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... Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Rotating the display panel 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Top View...14 Bottom...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 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 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the numeric keypad 41 Rotating the display panel 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 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...86 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 89 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 91 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 92 Coating Notice...92 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...86 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 89 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 91 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 92 Coating Notice...92 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs 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, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows...
... use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs 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, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows...
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... electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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... also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in camera supports Microsoft MR applications. World Facing Camera (on selected models) The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
... also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in camera supports Microsoft MR applications. World Facing Camera (on selected models) The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
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Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Left Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. 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. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Left Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. 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. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
... recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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.
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Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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 off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and...
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... for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more...
... for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more...
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... E-Manual 67 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings...
... E-Manual 67 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. BIOS Settings...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also 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. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also 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. 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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To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to 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 Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Recovering your system Using recovery options on...
Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Using this option. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing this option, you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - Recovering your system Using recovery options on...
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... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications 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...
... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications 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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... may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I do? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I do? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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... your touchpad. 6. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
... your touchpad. 6. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
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... the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. Contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can I do to restart."? Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. Contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can I do to restart."? Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...