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... Snap hotspots...42 Action Center...44 Other keyboard shortcuts 45 Connecting to wireless networks 47 Wi-Fi...47 Bluetooth...48 Airplane mode...49 Turning your Notebook PC off 50 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 51 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 54 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 54 BIOS...54 Accessing BIOS...54 BIOS Settings...55 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...42 Action Center...44 Other keyboard shortcuts 45 Connecting to wireless networks 47 Wi-Fi...47 Bluetooth...48 Airplane mode...49 Turning your Notebook PC off 50 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 51 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 54 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 54 BIOS...54 Accessing BIOS...54 BIOS Settings...55 Recovering your system 65 Performing a recovery option 66 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 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 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE...Frequency (RF) Exposure Information 89 Informations concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 90 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 90 UL Safety Notices...92 Power Safety Requirement 93 TV Notices...93 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 70 Hardware FAQs...71 Software FAQs...74 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 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE...Frequency (RF) Exposure Information 89 Informations concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 89 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 90 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 90 UL Safety Notices...92 Power Safety Requirement 93 TV Notices...93 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10...
... tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 how to use the different parts of using Windows® 10...
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... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry...
... the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not expose your Notebook PC using a dry...
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... by model or territory. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience...
... by model or territory. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience...
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Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to the following table for details: 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of the battery's charge status. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Refer to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats.
Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to the following table for details: 20 Notebook PC E-Manual Left Side USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of the battery's charge status. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Refer to USB 2.0. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats.
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... the power socket. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 25 We strongly recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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...
... the power socket. WARNING! Notebook PC E-Manual 25 We strongly recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for the first time. 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...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 31
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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'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. Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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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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... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The software 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 are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
... system hardware settings that requires further BIOS settings or updates. Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of your Notebook PC. The software 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 are needed for more details. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service...
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...Notebook PC E-Manual 55 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
...Notebook PC E-Manual 55 On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Aptio Setup Utility...
... Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
... this before entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. It also allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you will...
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... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen...
... access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen...
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...Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set...
...Aptio Setup Utility - Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Set HDD Master Password. ***Advisable to confirm the password then press . 4. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set...
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... Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
... Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. Aptio Setup Utility - From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download...
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.... Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
.... Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 resetting your Notebook PC: - Backup data - If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. •...
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... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications...
... performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center. 2. The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position 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 Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode. • Disconnect unused USB devices. • Close unused applications...
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... again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 attached...
... again to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. When I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 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 attached...
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... 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of...
... 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 Notebook PC by pressing the power button for assistance. 2. You can I fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. How can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any of...