Asus ROG Strix GL702VS User Manual

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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................................................................\к.............................7
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................\к.....9Icons ........................................................................\к............................................................9Typography ........................................................................\к...............................................9
Safety precautions ........................................................................\к.............................10
Using your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к......................10Caring for your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к.............11Proper disposal ........................................................................\к........................................12
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View ........................................................................\к.....................................................14Bottom ........................................................................\к........................................................20Right Side ........................................................................\к..................................................22Left Side ........................................................................\к.....................................................23
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ........................................................................\к...................................26
Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к...................26Lift to open the display panel ........................................................................\к............28Press the power button ........................................................................\к........................28Using the touchpad ........................................................................\к...............................29Setting up your Fingerprint account .......................................................................36
Using the keyboard ........................................................................\к...........................37
Function keys ........................................................................\к...........................................37Windows® 10 keys ........................................................................\к..................................38Multimedia control keys........................................................................\к.......................39Using the numeric keypad ........................................................................\к..................40
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the first time ........................................................................\к.................42
Start menu ........................................................................\к...........................................43
Windows® apps ........................................................................\к..................................45
Working with Windows® apps........................................................................\к............46Customizing Windows® apps ........................................................................\к.............46
Task view ........................................................................\к...............................................49
Snap feature ........................................................................\к........................................50
Snap hotspots ........................................................................\к..........................................50
Action Center ........................................................................\к......................................52
Other keyboard shortcuts ........................................................................\к..............53
Connecting to wireless networks  ........................................................................\к55
Wi-Fi ........................................................................\к.............................................................55Bluetooth  ........................................................................\к..................................................56Airplane mode ........................................................................\к.........................................57
Connecting to wired networks ........................................................................\к.....58
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection ....................................58Configuring a static IP network connection .........................................................59
Turning your Notebook PC off ........................................................................\к......60
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep  ....................................................................61
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST ) ........................................................................\к.....64
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................64
BIOS ........................................................................\к........................................................64
Accessing BIOS ........................................................................\к........................................64BIOS Settings ........................................................................\к............................................65
Recovering your system ........................................................................\к..................72
Performing a recovery option ........................................................................\к............73
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC
Removing the compartment cover .....................................................................76
Installing a RAM module ........................................................................\к.................78
Installing the Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................\к........80
Installing an M.2 card ........................................................................\к.......................85
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к88
Hardware FAQs ........................................................................\к...................................89
Software FAQs ........................................................................\к.....................................92
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information ........................................................................\к..............96Blu-ray ROM Drive Information ........................................................................\к.........98Internal Modem Compliancy  ........................................................................\к.............98Overview ........................................................................\к....................................................99Network Compatibility Declaration ........................................................................\к.99Non-Voice Equipment  ........................................................................\к..........................99Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................101FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................102CE Mark Warning ........................................................................\к.....................................103IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................104Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio  ...105Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ...........................................106France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .......................................................106UL Safety Notices ........................................................................\к....................................108Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................\к..................109TV Notices ........................................................................\к.................................................109REACH ........................................................................\к.........................................................109
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................109Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................\к.................109Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...........................................110Optical Drive Safety Information  ........................................................................\к......111CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) ..............................112ENERGY STAR complied product ........................................................................\к......114Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................114ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ........................................................................\к..115Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America.............................115Regional notice for California ........................................................................\к.............115Regional notice for Singapore  ........................................................................\к...........115Regional notice for India ........................................................................\к......................116Notices for removable batteries ........................................................................\к........116Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................116Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................116
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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® 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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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.
Typography
Bold= This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic= This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
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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.
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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