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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 Different Domains 91 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 91 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5 CE 86 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 87 Déclaration d'... l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 90 Wireless Operation Channel 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...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for Different Domains 91 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 91 UL Safety Notices...93 Power Safety Requirement 94 TV Notices...94 Notebook PC E-Manual 5 CE 86 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 87 Déclaration d'... l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 90 Wireless Operation Channel 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...
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... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of 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...
... and fixing common issues with Windows® 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of 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...
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... power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use...
... power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. 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 gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not use...
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... automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your environment. Camera The built-in camera is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. It also enables you to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides...
... automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your environment. Camera The built-in camera is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. It also enables you to use . Display panel This high-definition display panel provides...
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..., providing an intuitive user experience. You can also use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it...
..., providing an intuitive user experience. You can also use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the power button to put your Notebook PC shuts down. Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in this manual. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on or off. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it...
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...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled...
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Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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 Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 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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... 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off 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 from Windows or switch to your Notebook PC • Log off 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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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to system instability or boot failure. The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. You may result to system instability or boot failure. The software that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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... [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. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
... [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. You may differ by model and territory. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens...
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...[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. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
...[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. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.16.1243 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option...
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... and user password of your 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 to control the access to Setup and is a power on password and must 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. In Setup, the User...
... and user password of your 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 to control the access to Setup and is a power on password and must 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. In Setup, the User...
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... 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual USB...
... 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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. To lock the USB interface: 1. Aptio Setup Utility - NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual USB...
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.... Re-type to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 To set the HDD password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT...
.... Re-type to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 To set the HDD password: 1. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on password and must be entered to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT...
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.... Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 F1 : General...
.... Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. 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 your Notebook PC. 4. Connect your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 F1 : General...
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... to resetting your Notebook PC: - 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and...
... to resetting your Notebook PC: - 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 create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 70 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are not going to ensure that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and...
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.... A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? You can I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your display panel 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...
.... A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I maximize my Notebook PC 's battery life? You can I do? My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. You may be affected by the angle and current position of your display panel 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...
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... local ASUS service center for assistance. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 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...
... local ASUS service center for assistance. 72 Notebook PC E-Manual What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? 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...
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... Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service...
... Notebook PC, the power indicator lights up but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. You can I turn on my screen. Press any key to fix this message: "Remove disks or other media. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are left inside the optical drive then restart. • If the problem still exists, your local ASUS service...