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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 72 Performing a recovery option 73 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 72 Performing a recovery option 73 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 90 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 92 Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...93 Network Compatibility Declaration... de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 UL Safety Notices...99 Power Safety Requirement 100 TV Notices...100 REACH...100 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 100...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 82 Hardware FAQs...83 Software FAQs...86 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 90 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 92 Internal Modem Compliancy 92 Overview...93 Network Compatibility Declaration... de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 UL Safety Notices...99 Power Safety Requirement 100 TV Notices...100 REACH...100 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice 100...
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with 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 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
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... use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... hardware status of the battery's charge status. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
... hardware status of the battery's charge status. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC's keyboard. Refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging...
... internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is plugged to 100%. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is enabled. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 95%. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to a power source, charging...
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NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats.
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... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
... device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track or rewind Plays or pauses Skips to next track or fast forward Turns the Turbo Fan on or off Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track or rewind Plays or pauses Skips to next track or fast forward Turns the Turbo Fan on or off Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Opens the Gaming Center application Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Opens the Gaming Center application Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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... Notebook PC • Log off 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 settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
... Notebook PC • Log off 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 settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
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... 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using...
... 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that you to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The software that are needed for more details. Using POST to run troubleshooting options using...
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... by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 • 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. 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
... by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 • 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. 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 67 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 67 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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.
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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 . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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 . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. 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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... to create a backup data in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 82 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Product key for...
... to create a backup data in ID and password - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 82 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Product key for...
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... 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. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? You can I do? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch...
... 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. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. What should I fix this? You can I do? How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch...
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... the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
... the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound...
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... screen displays this ? Software FAQs 1. You can I turn on my screen. What can try doing 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 by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...
... screen displays this ? Software FAQs 1. You can I turn on my screen. What can try doing 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 by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media...
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... in battery mode will limit system performance, and disable NVIDIA G-SYNC™ to your Notebook PC then restart your system. • If the problem still exists, contact your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . You can I fix this? Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Leaving your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button. 6. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC...
... in battery mode will limit system performance, and disable NVIDIA G-SYNC™ to your Notebook PC then restart your system. • If the problem still exists, contact your last working state. • Your system might have completely used up . You can I fix this? Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Leaving your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button. 6. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC...