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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...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...22 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 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...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...22 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 72 Hardware FAQs...73 Software FAQs...76 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 80 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 82 Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...83 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 85 FCC Radio ... Canada 87 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux fréquences radio 88 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 88 UL Safety Notices...89 Power Safety Requirement 90 TV Notices...90 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 72 Hardware FAQs...73 Software FAQs...76 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 80 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 82 Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...83 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 85 FCC Radio ... Canada 87 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux fréquences radio 88 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 88 UL Safety Notices...89 Power Safety Requirement 90 TV Notices...90 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter...
... shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter...
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... your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from 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 using a dry cloth. Do not use strong ... of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
... your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Remove any extra moisture from 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 using a dry cloth. Do not use strong ... of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Display panel This...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Display panel This...
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... 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
... 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 WARNING! We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
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... 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 36 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 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.
... 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 36 NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 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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Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 51
Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 51
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... mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC with the device. Connect your Notebook PC. Airplane mode disables this feature. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to facilitate wireless data transfers with the passcode sent to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. 3. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to enable data transfers. IMPORTANT! Launch Settings from the list. If they are the same, select Yes to key...
... mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Notebook PC with the device. Connect your Notebook PC. Airplane mode disables this feature. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to facilitate wireless data transfers with the passcode sent to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. 3. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to enable data transfers. IMPORTANT! Launch Settings from the list. If they are the same, select Yes to key...
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to access BIOS...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to access BIOS...
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... system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 EZ 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • 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...
... system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 EZ 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • 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...
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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 your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows you to control the access 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 will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
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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. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... files - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before resetting your system. Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings.
... files - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before resetting your system. Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings.
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... create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices...
... create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices...
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... brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Notebook PC E-Manual...
... brightness of your display panel may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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. 5. Why is attached correctly. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio...
... 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. 5. Why is attached correctly. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio...
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... 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...
... 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are...
