E18330 First Edition / July 2021 E-Manual
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Table of Contents About this manual......................................................................................................7 Conventions used in this manual.............................................................................. 8 Icons..................................................................................................................................... 8 Typography..............................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10 Starting for the first time..........................................................................................54 Start menu....................................................................................................................55 Windows® apps...........................................................................................................57 Working with Windows® apps..............................................................................
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC.........................................................................84 Hardware FAQs............................................................................................................86 Software FAQs..............................................................................................................89 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 92 Overview.....
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... 102 Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... 102 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)............................................ 103 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)............................... 104 Declaration of Compliance for Product Environmental Regulation.............
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.
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 Top View 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.
Webcam shield This allows you to cover the camera lens of your Notebook PC. 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. IR Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. The IR Camera also supports Windows Hello.
360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a 360º angle. This feature allows you to quickly turn your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC. This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate it using touch screen gestures.
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.
Touchpad/NumberPad This allows you to toggle between touchpad and NumberPad. 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. The NumberPad allows the use of numeric input. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the NumberPad section in this manual.
Proximity sensor (on selected models) The proximity sensor will automatically wake up and log into your NotebooK PC with Windows Hello after detecting your presence in the vicinity. Your Notebook PC will enter sleep mode after you leave the vicinity. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off.
Bottom View NOTE: The bottom view may vary in appearance depending on model. WARNING! 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. When working on your Notebook PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents. IMPORTANT! 22 • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
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. Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
Right View USB 3.2 Gen 2 port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC. Smart card reader (on selected models) This built-in IC card reader supports smart card formats. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.
Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. 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.
Left View 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. Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.
HDMI output port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor. USB 3.2 Gen 2 port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 2 port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to a local area network. Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones.
Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status.
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%. Lights off The Notebook PC is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%.
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Getting started 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! • 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. Using touch screen panel gestures The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
Tap/Double-tap Press and hold • Tap an app to select it. • Double-tap an app to launch it. Press and hold to open the rightclick menu. 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 Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad. 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 invoke Cortana.
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 invoke Action Center. Customizing your touchpad 1. Launch All settings from the Action Center. 2. Select Devices, then select Touchpad. 3. Adjust the settings to your preference.
Using the NumberPad Press and hold for a second to toggle between number keys or touchpad. IMPORTANT! Please note that all versions of NumberPad are only supported on the latest Microsoft Windows® operating system. NOTE: To use the % and = function, set the input language to English.
Using the NFC reader (on selected models) 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm Please refer to the following tips when using the NFC reader: • Place the NFC card on the indicated area (5mm inward from the Touchpad/NumberPad) to ensure stable connectivity. • Keep any objects away from the Touchpad/NumberPad to ensure stable connectivity.
Using the keyboard HotKeys The HotKeys 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 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Enables or disables the touchpad Adjusts brightness for the backlit keyboard Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Activates the Lock screen Turns the camera on or off Activates screen capture tool Launches MyASUS Turns the microphone on or off Toggles ASUS AI Noise-Canceling for built-in or external audio speakers Built-in microphone Toggles between single presenter conference call mode or multi presenter conference call mode.
Function keys Press to enable or disable the function keys feature. When the function keys feature is enabled, you can also access HotKeys by holding down in combination with the top row keys.
Rotating the display panel Your Notebook PC’s display panel is adjustable up to 360 degrees. You may adjust the display panel as shown below. NOTE: The illustrations are for reference only.
Stand mode Tent mode Tablet mode NOTE: Rotating the screen to Stand, Tent and Tablet mode will disable the keyboard and touchpad.
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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® 10 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 Terms. Select I 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 button in the lower-left corner of your desktop. Position your mouse pointer over the Start button in the lower-left corner of 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.
Windows® apps These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and displayed in tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC’s touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu Tap the app to launch it. Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it. Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch an app.
Resizing apps Press and hold the app, then tap and select an app tile size. Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Resize and select an app tile size. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press or (on selected models), then select Resize and select an app tile size. Unpinning apps Press and hold the app, then tap the icon. Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Unpin from Start. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app.
Pinning apps to the taskbar Press and hold the app, then tap Pin to taskbar. Position your mouse pointer over the app and right-click it, then click Pin to taskbar. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press or (on selected models), then select Pin to taskbar. Pinning more apps to the Start menu From All apps, press and hold the app you want to add to the Start menu, then tap Pin to Start.
