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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard...32 Function keys...32 Windows® 10 keys...33 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...22 Charge your Notebook PC 22 Lift to open the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Using the touchpad...25 Using the keyboard...32 Function keys...32 Windows® 10 keys...33 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...44 Action Center...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi...49 Bluetooth...50 Airplane mode...51 Turning your Notebook PC off 52 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 53 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 56 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 56 BIOS...56 Accessing BIOS...56 BIOS Settings...57 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...44 Action Center...46 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi...49 Bluetooth...50 Airplane mode...51 Turning your Notebook PC off 52 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 53 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 56 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 56 BIOS...56 Accessing BIOS...56 BIOS Settings...57 Recovering your system 64 Performing a recovery option 65 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 68 Hardware FAQs...69 Software FAQs...72 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 76 Overview...76 Network Compatibility Declaration 77 Non-Voice Equipment...77 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 80 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 81 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 81 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 68 Hardware FAQs...69 Software FAQs...72 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 76 Overview...76 Network Compatibility Declaration 77 Non-Voice Equipment...77 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 80 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 81 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 81 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic...
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... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This...
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... objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
... objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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 Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing.
... multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing.
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... power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. You can also use . HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
... power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Notebook PC. You can also use . HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is connected to hot while in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
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... remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
... remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 IMPORTANT! • Locate...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 your Notebook PC. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 your Notebook PC. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
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Launches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings* * On selected models 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
Launches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings* * On selected models 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... system hardware settings that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 56 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error...
... system hardware settings that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. You may result to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 56 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using any of the following circumstances: • An error...
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...; 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, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 When...
...; 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, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 When...
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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. Security This menu allows you to control the access 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 59
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. Security This menu allows you to control the access 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 59
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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. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 62 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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...: - 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 operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect...
...: - 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 operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect...
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... and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
... and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
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... correctly. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 4. 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 it. 7.
... correctly. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 4. 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 it. 7.
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...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. You can I turn on my screen. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this...
...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your local ASUS service center for at least four (4) seconds. You can I turn on my screen. Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. Software FAQs 1. When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I do when my screen displays this...
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The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each...
The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each...