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Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay. G. F. Reattach and secure the HDD with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing the HDD bay. Place the new HDD with the screw(s) you removed earlier. new HDD HDD bay 8 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide
Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay. G. F. Reattach and secure the HDD with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing the HDD bay. Place the new HDD with the screw(s) you removed earlier. new HDD HDD bay 8 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide
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... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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 71 Performing a recovery option 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth ...56 Airplane mode...57 Connecting to wired networks 58 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 71 Performing a recovery option 72 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This...
... you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This...
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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 near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm...
Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm...
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... at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC's keyboard. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. It also enables you to put your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital...
... at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC's keyboard. Power button Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. It also enables you to put your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital...
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... 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 you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27...
... 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 you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. Notebook PC E-Manual 27...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track Plays or pauses Skips to next track Toggles the fan mode Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track Plays or pauses Skips to next track Toggles the fan mode Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Displays the drop-down menu Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the Aura lighting effect (left) Toggles the Aura lighting effect (right) Enables or disables the Windows key lock Notebook PC E-Manual 37
Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Displays the drop-down menu Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the Aura lighting effect (left) Toggles the Aura lighting effect (right) Enables or disables the Windows key lock Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app 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...
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... when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to system instability or boot failure. The software that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
... when you can access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software-controlled diagnostic tests that you to system instability or boot failure. The software that controls the POST is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more...
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... instructions to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to complete the update. 7. Locate your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
... instructions to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to complete the update. 7. Locate your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
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Internet connection information 76 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 operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC: - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain...
Internet connection information 76 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 operating systems and other installed applications - Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your Notebook PC: - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain...
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... battery stops 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 connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook...
... battery stops 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 connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. Press to turn up . When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook...
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... lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Using capital lock...
... lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. You can also use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Using capital lock...
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.... • Ensure that 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 for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input...
.... • Ensure that 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 for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track Plays or pauses Skips to next track Toggles the fan mode Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Skips to previous track Plays or pauses Skips to next track Toggles the fan mode Turns the display panel on or off Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Displays the drop-down menu Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the Aura lighting effect (left) Toggles the Aura lighting effect (right) Enables or disables the Windows key lock Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Displays the drop-down menu Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the Aura lighting effect (left) Toggles the Aura lighting effect (right) Enables or disables the Windows key lock Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Enables or disables the touchpad 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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... the update. 7. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Locate your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then...
... the update. 7. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Locate your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then...
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... battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the following items prior to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - 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 use...
... battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the following items prior to resetting your operating systems and other installed applications - 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 use...
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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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. Press to your touchpad. 6. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets...
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. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Why is attached correctly. Press to your touchpad. 6. You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets...
