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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 Different Domains 96 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 96 UL Safety Notices...98 Power Safety Requirement 99 TV Notices...99 Notebook PC E-Manual 5 CE 90 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 91 Déclaration d'Industrie...concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 95 Wireless Operation Channel 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 ...
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for Different Domains 96 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 96 UL Safety Notices...98 Power Safety Requirement 99 TV Notices...99 Notebook PC E-Manual 5 CE 90 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 91 Déclaration d'Industrie...concernant l'exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF 95 Wireless Operation Channel 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 ...
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... to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 using Windows...
... to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. 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 using Windows...
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... 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your...
... 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 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your...
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... to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in your Notebook PC is in camera is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos, and...
... to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in your Notebook PC is in camera is enabled. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the built-in use. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for better voice recognition and audio recording. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for photos, videos, and...
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... typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad...
... typing. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Using capital lock allows you to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Using the touchpad...
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... 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an...
... 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 disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is replaced by an...
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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 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
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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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... user account Notebook PC E-Manual 39 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 39 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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... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup...
... troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. You may result to access BIOS and Troubleshoot During POST, you change the default BIOS settings except in the following information for system startup in the Notebook PC. WARNING! Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup...
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... (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
... (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version...
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... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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, and USB interface. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input...
... Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. 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, and USB interface. In Setup, the User will be entered to boot or enter Setup. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input...
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... USB Interface [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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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 NOTE: Setting...
... USB Interface [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. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. 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 NOTE: Setting...
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... set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password...
... set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is only asked for when entering Setup. On the Security screen, select Set Master Password. 2. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password...
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... of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
... of the downloaded BIOS file to select and update BIOS. 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. Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Connect your flash disk drive to your model from the ASUS website. 2. SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack → ← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright...
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... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Product key...
... external storage drive. • Refrain from using the Notebook PC at least a month), we recommend that you take out the battery if the battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to resetting your Notebook PC: - Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Product key...
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...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? You 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 Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Hardware FAQs...
...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your system. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? You 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 Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 Hardware FAQs...
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... my touchpad not working ? Press to turn up . Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your speakers were set...
... my touchpad not working ? Press to turn up . Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 5. My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your local ASUS service center for assistance. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your speakers were set...
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... E-Manual What should I turn on my screen. How can I fix this ? What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. 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 but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem...
... E-Manual What should I turn on my screen. How can I fix this ? What can I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. 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 but nothing appears on your Notebook PC. • If the problem...