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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...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 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...18 Right Side...20 Left Side...21 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 HotKeys...36 Function keys...37 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...48 Action Center...50 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi...53 Bluetooth...54 Airplane mode...55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 57 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 60 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 60 BIOS...60 Accessing BIOS...60 BIOS Settings...61 Recovering your system 68 Performing a recovery option 69 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC...
... to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC...
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... fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
... fields. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning...
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... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
... as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 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. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
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... power socket. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it on power adapter mode...
... power socket. IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it on power adapter mode...
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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. 36 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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch Search Launch the Start menu Launch All apps Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can use the Start menu to do these common activities: • Start...
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... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Using POST to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that you to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys...
... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. WARNING! Using POST to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for more details. The software that you to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys...
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To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • 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...
To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. 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. The actual screens may differ by model and territory. • 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...
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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 will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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 will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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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From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2.
From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 66 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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 Notebook PC. 4. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your system. This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Recovering your system Using recovery options on...
Using this option. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - You must backup your system. This option allows you to do any recovery option on your Notebook PC allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Windows® 10 allows you refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). Recovering your system Using recovery options on...
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...: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus 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. •...
...: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus 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. •...
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A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. 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 your system. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The color and brightness of your display panel may also vary per model. The brightness and color...
A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. 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 your system. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The color and brightness of your display panel may also vary per model. The brightness and color...
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... jack is connected to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . Contact your touchpad. 6. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from...
... jack is connected to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. You can 't I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to turn up . Contact your touchpad. 6. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from...
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... pressing the power button for assistance. 2. Press any key to fix this? Contact your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Software FAQs 1. You can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any...
... pressing the power button for assistance. 2. Press any key to fix this? Contact your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Software FAQs 1. You can I turn on my screen. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. What should I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any...
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... power management feature is enabled by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with global environmental regulations. The monitor is automatically set to http://csr.asus....0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Notebook PC E-Manual 93 the computer is automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity; ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is...
... power management feature is enabled by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard, or press the power button. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with global environmental regulations. The monitor is automatically set to http://csr.asus....0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Notebook PC E-Manual 93 the computer is automatically set to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of user inactivity; ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is...
