E17308 First Edition / January 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..........................................................................................50 Start menu....................................................................................................................51 Windows® apps...........................................................................................................53 Working with Windows® apps..............................................................................
Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC.........................................................................80 Hardware FAQs............................................................................................................82 Software FAQs..............................................................................................................85 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 88 Overview.....
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice............................................................... 98 Prevention of Hearing Loss.......................................................................................... 98 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)............................................ 99 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)............................... 100 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.
Proper disposal 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.
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 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.
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. 360º-adjustable touch screen panel Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a 360º angle.
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.
Top View Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.
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! 20 • Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.
Audio speakers The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
Right View Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC. 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.
Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset. NOTE: This port does not support three-conductor 3.5 mm microphones. Memory card tray (on selected models) This built-in memory card reader slot supports Nano SIM and microSD card formats. Insert a pin into the hole beside the tray to remove the tray. USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.
Left View Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products.
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: Color Status Solid Green 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%.
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. Do not 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. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®/Power Delivery combo port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The USB 3.2 (Universal Serial Bus 3.2) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. 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. Stylus storage (on selected models) This slot allows you to store and charge the stylus pen at the same time.
ASUS Pen (on selected models) Right-click button You can use this button to enable the right-click function. Eraser button You can use this button to enable the eraser function.
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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.
USB Type-C® power adapter IMPORTANT! Power adapter information: • Input voltage: 100-240Vac • Input frequency: 50-60Hz • Rating output current: 2.
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 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 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 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.
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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