E19557 First Edition / March 2022 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 Starting for the first time..........................................................................................64 Start menu....................................................................................................................65 Windows apps.............................................................................................................67 MyASUS Splendid............................................................................................
Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 90 Overview............................................................................................................................. 90 Network Compatibility Declaration.......................................................................... 91 Non-Voice Equipment....................................................................................................
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... 100 Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... 100 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)............................................ 101 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)............................... 102 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 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 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 warm water or a solution with low concentration of nonabrasive detergent. 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.
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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. 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.
Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC. 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.
Touchpad with buttons 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 SensePoint with the touchpad buttons section in this manual. Microphone indicator This indicator lights up when the microphone is turned off. SensePoint The SensePoint is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that allows you to move the cursor onscreen.
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. Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a 360º angle.
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.
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! • 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. Nano SIM card slot (on selected models) This built-in card reader slot supports Nano SIM card format.
Right View 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. 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.
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.
LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Intel® I219-LM 1G Activity/Link LED Status Description Speed LED Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection Orange (blinking) Orange (blink then stay on) Wake from full shutdown (S5) Intel® I225-LM 2.
Left View Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/Power Delivery 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. Connect a power source rated 20V/3.25A to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 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. Connect a power source rated 20V/3.25A to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model. WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
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 1 port with charging function The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with the icon comes with charging function. It allows you to charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 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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