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Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard...38 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 Notebook PC E-Manual 3
Table of Contents About this manual...7 Conventions used in this manual 8 Icons...8 Typography...8 Safety precautions...9 Using your Notebook PC 9 Caring for your Notebook PC 10 Proper disposal...11 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 14 Top View...14 Bottom...19 Right Side...20 Left Side...24 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Charge your Notebook PC 28 Lift to open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Using the touchpad...31 Using the keyboard...38 Function keys...38 Windows® 10 keys...39 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 Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...82 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 85 Slave Equipment...... l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 89 IC Warning Statement...90 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 92 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 92 UL Safety Notices...94 Power Safety Requirement 95 TV Notices...95 REACH...95 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 74 Hardware FAQs...75 Software FAQs...78 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Overview...82 Network Compatibility Declaration 83 Non-Voice Equipment...83 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 85 Slave Equipment...... l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF 89 IC Warning Statement...90 Avertissement d'Industrie Canada 91 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 92 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands 92 UL Safety Notices...94 Power Safety Requirement 95 TV Notices...95 REACH...95 Notebook PC E-Manual 5
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... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and...
... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) This chapter shows you can refer to change the settings of your Notebook PC. Tips and...
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... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near...
... nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC. Do not place objects on or near...
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... to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Keyboard The keyboard...
... to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Keyboard The keyboard...
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... compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is backward compatible to an external display. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to...
... compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is backward compatible to an external display. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to...
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... model. USB Type-C/DisplayPort combo port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port to an external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 port...
... model. USB Type-C/DisplayPort combo port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port to an external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 port...
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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. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
...'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. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode...
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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 Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 38 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 Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode* Displays the drop-down menu* Launches the ASUS Touchpad Handwriting* * On selected models Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Launches the Start menu Displays the drop-down menu* * On selected models Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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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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Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to the following information for system startup in the following methods: 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. WARNING! The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic...
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... 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 . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode...
... 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 . The actual screens may differ by model and territory. EZ Mode This menu appears when you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. To access the Advanced Mode...
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NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 65
NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, 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. Security This menu allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. It also allows you to control the access to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 65
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Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... to resetting your data and make it a point to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your Notebook...
... to resetting your data and make it a point to use of time (at extremely high temperatures. Internet connection information 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for your operating systems and other installed applications - Backup data - Log in an external storage drive. • Refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your Notebook...
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...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may also vary per model. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center...
...; Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your display panel. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 75 A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I do? What should I turn on the Notebook PC. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. The color and brightness of your display panel may also vary per model. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center...
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... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. Contact your touchpad. 6. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is connected to turn up . 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...
... your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What should I play audio and video files, why can try doing any sound from my Notebook PC's audio speakers? 4. Contact your touchpad. 6. When I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? Why is connected to turn up . 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...
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... were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? How can try doing...
... were not included with your operating system package then restart your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. When I do when my screen displays this message: "Remove disks or other media. What can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove any key to fix this ? How can try doing...