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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad...31 Setting up your Fingerprint account 38 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the optical drive...
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...20 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad...31 Setting up your Fingerprint account 38 Using the keyboard...39 Function keys...39 Windows® 10 keys...40 Using the optical drive...
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... Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 57 Connecting to wireless networks 59 Wi-Fi...59 Bluetooth...60 Airplane mode...61 Connecting to wired networks 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...68 BIOS Settings...69 Recovering your system 76 Performing a recovery option 77 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 95 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 98 Hardware FAQs...99 Software FAQs...102 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 106 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 108 Internal Modem Compliancy 108 Overview...109 Network...radio .... 114 Caution...115 Avertissement...115 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 116 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 116 UL Safety Notices...118 Power Safety Requirement 119 TV Notices...119 REACH...
...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 80 Installing a RAM module 82 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 84 Installing an M.2 card 95 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 98 Hardware FAQs...99 Software FAQs...102 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 106 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 108 Internal Modem Compliancy 108 Overview...109 Network...radio .... 114 Caution...115 Avertissement...115 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 116 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 116 UL Safety Notices...118 Power Safety Requirement 119 TV Notices...119 REACH...
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... of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do...Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do...Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15...
... multimedia functions. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the built-in camera is in microphone can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. It also enables you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 15...
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...'s optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
...'s optical drive may support several disc formats such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect your headset. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Front Side Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Front Side Memory card reader This built-in sleep mode. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 24 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights...
...%. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10%. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Color Solid Green Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights...
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... while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery...
... while using your Notebook PC on your power adapter. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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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 Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu 40 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 Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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... information for system startup in the following methods: 68 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the...
... information for system startup in the following methods: 68 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to input this before entering BIOS. 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 set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface.
Notebook PC E-Manual 71 Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you to input this before entering BIOS. 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 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 . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5.
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... the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive) of your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of your Notebook PC...
... the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. NOTE: • The appearance of this Notebook PC to install a new HDD (Hard Disk Drive) of your Notebook PC's bottom side and HDD may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of your Notebook PC...
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... absolutely necessary, 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 - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your...
... absolutely necessary, 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 - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all your...
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...-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? You may also vary per model. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Hardware FAQs 1. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the...
...-Fi connection, switch your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? You may also vary per model. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. Hardware FAQs 1. The brightness and color tone of your Notebook PC may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the...
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... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not 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 attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. 6. Press...
... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is my touchpad not 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 attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 100 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. 6. Press...
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... following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this? Press 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 system. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you...
... following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this? Press 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 system. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual When I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Delete the applications you...