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......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 29 Using touch screen panel gestures 29 Using the touchpad...32 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...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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... how to use POST to use the different parts of 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 This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
... how to use POST to use the different parts of 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 This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
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... manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on your Notebook...
... manual. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel (on your Notebook...
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... other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your...
... other chemicals on top of warm water. 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 near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
... Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model...
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... the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
... the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. •...
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Decreases brightness for 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 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Decreases brightness for 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 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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.
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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 53
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 53
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... BIOS settings may refer to the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
... BIOS settings may refer to the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using POST to run troubleshooting options using any of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled...
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... access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also 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. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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 set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... - You must backup your system. This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. 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...
... - You must backup your system. This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its factory settings. 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...
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... from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for your operating systems and other installed...
... from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Product key for your operating systems and other installed...
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... and brightness. What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the...
... and brightness. What should I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? How can try doing any of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 The color and brightness of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the...
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... turn up . 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 enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery...
... turn up . 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 enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery...
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... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press 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 Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can I turn on my screen. What should...
... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press 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 Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. What can I turn on my screen. What should...