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... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...26 Front Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad...33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...26 Front Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad...33 Using the keyboard...40 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 42 Using the numeric keypad 43 Using the optical drive 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 78 Performing a recovery option 79 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 78 Performing a recovery option 79 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 82 Installing a RAM module 84 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration ... relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 82 Installing a RAM module 84 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network Compatibility Declaration ... relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with 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.
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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with 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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... a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
... a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
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...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows...
...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for typing. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows...
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... on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights...
... on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights...
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Right Side 14" model 15" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. 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. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
Right Side 14" model 15" model Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. 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. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual 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.
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... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the...
... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the...
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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. 40 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. 40 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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... 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...
... 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...
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... and Default gateway from your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Type your service provider. 4. Repeat steps 1 to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Use the following IP address. 3. If needed, you just created. 13. 7. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Configuring...
... and Default gateway from your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Type your service provider. 4. Repeat steps 1 to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Use the following IP address. 3. If needed, you just created. 13. 7. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Configuring...
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... POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears...
... POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears...
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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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted 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 73 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering BIOS.
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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted 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 73 Security This menu allows you to input this before entering BIOS.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 76 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect 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 . 76 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... a power source before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. Using this option. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you can restore...
... a power source before resetting your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. Using this option. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you can restore...
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... not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least...
... not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least...
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... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? You 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. Although these...
... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? You 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Hardware FAQs 1. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. Although these...
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... remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . When I play audio and video...
... remove it. 7. Contact your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . When I play audio and video...
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... screen. How can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I fix this ? Press any key to fix this ? Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive...
... screen. How can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. When I fix this ? Press any key to fix this ? Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive...
