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... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...23 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad...37 Using the keyboard...44 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...45 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...23 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...34 Charge your Notebook PC 34 Lift to open the display panel 36 Press the power button 36 Using the touchpad...37 Using the keyboard...44 Function keys...44 Windows® 10 keys...45 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 46 Using the numeric keypad 47 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 Recovering your system 80 Performing a recovery option 81 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...60 Other keyboard shortcuts 61 Connecting to wireless networks 63 Wi-Fi...63 Bluetooth...64 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 68 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 72 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 72 BIOS...72 Accessing BIOS...72 BIOS Settings...73 Recovering your system 80 Performing a recovery option 81 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network Compatibility Declaration 95 Non-Voice Equipment...95 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Internal Modem Compliancy 94 Overview...95 Network Compatibility Declaration 95 Non-Voice Equipment...95 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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...
... fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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...
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... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use...
... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use...
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... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to turn...
... Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to turn...
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Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Security slot This security slot allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. You can also use this port to...
Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is in memory card reader supports SD, SDXC, and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Security slot This security slot allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. You can also use this port to...
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... jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB...
... jack This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC 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. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual USB 2.0 port The USB...
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... 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 this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
... 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 this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode * On selected models 44 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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...
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode * On selected models 44 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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...
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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 Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* * 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* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 45
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* * 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* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 51 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 51 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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... Internet then select Next. 9. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Close to the Internet. 7. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to finish the configuration. 12. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created...
... Internet then select Next. 9. Type your service provider. 4. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Close to the Internet. 7. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to finish the configuration. 12. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. If needed, you just created...
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... system hardware settings that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the...
... system hardware settings that are needed for more details. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. It also allows 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. It also allows 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 75
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. •...
... all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. •...
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... 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 of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. How can I fix...
... 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 of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. How can I fix...
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... 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 your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working...
... 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 your touchpad. 6. Why is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working...
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... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I do to restart."? What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press 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 system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I turn on my screen. What...
... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. You can I do to restart."? What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press 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 system. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual You can I turn on my screen. What...
