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... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...43 Windows® 10 keys...43 Using the numeric keypad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...21 Right Side...24 Left Side...28 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...32 Charge your Notebook PC 32 Lift to open the display panel 34 Press the power button 34 Using the touchpad 35 Using the keyboard...42 HotKeys...42 Function keys...43 Windows® 10 keys...43 Using the numeric keypad 44 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...56 Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...69 BIOS Settings...70 Recovering your system 79 Performing a recovery option 80 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...56 Action Center...58 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth...62 Airplane mode...63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 68 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 68 BIOS...68 Accessing BIOS...69 BIOS Settings...70 Recovering your system 79 Performing a recovery option 80 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common...
... to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with 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® 10 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common...
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... fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
... fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
Function key lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or...
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... Using the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Screenpad The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook...
... Using the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: For more adaptive controls. Screenpad The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook...
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... from authorized retailers to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your lap or near any part of the product. 13" model Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of...
... from authorized retailers to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your lap or near any part of the product. 13" model Notebook PC E-Manual 21 The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of...
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Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s 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. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/DisplayPort (on selected models) combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s 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. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/DisplayPort (on selected models) combo port The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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... battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type...
... battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type...
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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/screenpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 42 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/screenpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 43
Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down in combination with the top row keys. Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches My ASUS Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 43
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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 49 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 49 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 controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only...
... system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using POST to system instability or boot failure. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only...
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...; ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Set Administrator Password. It also...
...; ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.20.1271. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security Secure Boot Set Administrator Password. It also...
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... to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility...
... to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock or unlock ports and devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB Interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility...
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...Intel AES-NI VT-d ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility SMART Settings Network Stack Configuration USB Configuration Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration NVMe Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
...Intel AES-NI VT-d ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility SMART Settings Network Stack Configuration USB Configuration Graphics Configuration SATA Configuration NVMe Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Internal Pointing Device Fn Lock Option Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3.
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... 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 - 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 and...
... 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 - 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 and...
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... display panel may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... display panel may also vary per model. You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the display brightness. • If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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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 enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn...
... battery stops working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I hear any of the following suggestions: • Press to your touchpad. 6. 4. Press to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn...
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... when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I fix this ? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system...
... when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can I fix this ? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can try doing any key to fix this ? Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system...
