard...34 HotKeys...34 Function keys...35 Windows® 10 keys...35 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 85 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 85 Compliance...
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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC...
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... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on proper disassembly or assembly of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC. The bottom...
... can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Audio features are software-controlled. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Bottom NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on proper disassembly or assembly of the Notebook PC can block the vents. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. When working on your Notebook PC. The bottom...
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Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
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... 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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use...
... 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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use...
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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. 34 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. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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. Start menu The Start menu...
... 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. Start menu The Start menu...
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... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 58 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears...
... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 58 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears...
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... Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To access the Advanced Mode for...
... Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To access the Advanced Mode for...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC...
... and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup data - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are not going to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC...
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... Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook...
... Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance 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 not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook...
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... battery stops working ? Contact your touchpad. 6. 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 attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook...
... battery stops working ? Contact your touchpad. 6. 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 attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook...
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... key to fix 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. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software...
... key to fix 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. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your system. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software...
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...monitor and computer are automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to http://csr.asus...program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 92 Notebook PC E-Manual In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on the keyboard. Department of the U.S. Please refer to...
...monitor and computer are automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to http://csr.asus...program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 92 Notebook PC E-Manual In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on the keyboard. Department of the U.S. Please refer to...
