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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...19 Right Side...22 Left Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 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...19 Right Side...22 Left Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...30 Charge your Notebook PC 30 Lift to open the display panel 32 Press the power button 32 Using the touchpad 33 Using the keyboard...40 HotKeys...40 Function keys...41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...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
... Snap hotspots...52 Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...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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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 76 Hardware FAQs...77 Software FAQs...80 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 84 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 86 Internal Modem Compliancy 86 Overview...87 Network Compatibility Declaration 87 Non-Voice Equipment...87 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 90 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 91 Compliance...
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... 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. 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 using Windows...
... 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. 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 using Windows...
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...for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents...top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...
...for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not use your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use strong solvents...top of warm water. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ...
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... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up...
... intuitive user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up...
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Right Side 14" model 15" model MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
Right Side 14" model 15" model MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following table for details: 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of the battery's charge status.
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... power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs...
... power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is less than 10%. The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is in sleep mode. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is between 95% and 100%. Notebook PC E-Manual 23 The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs...
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... external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of this port to USB 2.0. You can also use this port may vary per model. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. HDMI port...
... external microphone. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of this port to USB 2.0. You can also use this port may vary per model. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. HDMI port...
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... connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of 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 for non-removable battery only). • The battery used...
... connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of 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 for non-removable battery only). • The battery used...
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Using the keyboard HotKeys The HotKeys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard HotKeys The HotKeys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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...
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... requests you to run troubleshooting options using any of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you...
... requests you to run troubleshooting options using any of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you...
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... model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 To access...
... model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. When you an overview of the basic system information. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 To access...
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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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 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.
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 to control the access to your Notebook PC. It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 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.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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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... software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection...
... software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, 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: - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that your operating systems and other installed applications - Internet connection...
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... display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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...
... display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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...
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...'s audio speakers? 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter...
...'s audio speakers? 4. Contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 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 local ASUS service center for assistance. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter...
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Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. How can I turn on my screen. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What can I do to restart."? Press any key to fix this? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any...
Contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. How can I turn on my screen. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What can I do to restart."? Press any key to fix this? You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any...
