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... 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...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using the numeric keypad 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 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...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard...38 HotKeys...38 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...39 Using the numeric keypad 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 89 Compliance...
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... can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your...
... can refer to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your...
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Do not use or 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 near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or...
Do not use or 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 near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or...
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... multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia...
... multi-gestures to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia...
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... card slot This built-in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power...
... card slot This built-in sleep mode. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power...
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.... • 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 input/output rating information on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on...
.... • 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 input/output rating information on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on...
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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. 38 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. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 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 43 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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...! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
...! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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... 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
... 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
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It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 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. 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 BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 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. 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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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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. To update the BIOS: 1.
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This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. This option resets your system. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting...
This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. This option resets your system. Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting...
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... updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup...
... updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Backup...
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... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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. How can I fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC may be affected by...
... system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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. How can I fix this? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC may be affected by...
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... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached...
... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached...
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... 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. You can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any key to fix...
... 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. You can I do to restart."? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any key to fix...
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... of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on the ENERGY STAR joint program. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems...
... of user inactivity. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on the ENERGY STAR joint program. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems...
