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... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard...34 Function keys...34 Windows® 10 keys...35 Multimedia control keys 36 Using the numeric keypad 37 Using the optical drive 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
... 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...17 Right Side...19 Left Side...20 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard...34 Function keys...34 Windows® 10 keys...35 Multimedia control keys 36 Using the numeric keypad 37 Using the optical drive 38 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
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... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...50 Action Center...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 53 Connecting to wireless networks 55 Wi-Fi...55 Bluetooth...56 Airplane mode...57 Turning your Notebook PC off 58 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 62 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 62 BIOS...62 Accessing BIOS...62 BIOS Settings...63 Recovering your system 70 Performing a recovery option 71 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 82 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 84 Internal Modem Compliancy 84 Overview...85 Network Compatibility Declaration 85 Non-Voice Equipment...85 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 88 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement 89 IC Radiation Exposure Statement ...
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... to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
... to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 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 your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook...
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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... camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Microphone The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
... camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for photos, videos, and other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. Microphone The built-in use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects do not block any of up to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to 5 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...
... the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other objects do not block any of up to exit the Notebook PC. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to 5 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...
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... power adapter. 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 only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
... power adapter. 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 only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. • Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 34 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 display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 34 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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... 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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Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53
Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10. Launches Start menu \ Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Notebook PC E-Manual 53
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... bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. 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 the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system...
... bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. 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 the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system...
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... model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
... model and territory. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then select Restart now under Advanced startup. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . To access the Advanced Mode for reference only. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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.
Notebook PC E-Manual 65 It also allows you to control the access to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. 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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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your Notebook PC. 4.
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... - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your...
... - This option allows you can restore your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must backup your Notebook PC to its default settings and delete other installed apps. • Remove everything - 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 your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your...
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... make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... make it a point to resetting your Notebook PC: - Product key for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I do? The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Hardware FAQs 1. Although...
...: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. You can try doing any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I do? The brightness and color tone of your display panel. 3. You may also vary per model. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I fix this? Hardware FAQs 1. Although...
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... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 4. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . Contact your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center...
... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. 4. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to turn up . Contact your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center...
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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. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual...
...; Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Force shutdown your local ASUS service center for assistance. 3. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual...