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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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... how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of 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...
... how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of 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...
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... gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
... gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable...
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... your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the power button to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC on or off. It also enables you to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode.
... your Notebook PC to turn your Notebook PC's keyboard. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Power button Press the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the power button to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC on or off. It also enables you to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode.
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.... 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 short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
.... 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 short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode. • The socket outlet must be...
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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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... 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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... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The default BIOS settings...
... access the BIOS settings or run troubleshooting options using any of the following methods: 64 Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to most conditions of your Notebook PC. WARNING! Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The default BIOS settings...
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Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to complete the update. 7. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Locate your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the...
Connect your flash disk drive to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to complete the update. 7. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Locate your Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the...
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...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use...
...; Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you have the following items prior to create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use...
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... to turn up . Why is attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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...
... to turn up . Why is attached correctly. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Press to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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...
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... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for 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...
... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to for 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...
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... function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Using capital lock allows you to use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... function keys, allows quick access to turn your Notebook PC shuts down. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC to put your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up from sleep or hibernate mode. Using capital lock allows you to use the power button to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up when the capital lock function is activated. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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 short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it on for non-removable battery...
... Notebook PC is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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 short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it on for non-removable battery...
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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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... BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Locate your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore...
... BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Locate your model from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to its default settings. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual After the BIOS update process, select Save & Exit > Restore Defaults to restore...
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... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices...
... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your applications have the following items prior to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 76 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices...
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... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 your touchpad. 6. You...
... any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . 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 your touchpad. 6. You...
