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... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 77 Performing a recovery option 78 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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 93 Non-Voice Equipment...93 Federal Communications Commission ...quences radio (RF 99 IC Warning Statement...100 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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 93 Non-Voice Equipment...93 Federal Communications Commission ...quences radio (RF 99 IC Warning Statement...100 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 101 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 102 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 102 UL Safety Notices...104 Power Safety Requirement 105 TV Notices...105 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
... you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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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 place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids...
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 place objects on or near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids...
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...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Microphone The...
...-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Microphone The...
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.... USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port...
.... USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to connect your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port...
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... 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 the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device...
... 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 the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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.
Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on 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.
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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 or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Turns the display panel on your Notebook PC.
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 or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Turns the display panel on your Notebook PC.
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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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... Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that 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. You may result to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... Notebook PC E-Manual We strongly recommend that 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. You may result to system instability or boot failure. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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..., Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. You may differ by model and territory. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may...
..., Inc. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. You may differ by model and territory. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may...
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...[Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup...
...[Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup...
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... before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to set , then this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you...
... before entering your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted to set , then this before entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this only limits access to your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you...
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... also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... also access USB Interface Security to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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...Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm...
...Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. If ONLY the user's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm...
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Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright...
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright...
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... operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help 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...
... operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection information 82 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help 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...
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... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . 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. •...
... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . 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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... 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 might have a memory storage problem. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service...
... 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 might have a memory storage problem. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service...