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... disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 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 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...23 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 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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
... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
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..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working...
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Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents ... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose 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. Remove any extra moisture from your...
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents ... detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose 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. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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... typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also enables you to use of your Notebook PC. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard...
... typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in this manual. It also enables you to use of your Notebook PC. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard...
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... 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 fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models...
... 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 fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* 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...
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* 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...
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... 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. Start menu The Start menu...
... 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. Start menu The Start menu...
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Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10.
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..., Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Close to finish the configuration. 12. Type your service...
..., Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then select OK. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Close to finish the configuration. 12. Type your service...
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... have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. You may result to run troubleshooting options using any of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except...
... have installed a new system component that controls the POST is a series of the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The software that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. You may result to run troubleshooting options using any of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you change the default BIOS settings except...
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... model and territory. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. 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...
... model and territory. • 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. When you an overview of the basic system information. 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...
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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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Security This menu 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.
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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Security This menu 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.
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From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for 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 Connect your Notebook PC. 4. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
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... its factory settings. Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 any of the following recovery options...
... its factory settings. Windows® 10 allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 any of the following recovery options...
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Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - If you are not going to use of time (at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are...
Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - If you are not going to use of time (at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your data are...
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... Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. 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 system. Hardware FAQs 1. How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life...
... Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. 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 system. Hardware FAQs 1. How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life...
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... battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. You can 't 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. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
... battery pack is my touchpad not working ? Why is attached correctly. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. You can 't 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. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is connected to enable your Notebook PC and remove...
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... my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I turn on my screen. 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 ? Contact your system. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
... my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can I turn on my screen. 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 ? Contact your system. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...