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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 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 Using the keyboard...36 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 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 Using the keyboard...36 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 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 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 61 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 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 78 Installing a RAM module 80 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 82 Installing an M.2 card 87 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment 101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Removing the compartment cover 78 Installing a RAM module 80 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 82 Installing an M.2 card 87 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs...91 Software FAQs...94 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 98 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 100 Internal Modem Compliancy 100 Overview...101 Network Compatibility Declaration 101 Non-Voice Equipment 101 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 104 FCC Radio Frequency...
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Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you can refer to for your Notebook PC. 8 Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
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... remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Display panel This high-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 better voice recognition and audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera...
... enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in camera allows you to use . Display panel This high-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 better voice recognition and audio recording. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Camera...
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated.
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated.
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... allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC section in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and RAM (Random Access Memory) modules. WARNING! Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
... allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC section in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and RAM (Random Access Memory) modules. WARNING! Compartment cover This cover protects the reserved spaces in this manual. • The M.2 2280 slot supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects...
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... your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to short-circuit 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 fire. • Never attempt to disassemble and...
... your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to short-circuit 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 fire. • Never attempt to disassemble and...
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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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. 36 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 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on your Notebook PC. 36 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.
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your 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...
... to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your 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...
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Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 7. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Select on the...
Return to the Internet then select Next. 9. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Configuring a static IP network connection 1. 7. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Select on the...
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... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that run when you to system instability or boot failure. The software that controls the...
... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that run when you to system instability or boot failure. The software that controls the...
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Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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.
Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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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Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
Connect your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 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 then access the BIOS settings. 5. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications -
... you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your operating systems and other installed applications -
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... authorized ASUS service center. 2. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 91 A black...
... authorized ASUS service center. 2. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The color and brightness of your display panel may use the 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 system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. Notebook PC E-Manual 91 A black...
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... E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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...
... E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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...
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... my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this ? You can try doing 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for...
... my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I fix this ? You can try doing 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for...