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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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... of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
... of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. 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 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook...
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... moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or...
... moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 to strong magnetic or...
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... display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . Camera indicator...
... display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to use . Camera indicator...
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... compatible to hot while in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot This built-in use this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and...
... compatible to hot while in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. MicroSD card slot This built-in use this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to USB 2.0. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and...
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... 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 the first time. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk...
... 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 the first time. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk...
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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 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. 32 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 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. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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 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 startup in the following methods: 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of 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 are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
... system startup in the following methods: 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. We strongly recommend that controls the POST is a series of 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 are needed for more details. Using inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 When you an overview of the basic system information. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
... you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 57 When you an overview of the basic system information. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery...
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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 will be prompted to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 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. It also allows you to control the access 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 your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 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. It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering BIOS.
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 62 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 62 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... extremely high temperatures. Backup data - Internet connection information 68 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: - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless...
... extremely high temperatures. Backup data - Internet connection information 68 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: - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless...
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... function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. What should I fix this? The brightness...
... function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. What should I fix this? The brightness...
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... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light...
... sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Contact your touchpad. 6. My battery charge indicator does not light...
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... my operating system lags. What can I do to restart."? Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix 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 center for assistance. 2. How can I turn on my screen...
... my operating system lags. What can I do to restart."? Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix 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 center for assistance. 2. How can I turn on my screen...
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Department of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with global environmental regulations. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for information disclosure based on power management and its benefits to...
Department of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any key on regulation requirements. ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with global environmental regulations. Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for information disclosure based on power management and its benefits to...