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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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...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining 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 how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
...: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 7 Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining 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 how to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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... not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge...
... not expose your Notebook PC. Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. 10 Notebook PC E-Manual Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose 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. Use a clean cellulose sponge...
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... your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights...
... your Notebook PC's keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Using capital lock allows you to use the function keys, allows quick access to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC is activated. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Airplane mode indicator This indicator lights...
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...) connector and is backward compatible to an external display. USB Type-C/DisplayPort combo port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. 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.
...) connector and is backward compatible to an external display. USB Type-C/DisplayPort combo port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of this port may vary per model. HDMI port This port is for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your Notebook PC to USB 2.0. 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.
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... external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. 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. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Use a USB Type-C adapter...
... external display. Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card formats. 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. USB 3.0 port The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect your headset or an external microphone. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Use a USB Type-C adapter...
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... 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 fire. • Never attempt 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...
... 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 fire. • Never attempt 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...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 your Notebook PC. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys 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 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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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch 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...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch 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...
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.... Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. BIOS The BIOS...
.... Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run troubleshooting options using any of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The software that are needed for more details. Accessing BIOS Enter the BIOS settings by using the function keys of your Notebook PC. The Power-On Self-Test (POST) The POST (Power-On Self-Test) is installed as a permanent part of a trained service personnel. BIOS The BIOS...
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... you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. When you an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
... you enter the BIOS setup program and provides you enter the Advanced startup screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. When you an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for the advanced BIOS settings, select Advanced Mode (F7) or press . • Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST. • Launch the Start menu, and choose Settings > Update & security > Recovery, then...
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It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted 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 to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
It also allows you will be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted 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 to input this before entering the operating system. • If you install an Administrator Password, you to control the access to your Notebook PC.
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Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
Restart your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility, then press . 68 Notebook PC E-Manual Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your Notebook PC then access the BIOS settings. 5. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. To update the BIOS: 1.
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... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to create a backup data in ID and password - If you 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 off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make...
... battery is removable. • Disconnect all external devices and ensure you are not going to create a backup data in ID and password - If you 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 off your Notebook PC. • Always backup your data and make...
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... authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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 of your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I fix this? A black...
... authorized ASUS service center. 2. 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 of your Notebook PC may be affected by the angle and current position of the following suggestions: • Use the function keys to adjust the appearance of your Notebook PC. What should I turn on the Notebook PC. How can I fix this? A black...
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...; Press to turn up . 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 enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? You...
...; Press to turn up . 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 enable your Notebook PC and remove it. 7. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is my touchpad not working ? You can 't I do if my Notebook PC's power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working ? You...
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... power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing 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 still exists, contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove...
... power button for assistance. 3. You can try doing 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 still exists, contact your system. 78 Notebook PC E-Manual You can try doing any of the following suggestions: • Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC. • Remove...
