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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...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...24 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 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Using the optical drive 42 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...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...24 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 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...54 Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 92 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 93 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 92 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 93 Compliance...
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... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how 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...
... your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how 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...
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.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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... also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
... also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
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...eject the drive tray in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or...
...eject the drive tray in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to eject the optical drive tray. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 23 Optical drive Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Optical disc drive eject button Press this manual. Optical disc drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or...
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Left Side 15" without ODD model 15" with ODD model 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. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
Left Side 15" without ODD model 15" with ODD model 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. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 WARNING! Read 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
... Notebook PC from children. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 WARNING! Read 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
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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. 40 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. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 5. NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Using the manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to...
... paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens. Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work . 5. NOTE: While data is being read, it is used to eject the optical drive tray in the optical drive. Using the manual eject hole The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is normal to...
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... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch 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...
... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC • Log off from Windows or switch 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...
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... installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
... installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook...
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.... • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. The actual screens may differ by model and territory.
.... • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. The actual screens may differ by model and territory.
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect 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 . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Connect 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 . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - 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...
... key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - 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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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 into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The color and brightness of your system. Hardware FAQs 1. If the incident continues and...
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 into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 79 The color and brightness of your system. Hardware FAQs 1. If the incident continues and...
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... to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists...
... to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? 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 the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists...
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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. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... 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. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this ? Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...