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......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...21 Right View...23 Left View...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
......11 Battery safety information 12 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Top View...16 Bottom View...21 Right View...23 Left View...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad 31 Using the NumberPad 38 Using the keyboard...39 HotKeys...39 Function keys...40 Windows® 10 keys...40 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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......50 Action Center...52 MyASUS Splendid...53 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...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
......50 Action Center...52 MyASUS Splendid...53 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...65 Recovering your system 66 Performing a recovery option 67 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...72 Software FAQs...75 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 ... 86 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 86 UL Safety Notices...87 Power Safety Requirement 88 TV Notices...88 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...72 Software FAQs...75 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 78 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 80 Internal Modem Compliancy 80 Overview...81 Network Compatibility Declaration 81 Non-Voice Equipment...81 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 84 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 85 ... 86 Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED 86 UL Safety Notices...87 Power Safety Requirement 88 TV Notices...88 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides...
... overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 About this manual This manual provides...
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.... Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to the display panel. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
.... Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Keep any extra moisture from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to the display panel. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any liquids from your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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... initiate battery power charging capacity is usually set between 90% and 100%. Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual If the battery temperature is...
... initiate battery power charging capacity is usually set between 90% and 100%. Actual value may vary by models. • Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to protect the battery. • Battery power capacity may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging when the battery power is powered off and disconnected from the battery. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual If the battery temperature is...
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... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. 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. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to the Using the keyboard section in this manual. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to...
... 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. MicroSD card slot (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats. NOTE: Transfer rate of up to...
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... connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery...
... connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your power adapter. Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery...
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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. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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. * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches MyASUS 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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 MyASUS 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 40 Notebook PC E-Manual 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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... Notebook PC • Log off 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 PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
... Notebook PC • Log off 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 PC's programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings. Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen...
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...; Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the color temperature value to protect your eyes. Notebook PC E-Manual 53 For model with OLED panel, this mode is as close as possible as what your personal needs, ranging from the panel is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode...
...; Manual Mode: This mode allows you to adjust the color temperature value to protect your eyes. Notebook PC E-Manual 53 For model with OLED panel, this mode is as close as possible as what your personal needs, ranging from the panel is compliant with TÜV Low Blue Light Certification. You may select Vivid, Eye Care, or Manual Mode beside Normal Mode to adjust the display settings. • Normal Mode...
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... software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to system instability or boot failure. The software that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using...
... software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to system instability or boot failure. The software that you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using...
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... without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Using this option. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that...
... without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). This option resets your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. Using this option. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Recovering your system Using recovery options on your Notebook PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that...
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... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
... and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive. • If you are not using your Notebook PC for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your Notebook PC and disconnect the AC power adapter. • If you are constantly using AC power for your Notebook PC, set the Battery Health Charging to Balanced mode in MyASUS. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. •...
How can I fix this? How can I maximize my Notebook PC's battery life? Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual You may use the function keys or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the display brightness. •...
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... jack is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove it. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Why is my touchpad not working? You...
... jack is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your Notebook PC and remove it. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. You can 't I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? Notebook PC E-Manual 73 Why is my touchpad not working? You...
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... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. Contact your local ASUS service center for at...
... suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Press any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. Contact your local ASUS service center for at...
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... to the region at the expense of the user. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to protect against unlawful content duplication. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one region. Although the design rules imposed...
... to the region at the expense of the user. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual DVD-ROM Drive Information The DVD-ROM drive allows you to protect against unlawful content duplication. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will require factory resetting which it can purchase an optional DVD viewer software to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are many, one region. Although the design rules imposed...