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... 10 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...
... 10 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...
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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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... 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
... 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
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... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
... solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. 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. Do not expose your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full...
... to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full...
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... is running 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 is plugged 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. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The...
... is running 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 is plugged 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. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The...
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... components away from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. WARNING! We strongly recommend that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 29
... components away from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. WARNING! We strongly recommend that your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 29
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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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... 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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... installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
... installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
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... 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. When you an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode...
... 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 The actual screens may differ by model and territory. When you an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 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. Security This menu allows you 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 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. Security This menu allows you 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... option resets your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). 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 loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps...
... option resets your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). 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 loss. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before doing this option, you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps...
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... help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are not going to resetting your applications have the...
... help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you are not going to resetting your applications have the...
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... Notebook PC. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. You 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 display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook...
... Notebook PC. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. You 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 display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook...
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... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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...
... your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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...
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... I fix this? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I turn on my screen. Contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete...
... I fix this? My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I turn on my screen. Contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual When I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete...
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... STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of ASUS product is NOT supported on regulation requirements. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with global environmental regulations. Department of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for...
... STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of ASUS product is NOT supported on regulation requirements. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with global environmental regulations. Department of user inactivity. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for...