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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...67 BIOS Settings...68 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 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...67 BIOS Settings...68 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...90 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...91 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 93 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 95 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 95 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 96 Coating Notice...96 UL Safety Notices...97 Power Safety Requirement 98 TV Notices...98 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 90 Overview...90 Network Compatibility Declaration 91 Non-Voice Equipment...91 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 93 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution... (ISED 95 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 95 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 96 Coating Notice...96 UL Safety Notices...97 Power Safety Requirement 98 TV Notices...98 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
... 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
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... or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Use a clean cellulose...
... or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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. Use a clean cellulose...
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... to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
... to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights...
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... bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from authorized retailers to hot while in appearance depending on model. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it...
... bottom side may vary in use or while charging the battery pack. The bottom of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from authorized retailers to hot while in appearance depending on model. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for this Notebook PC. WARNING! When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it...
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Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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. Left Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. 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. Left Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
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...-circuit your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it...
...-circuit your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it...
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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/screenpad 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/screenpad 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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... 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. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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. Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... chosen device. Connect your Notebook PC. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual or 3. Select a device from the Start menu. 2. IMPORTANT! Select Devices, then select Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. If they are the same, select Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your Notebook PC. Launch Settings from the list. Airplane mode disables this feature. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless...
... chosen device. Connect your Notebook PC. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual or 3. Select a device from the Start menu. 2. IMPORTANT! Select Devices, then select Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. If they are the same, select Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your Notebook PC. Launch Settings from the list. Airplane mode disables this feature. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless...
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... system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be prompted to your Notebook PC. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB...
... Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set , then this is a power on password and must be prompted to your Notebook PC. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED I /O) interface, and USB...
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... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook...
... USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select Lock. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. Aptio Setup Utility - Notebook...
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... +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your Notebook...
... +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Restart your Notebook...
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... the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you 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 the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you 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 the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center...
... 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 of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center...
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... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Why is my touchpad not working ? Press to your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check...
... whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. Why is my touchpad not working ? Press to your touchpad. 6. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check...
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..., your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this? 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. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1.
..., your system. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this? 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. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1.