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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 9 Icons...9 Typography...9 Safety precautions...10 Using your Notebook PC 10 Caring for your Notebook PC 11 Proper disposal...12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 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 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 72 Installing a RAM module 74 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 76 Installing an M.2 card 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 95 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 96 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 72 Installing a RAM module 74 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 76 Installing an M.2 card 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 84 Hardware FAQs...85 Software FAQs...88 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 92 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 94 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 95 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 96 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
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... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove...
... Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove...
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... videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
... videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for better voice recognition and audio recording. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort/Power (DC) input combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to an external display. Do not cover the adapter...
... bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort/Power (DC) input combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. WARNING! NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to an external display. Do not cover the adapter...
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... of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have...
... of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power socket. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have...
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Turns the backlit keyboard light off Turns the backlit keyboard light on 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
Turns the backlit keyboard light off Turns the backlit keyboard light on 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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... 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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... access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of 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 are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of a trained service...
... access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you to most conditions of 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 are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of a trained service...
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... the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference...
... the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 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. To access the Advanced Mode for reference...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Security This menu allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC.
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Security This menu allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1.
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... (photos, music, videos, documents). Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before resetting your system. 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 help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system...
... (photos, music, videos, documents). Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual You must backup your data before resetting your system. 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 help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you to restore the system...
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... you need to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to your Notebook PC: IMPORTANT! Installing the Hard Disk Drive Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
... you need to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to your Notebook PC: IMPORTANT! Installing the Hard Disk Drive Refer to the following steps if you replace the HDD under professional supervision. NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
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... operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery...
... operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 84 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery...
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... ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your system. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch 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...
... ASUS service center. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your system. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch 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...
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... if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? 4. Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You...
... if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? 4. Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Why is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You...
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... power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. How can I fix this? When I do to restart."? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...
... power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. How can I fix this? When I do to restart."? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights...