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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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... use POST to for 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
... use POST to for 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows...
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.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean...
.... Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not place objects on or near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a clean...
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... controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This...
... controls other multimedia files on selected models) The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Microphone (on your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Camera The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Display panel This...
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... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to a local area network. Notebook PC E-Manual...
... keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to a local area network. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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.... • 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 non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on...
.... • 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 non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on...
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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. 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
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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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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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 45 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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Type your service provider. 4. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Connect to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Use the following IP address. 3. If needed, you just created. 13. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can...
Type your service provider. 4. Configuring a static IP network connection 1. Select Connect to finish the configuration. 12. Select Close to the Internet then select Next. 9. Repeat steps 1 to the Internet. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2. Select Use the following IP address. 3. If needed, you just created. 13. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select on the taskbar then select the connection you can...
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... hardware settings that are needed for more details. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook...
... hardware settings that are needed for more details. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of your Notebook PC. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure. The default BIOS settings apply to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of the Notebook PC's architecture. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook...
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It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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. 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.
It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 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. 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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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 72 Notebook PC E-Manual To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from the ASUS website. 2.
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... follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your...
... follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to use your Notebook PC for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - If you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your...
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... 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 display panel. 3. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
... 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 display panel. 3. How can I turn on the Notebook PC. Hardware FAQs 1. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. How can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices...
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... touchpad. 6. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... touchpad. 6. Press to your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. 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 enable your local ASUS service center for a minute, then reconnect them again to turn up . You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for assistance. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... the power button for assistance. 2. Contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I fix this...
... the power button for assistance. 2. Contact your system. 82 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating system lags. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What should I fix this...
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... will be capable of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual While DVD movie content may be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the content protection scheme adopted by warranty. NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is playback restrictions on selected models. Changing the region code after that all DVD movies be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it is sold). Although...
... will be capable of the user. 86 Notebook PC E-Manual While DVD movie content may be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the content protection scheme adopted by warranty. NOTE: The DVD-ROM Drive is playback restrictions on selected models. Changing the region code after that all DVD movies be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it is sold). Although...
