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... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 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
... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 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 ...233;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 95 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 96 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 96 UL Safety Notices...98 Power Safety Requirement 99 TV Notices...99 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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 ...233;claration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio..... 95 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 96 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 96 UL Safety Notices...98 Power Safety Requirement 99 TV Notices...99 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows®...
... maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of using Windows®...
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... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
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It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 port on selected models) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant...
HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 port on selected models) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is HDCP compliant...
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... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
... battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode 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 wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode 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 wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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 45 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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... IP network connection 1. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet...
... IP network connection 1. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet...
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... you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The default BIOS settings...
... you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to system instability or boot failure. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The default BIOS settings...
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... by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 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. • 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 section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
... by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 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. • 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 section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Security This menu allows you will be prompted 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 to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access 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 69 Security This menu allows you will be prompted 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 to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to control the access 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing this option, you to restore...
... network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - Windows® 10 allows you to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before doing this option, you to restore...
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...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Backup data - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Log...
...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Backup data - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 78 Notebook PC E-Manual Log...
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... authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC 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...
... authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can I do? Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC 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...
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...; Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 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, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait...
...; Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 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, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait...
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Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any key to fix this? You can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears...
Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any key to fix this? You can try doing any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears...