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Table of Contents About this manual......................................................................................................7 Conventions used in this manual.............................................................................. 9 Icons..................................................................................................................................... 9 Typography..............................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Working with Windows Starting for the first time..........................................................................................48 Start menu....................................................................................................................49 Windows apps.............................................................................................................51 Working with Windows apps..................................................................................
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST)..............................................................................80 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 80 BIOS.................................................................................................................................80 Accessing BIOS.................................................................................................................
TV Notices.......................................................................................................................... 105 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... 105 Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... 105 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)............................................
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 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 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows in your Notebook PC.
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.
Conventions used in this manual 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.
Safety precautions Using your Notebook PC 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. Your Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent injury from heat.
Caring for your Notebook PC 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. Keep any liquids from entering the chassis or keyboard gap to prevent short circuit or corrosion.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place active electronic devices close to your Notebook PC to avoid electromagnetic wave interference to the display panel. Do not use this Notebook PC for cryptocurrency mining (consuming a vast amount of electricity and time to gain convertible virtual currency) and/or related activities. Proper disposal Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
Battery safety information Battery protection • Frequently charging a battery under high voltage may shorten the battery life. To protect the battery, once the battery is fully charged, the system may stop charging when the battery power is between 90% and 100%. NOTE: The initiate battery power charging capacity is usually set between 90% and 99%. Actual value may vary by models.
Standard battery care • If you are not using your device for a long period of time, ensure to charge the battery power to 50% then power off your device and disconnect the AC power adapter. Recharge the battery power to 50% every three months to avoid over-discharging and prevent damage to the battery. • Avoid charging the battery at high voltage for a prolonged period of time to extend the battery life.
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Getting to know your Notebook PC Front View Rear View 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use. NOTE: The indicator does not light up for the rear camera.
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. Kickstand The built-in kickstand allows you to prop up your Notebook PC and adjust viewing angle. MicroSD card slot This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats.
Top View 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.
Bottom View Hinge holes Align and insert the latch hooks into these holes to securely attach your device to the keyboard. Docking port Connect your device to this port to support keyboard and touchpad functions.
Right View 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 ten (10) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC. USB 2.
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
Left View Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort (on selected models)/ Power (DC) input combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 Type-C® port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a USB Type-C® adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.
ROG XG Mobile interface This port is for plugging in the ROG XG Mobile connector and provides a PCIe Gen3 x8 bandwidth for external graphics. Thunderbolt™ 4 port with Power Delivery The Thunderbolt™ 4 port is compatible with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of up to 40 Gbit/s for Thunderbolt™ 4 devices. Connect your Notebook PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, or HDMI external display and experience high-resolution display features via Intel® Thunderbolt™ technology.
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: 26 Color Status Solid White The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 95%. Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%.
Keyboard NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. Latch hooks The latch hooks allow you to securely attach the device to the keyboard. Docking connector Securely attach the device to the keyboard by aligning the dock port on top of this connector.
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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC’s keyboard.
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Getting started Attach the tablet to the keyboard Magnetic attachment WARNING! 30 • Ensure your device and keyboard are attached in the orientation shown above. Incorrect orientation may cause damage to the device and the keyboard. • The device, keyboard and cover stand come with magnetic attachments. Keep the magnetic attachment away from external storage drives and cards with magnetic strips to prevent demagnetization.
Charge your Notebook PC 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! AC/DC power adapter information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input frequency: 50-60Hz • Rating output current: 5A (100W) • Rating output voltage: 20V ROG XG Mobile power adapter* information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input frequency: 50-60Hz • Rating output current: 5A (100W) • Rating output voltage: 20V * On selected models 32 Notebook PC E-Manual
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. Always plug the power cord into a wall socket without using any extension cords.
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Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad. NOTE: • The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen panel’s appearance may vary depending on model. • The touch screen panel is available on selected models.
Zoom in Zoom out Spread apart your two fingers on the touch screen panel. Bring together your two fingers on the touch screen panel. Finger slide Drag Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right. • Drag to create a selection box around multiple items. • Drag and drop an item to move it to a new location.
Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.
One-finger gestures Tap/Double-tap • Tap an app to select it. • Double-tap an app to launch it. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad.
Left-click Right-click • Click an app to select it. • Double-click an app to launch it. Click this button to open the rightclick menu. NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. Two-finger gestures Tap Tap two fingers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.
Two-finger scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up or down. Slide two fingers to scroll left or right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad. Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad.
Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your finger off the button to drop the item. Three-finger gestures Tap Tap three fingers on the touchpad to launch the function you selected in Settings.
Swipe left/Swipe right If you opened multiple apps, swipe three fingers left or right to switch between these apps. Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up to see an overview of all Swipe down to show the desktop. the apps currently opened.
Four-finger gestures Tap Tap four fingers on the touchpad to launch the function you selected in Settings.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the following commands: Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Toggles the fan mode Activates screen capture tool Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Windows 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 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows operating system. To start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Agreement. Select Accept. 4.
Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC’s programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings.
Launching the Start menu Tap the Start icon on your desktop. Position your mouse pointer over the Start icon on your desktop then click it. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Opening programs from the Start menu One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your Notebook PC. Tap the program to launch it. Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it. Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs. Press to launch it.
