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Revised Edition V2 / September 2017
G SERIES
GAMING NOTEBOOK PC
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Table of Contents |
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About this manual..................................................................................................... |
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Conventions used in this manual.............................................................................. |
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Icons..................................................................................................................................... |
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Typography....................................................................................................................... |
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Safety precautions..................................................................................................... |
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Using your Notebook PC.............................................................................................. |
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Caring for your Notebook PC...................................................................................... |
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Proper disposal................................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup |
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Getting to know your Notebook PC.................................................................... |
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Top View............................................................................................................................. |
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Bottom................................................................................................................................ |
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Right Side........................................................................................................................... |
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Left Side.............................................................................................................................. |
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Front Side........................................................................................................................... |
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Rear View............................................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC |
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Getting started............................................................................................................ |
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Charge your Notebook PC........................................................................................... |
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Lift to open the display panel..................................................................................... |
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Press the power button................................................................................................. |
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Using the touchpad........................................................................................................ |
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Using the keyboard................................................................................................... |
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Function keys.................................................................................................................... |
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Using the numeric keypad........................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10 |
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Starting for the first time......................................................................................... |
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Start menu.................................................................................................................... |
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Launching the Start menu........................................................................................... |
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Opening programs from the Start menu............................................................... |
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Windows® apps........................................................................................................... |
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Working with Windows® apps.................................................................................... |
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Customizing Windows® apps...................................................................................... |
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Task view....................................................................................................................... |
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Snap feature................................................................................................................. |
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Snap hotspots.................................................................................................................. |
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Action Center............................................................................................................... |
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Other keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................... |
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Connecting to wireless networks......................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... |
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Airplane mode.................................................................................................................. |
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Connecting to wired networks.............................................................................. |
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Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection..................................... |
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Configuring a static IP network connection.......................................................... |
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Turning your Notebook PC off............................................................................... |
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Putting your Notebook PC to sleep..................................................................... |
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Using Xbox One Wireless Controller.................................................................... |
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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) |
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The Power-On Self-Test (POST)............................................................................. |
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Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... |
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BIOS................................................................................................................................. |
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Accessing BIOS................................................................................................................. |
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BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................... |
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Recovering your system........................................................................................... |
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Performing a recovery option.................................................................................... |
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC |
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Removing the compartment cover..................................................................... |
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Installing a RAM module......................................................................................... |
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Installing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................ |
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Installing an M.2 card................................................................................................ |
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Tips and FAQs |
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Useful tips for your Notebook PC......................................................................... |
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Hardware FAQs............................................................................................................ |
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Software FAQs............................................................................................................. |
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Appendices |
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Overview............................................................................................................................ |
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Network Compatibility Declaration.......................................................................... |
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Non-Voice Equipment .................................................................................................. |
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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement.................... |
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FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement.................................. |
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RF exposure warning..................................................................................................... |
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada....................................................... |
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Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à |
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l'exposition aux fréquences radio............................................................................. |
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Caution................................................................................................................................ |
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Avertissement.................................................................................................................. |
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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........................................... |
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Power Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... |
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TV Notices.......................................................................................................................... |
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REACH.................................................................................................................................. |
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UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................. |
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... |
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Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... |
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Coating Notice................................................................................................................. |
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Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)........................................... |
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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)............................... |
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ENERGY STAR complied product............................................................................... |
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Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration................... |
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... |
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Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. |
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Regional notice for California..................................................................................... |
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Regional notice for Singapore.................................................................................... |
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Regional notice for India.............................................................................................. |
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Notices for removable batteries................................................................................ |
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Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables.......................................................... |
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Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................ |
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RED RF Output table...................................................................................................... |
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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.
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC.
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
This chapter guides you through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.
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To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components.
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your Notebook PC.
While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can reduce air circulation.
Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces.
You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.
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Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC.
Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup
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NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model.
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Array microphones
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC.
Display panel
The high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from the Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.
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Touchpad
The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual.
Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or off. You can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.
In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down.
Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual.
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NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.
IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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Compartment cover
This cover protects the reserved spaces in your Notebook PC for the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and RAM (Random Access Memory) modules.
NOTE:
•For more details, refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC section in this manual.
•The M.2 2280 slot 1 supports SATA SSD while slot 2 and 3 support both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD. For more details, refer to the Installing an M.2 card section in this manual.
Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
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.
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products.
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LAN port
Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network.
USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 combo port
The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter to connect your Notebook PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology.
NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.
USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+
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.
The icon indicates this port’s USB Charger+ feature which allows you to quick-charge mobile devices.
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Microphone input jack port
The microphone input jack port is used to connect your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
Headphone output and S/PDIF output combo jack port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices.
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Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.
Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode.
Two-color battery charge indicator
The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table for details:
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Solid Green |
The Notebook PC is plugged to |
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a power source and the battery |
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power is between 95% and |
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100%. |
Solid Orange |
The Notebook PC is plugged |
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to a power source, charging its |
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battery, and the battery power |
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is less than 95%. |
Blinking Orange |
The Notebook PC is running on |
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battery mode and the battery |
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power is less than 10%. |
Lights off |
The Notebook PC is running on |
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battery mode and the battery |
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power is between 10% to 100%. |
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives.
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Airplane mode indicator
This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your Notebook PC is enabled.
NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Number lock indicator
This indicator lights up when the number lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on your keyboard for numeric input.
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Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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.
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HDMI port
This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.
Mini DisplayPort
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.
Power (DC) input port
Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
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Chapter 2:
Using your Notebook PC
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A.Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
B.Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power (DC) input port.
C.Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region.
IMPORTANT!
Power adapter information:
•Input voltage: 100-240Vac
•Input frequency: 50-60Hz
•Rating output current: 16.9A (330W)
•Rating output voltage: 19.5V
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IMPORTANT!
•Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.
•Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode.
•The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook
PC.
•To disconnect your Notebook PC from its main power supply, unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket.
WARNING!
Read 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 this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled.
•Follow the warning labels for your personal safety.
•Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
•Do not dispose of 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 found.
•The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly.
•Keep the battery and other small components away from children.
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