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... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...22 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 36 Using the keyboard...37 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 39 Using the numeric...
... Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...20 Right Side...22 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 Setting up your Fingerprint account 36 Using the keyboard...37 Function keys...37 Windows® 10 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 39 Using the numeric...
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... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 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
... wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a static IP network connection 59 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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...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 80 Installing an M.2 card 85 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network... ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 REACH...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
...Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 76 Installing a RAM module 78 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 80 Installing an M.2 card 85 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 88 Hardware FAQs...89 Software FAQs...92 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 96 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 98 Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview...99 Network... ondes radio .... 105 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 106 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 106 UL Safety Notices...108 Power Safety Requirement 109 TV Notices...109 REACH...109 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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...thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution... of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC 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...
...thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution... of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC 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...
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... A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Camera The built-in your Notebook PC is activated. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Array microphones The array microphones feature...
... A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Camera The built-in your Notebook PC is activated. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Array microphones The array microphones feature...
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... a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Audio features are software-controlled. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
... a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Audio features are software-controlled. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio speakers The built-in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... your Notebook PC on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC's system. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Setting up your Fingerprint account section in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it up when the Notebook PC is in this manual.
... your Notebook PC on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. Power indicator The power indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC's system. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Setting up your Fingerprint account section in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it up when the Notebook PC is in this manual.
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... reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot 1 supports SATA SSD while slot 2 supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do...
... reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot 1 supports SATA SSD while slot 2 supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD. Notebook PC E-Manual 21 Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do...
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... ASUS-authorized technicians should 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
... ASUS-authorized technicians should 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 the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 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 Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 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 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 38 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 38 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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... troubleshooting options using any of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings...
... troubleshooting options using any of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the following information for system startup in the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during system bootup and requests you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Enter the 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. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 65...
... 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 . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 65...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 67
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you 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. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 67
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Restart 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 To update the BIOS: 1.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. 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. Restart 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 To update the BIOS: 1.
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... secured, here are not going to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 data and make it a point to use of time (at extremely high...
... secured, here are not going to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 88 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 data and make it a point to use of time (at extremely high...
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... model. How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? 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 display panel. 3. Hardware...
... model. How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? 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 display panel. 3. Hardware...
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... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . 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. Press to your touchpad. 6.
... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . 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. Press to your touchpad. 6.
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... 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. 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 at least four (4) seconds. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs...
... 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. 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 at least four (4) seconds. How can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Software FAQs...