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... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 69 Performing a recovery option 70 4 Notebook PC E-Manual
... Snap hotspots...46 Action Center...48 Other keyboard shortcuts 49 Connecting to wireless networks 51 Wi-Fi...51 Bluetooth...52 Airplane mode...53 Turning your Notebook PC off 54 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 55 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 58 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 58 BIOS...58 Accessing BIOS...58 BIOS Settings...59 Recovering your system 69 Performing a recovery option 70 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 ...(RF) Exposure Information 93 Informations concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 94 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 94 UL Safety Notices...96 Power Safety Requirement 97 TV Notices...97 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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 ...(RF) Exposure Information 93 Informations concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 93 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 94 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 94 UL Safety Notices...96 Power Safety Requirement 97 TV Notices...97 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... to use POST to use the different parts of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
... to use POST to use the different parts of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows®...
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... leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
... leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if...
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Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures...
Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for typing. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 15 Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in camera allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to take pictures...
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USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port may vary per model. • This port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. NOTE: • Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is for data transfer only. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats.
USB Type-C port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port may vary per model. • This port is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Notebook PC E-Manual 19 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. NOTE: • Transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is for data transfer only. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats.
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... 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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating...
... 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 your power adapter. We strongly recommend that it on for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating...
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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 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 brightness for the backlit keyboard* Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard* Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness * On selected models 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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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 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 35
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 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 35
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... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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.
... your Notebook PC to sleep Launch Settings Launch File Explorer You can 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.
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... BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
... BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that are needed for more details. WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to most conditions of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...
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...your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE...
...your boot option priorities. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. You may differ by model and territory. On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE...
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... Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
... Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Windows Boot Manager Disabled → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. It also allows you will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be prompted to boot or enter Setup. Notebook...
... Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control User Enabled [Enabled] Key Management Set Administrator Password. It also allows you will be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Must type with character: a-z, 0-9 → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. In Setup, the User will be prompted to boot or enter Setup. Notebook...
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... [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB...
... [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] Lock UnLock USB interface → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. 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. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual To lock the USB interface: 1. NOTE: Setting the USB...
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... . 3. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password...
... . 3. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 In Setup, the User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED I/O Interface Security Set HDD Master Password...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake on Lid Open Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn...
... operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are some useful tips that you can follow: • Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn...
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... to enable 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. 6. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove...
... to enable 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 your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Contact your touchpad. 6. Press to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC and remove...
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... 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. What should I fix this? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...
... 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. What should I fix this? Press any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any optical discs that are inserted correctly then turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up...