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... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...18 Right View...20 Left View...22 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 NumberPad (on selected models 36 Using the keyboard...37 HotKeys...37 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom View...18 Right View...20 Left View...22 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 NumberPad (on selected models 36 Using the keyboard...37 HotKeys...37 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......48 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...61 Recovering your system 62 Performing a recovery option 63 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......48 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...61 Recovering your system 62 Performing a recovery option 63 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 66 Hardware FAQs...67 Software FAQs...70 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 74 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 76 Internal Modem Compliancy 76 Overview...77 Network Compatibility Declaration 77 Non-Voice Equipment...77 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 80 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 81 ... 82 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 82 UL Safety Notices...83 Power Safety Requirement 84 TV Notices...84 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 66 Hardware FAQs...67 Software FAQs...70 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 74 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 76 Internal Modem Compliancy 76 Overview...77 Network Compatibility Declaration 77 Non-Voice Equipment...77 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 80 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 81 ... 82 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 82 UL Safety Notices...83 Power Safety Requirement 84 TV Notices...84 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST 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 chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of using Windows...
..., hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST 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 chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to use the different parts of using Windows...
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... your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to...
Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in camera allows you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Camera The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to...
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...in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on your body to prevent injury from authorized retailers to hot while ... Your Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. Do not leave your Notebook PC on proper disassembly or assembly of your lap or near any part of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Consult an ASUS service center ...
...in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on model. WARNING! IMPORTANT! • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for product service or assistance on your body to prevent injury from authorized retailers to hot while ... Your Notebook PC can block the vents. The battery pack cannot be disassembled. • Purchase components from heat. Do not leave your Notebook PC on proper disassembly or assembly of your lap or near any part of the product. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual Consult an ASUS service center ...
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..., charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned 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, speakers, cameras and printers. MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
..., charging its battery, and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned 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, speakers, cameras and printers. MicroSD card slot This built-in sleep mode. Color Solid White Solid Orange Blinking Orange Lights off Status The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is 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 properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 27 IMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that your Notebook PC is 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 properly. • Keep the battery and other small components away from the power...
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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. Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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. Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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.
When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down menu* * On selected models 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 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.
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... your 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
... your 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off your Notebook PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
... Notebook PC E-Manual BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series 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 requires further BIOS settings or updates. We strongly recommend that you to system instability or boot failure. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys...
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... its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC is plugged in to help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you to its settings to a power source before resetting your system. This option resets your Notebook PC...
... its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing any of the following recovery options: • Keep my files - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC is plugged in to help improve performance. Windows® 10 allows you to its settings to a power source before resetting your system. This option resets your Notebook PC...
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... go back to an earlier build - Using this build is not working for your Notebook PC. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Use this option if this option allows you want to perform other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC. - Launch Settings and select Update and security. Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery, Startup Repair, Command Prompt, UEFI Firmware Settings, and Startup Settings. • Go back to an...
... go back to an earlier build - Using this build is not working for your Notebook PC. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Use this option if this option allows you want to perform other advanced recovery options on your Notebook PC. - Launch Settings and select Update and security. Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options: System Restore, System Image Recovery, Startup Repair, Command Prompt, UEFI Firmware Settings, and Startup Settings. • Go back to an...
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... 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Product key...
... 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at extremely high temperatures. Product key...
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... Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 You may also vary per model. A black dot...
... Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. The brightness and color tone of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 You may also vary per model. A black dot...
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... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my 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 turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my 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 turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to enable your local ASUS service center for assistance. 68 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 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 by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. My Notebook PC boots...
... 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 by pressing the power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. My Notebook PC boots...