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... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...21 Left Side...22 Front Side...24 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 Function keys...36 Windows® 10 keys...37 Multimedia control keys 38 Using the numeric keypad 39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Action Center...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 55 Connecting to wireless networks 57 Wi-Fi...57 Bluetooth...58 Airplane mode...59 Connecting to wired networks 60 Turning your Notebook PC off 62 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 66 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 66 BIOS...66 Accessing BIOS...66 BIOS Settings...67 Recovering your system 74 Performing a recovery option 75 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;quences radio (RF 95 IC Warning Statement...96 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 98 UL Safety Notices...100 Power Safety Requirement 101 TV Notices...101 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 78 Hardware FAQs...79 Software FAQs...82 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 86 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 88 Internal Modem Compliancy 88 Overview...89 Network Compatibility Declaration 89 Non-Voice Equipment...89 Federal Communications Commission Interference ...;quences radio (RF 95 IC Warning Statement...96 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 97 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 98 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 98 UL Safety Notices...100 Power Safety Requirement 101 TV Notices...101 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. 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 chapter...
... maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. 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 chapter...
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... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
... near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Use a clean cellulose sponge or...
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... microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Keyboard The keyboard...
... microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use the function keys, allows quick access to use . Keyboard The keyboard...
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... with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to a local area network. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port to connect to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to connect your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to an external display.
... with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to a local area network. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port to connect to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to connect your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to an external display.
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... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (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 the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket...
... following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (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 the available SKU. • Ensure that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode. • The socket...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: 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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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC. Turns the display panel on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC. Turns the display panel on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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... 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 is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
... 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 is the main gateway to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Type your service provider. 4. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Select on the taskbar then select the...
Type your service provider. 4. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Use the following IP address. 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. If needed, you just created. 13. Select Close to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to finish the configuration. 12. Select on the taskbar then select the...
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... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup...
... a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you to the following circumstances: • An error message appears onscreen during POST. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 69 It also allows you to control the access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. 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 69 It also allows you to control the access to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I/O) interface, and USB interface. Security This menu allows you to your Notebook PC. 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.
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Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
Restart your Notebook PC. 4. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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... Notebook PC: - Log in 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 use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Useful tips for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows...
... Notebook PC: - Log in 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 use your Notebook PC for a long period of time (at extremely high temperatures. Useful tips for your operating systems and other installed applications - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows...
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... connection, switch your display panel. 3. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC 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. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. A black...
... connection, switch your display panel. 3. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC 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. You can I turn on the Notebook PC. A black...
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... ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing 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 ? Contact your touchpad. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light...
... ASUS service center for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual When I play audio and video files, why can try doing 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 ? Contact your touchpad. 6. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . My battery charge indicator does not light...
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...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? You can I turn on my screen. You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than...
...: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. When I fix this? You can I turn on my screen. You can I do to restart."? Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. My Notebook PC boots slower than...
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... on selected models. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to the content protection scheme adopted by warranty. Changing the region code after that is most relevant is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows...
... on selected models. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to the content protection scheme adopted by warranty. Changing the region code after that is most relevant is not covered by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to view and create your own CDs and DVDs. DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows...