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... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 Turning your Notebook PC off 60 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 61 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 64 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 64 BIOS...64 Accessing BIOS...64 BIOS Settings...65 Recovering your system 75 Performing a recovery option 76 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a RAM module 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility Declaration 97 Non-Voice ...Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 103 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 104 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 104 UL Safety Notices...106 Power Safety Requirement 107 TV Notices...107 REACH...107 Macrovision Corporation Product...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a RAM module 80 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 86 Hardware FAQs...87 Software FAQs...90 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 94 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 96 Internal Modem Compliancy 96 Overview...97 Network Compatibility Declaration 97 Non-Voice ...Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio .... 103 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 104 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 104 UL Safety Notices...106 Power Safety Requirement 107 TV Notices...107 REACH...107 Macrovision Corporation Product...
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...Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook... PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 use ...
...Notebook PC to dusty environments. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook... PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use your Notebook PC. 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 use ...
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... keypad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel...
... keypad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also enables you to use of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel...
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...%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Airplane mode indicator...
...%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is between 10% to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. The Notebook PC is less than 95%. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is plugged to 100%. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Airplane mode indicator...
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... an external microphone. Optical drive (on selected models) Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. NOTE: For more details, refer to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card...
... an external microphone. Optical drive (on selected models) Your Notebook PC's optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as CDs, DVDs, recordable discs, or rewritable discs. NOTE: For more details, refer to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to the Using the optical drive section in memory card reader supports SD card...
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...'s battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! 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...
...'s battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. WARNING! 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...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 33
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel 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 your Notebook PC. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Notebook PC E-Manual 33
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
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... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to system instability or boot failure. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using the function keys of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
... American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
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..., Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15...
..., Inc. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15...
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... 2.15.1226. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Security This menu allows you to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
... 2.15.1226. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Security This menu allows you to boot or enter Setup. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
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... Security. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security...
... Security. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security...
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...to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD...
...to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 71 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to set the HDD...
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2015 ...
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2015 ...
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... resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual If 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 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 - Useful tips for your Notebook...
... resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 86 Notebook PC E-Manual If 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 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 - Useful tips for your Notebook...
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... remove it. 7. 4. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? Contact your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When 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...
... remove it. 7. 4. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is my touchpad not working ? Contact your speakers were set to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 88 Notebook PC E-Manual When 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...
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... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn...
... connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs 1. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn...