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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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... 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 provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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...
... 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 provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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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... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth...
... of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth...
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... this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. MicroSD 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 in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC...
... to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is running on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 95%. MicroSD 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 in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual The Notebook PC...
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... 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 power adapter. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble...
... 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 power adapter. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble...
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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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... that are needed for more details. Using POST to run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except...
... that are needed for more details. Using POST to run when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 63 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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...
Notebook PC E-Manual 63 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows 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. 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 input this before entering BIOS.
Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows 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. 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 input this before entering BIOS.
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Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart 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
Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart 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
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..., music, videos, documents). This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to a power source before resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC...
..., music, videos, documents). This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to a power source before resetting your system. Windows® 10 allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC...
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive...
... and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive...
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... connection, switch your display panel. 3. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your system. How can I fix...
... connection, switch your display panel. 3. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your system. How can I fix...
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... to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. Contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to turn up .
... to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. Contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to turn up .
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... screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do to restart."? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices...
... screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your local ASUS service center for assistance. 2. You can I do to restart."? How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices...
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..., and the power management feature is in line with : Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 96 Notebook PC E-Manual To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on regulation requirements ASUS is a joint program of ASUS product is enabled by default. In...
..., and the power management feature is in line with : Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS 96 Notebook PC E-Manual To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on regulation requirements ASUS is a joint program of ASUS product is enabled by default. In...
