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ASUS All-in-One PC

All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference

only. Actual product specifications and software screen images

may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com

for the latest information.

Icons

The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a

series of tasks or procedures on your ASUS All-in-One PC.

= Use the touch screen panel (on selected models).

= (optional) Use the wired/wireless mouse.

= (optional) Use the wired/wireless keyboard.

Summary of Contents for A6521

Page 1: ...M241D A6521 User Guide ...

Page 2: ... CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2020 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASU...

Page 3: ...re Setup Getting to know your ASUS All in One PC 15 Front view 15 Bottom view 17 Rear view 19 Chapter 2 Using your ASUS All in One PC Positioning your ASUS All in One PC 21 Setting up your ASUS All in One PC 22 Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse 22 Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse 23 Powering on the system 24 Using the touch screen on selected models only 26 Gestures for the touch scr...

Page 4: ...p hotspots 39 Action Center 41 Other keyboard shortcuts 42 Connecting to wireless networks 44 Wi Fi 44 Bluetooth 45 Connecting to wired networks 46 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 46 Configuring a static IP network connection 47 Turning your ASUS All in One PC off 48 Putting your ASUS All in One PC to sleep 49 Chapter 4 Recovering your system Entering the BIOS Setup 51 Quickly en...

Page 5: ...loppement économique Canada ISED 57 Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information 58 Coating Notice 59 Prevention of Hearing Loss 60 Declaration of Compliance for Product Environmental Regulation 61 EU REACH and Article 33 61 EU RoHS 61 Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations 61 India RoHS 62 Vietnam RoHS 62 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 62 Ecodesign Directive 62 ENERGY STAR Qualified Product 63 EPEAT...

Page 6: ...s of your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 2 Using your ASUS All in One PC This chapter provides you with information on using your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 10 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 10 in your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 4 Recovering your system This chapter provides recovery options for your ASUS All in One PC Appendices This section includes notices...

Page 7: ...omplete 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 device 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 ...

Page 8: ...es may vary with territories Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest information Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your ASUS All in One PC Use the touch screen panel on selected models optional Use the wired wireless mouse optional Use the wired wireless keyboard ...

Page 9: ... product near water or a heated source such as a radiator Be cautious while moving the system to prevent injuries Set up the system on a stable surface Openings on the chassis are for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Ensure that you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings Use this product in environments...

Page 10: ...m and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to perform at optimal touch sensitivity Keep the screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation To clean the screen Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall Spray a small amount of household glass cleaner on the supplied cleaning cloth and gent...

Page 11: ...blems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes ...

Page 12: ...the output voltage and sound pressure produced by the earphones or headphones Adapter 1 Adapter specifications Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output voltage 19Vdc 2 It is recommended that the power socket is in close proximity to the ASUS All in One PC DC Fan Warning Please note that the DC fan is a moving part and can cause harm when used improperly Keep away from the fan...

Page 13: ...r The keyboard mouse and power supply illustrations are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with territories ASUS All in One PC AC adapter Power cord Warranty card Keyboard optional Mouse optional Quick User Guide Quick Start Guide KBM USB receiver dongle optional Optical drive optional ...

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Page 15: ...ASUS All in One PC 15 Getting to know your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Front view ...

Page 16: ...using touch gestures Power indicator This LED power indicator lights up when the ASUS All in One PC is turned on Microphone This built in microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narration audio recording and multimedia applications Camera The built in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS All in One PC Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when t...

Page 17: ... PC Audio features are software controlled Mode button Touch to switch the display signal source When switched to HDMI in the ASUS All in One PC can be used as a standard desktop LCD monitor Kensington security slot The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your ASUS All in One PC using Kensington compatible security products ...

Page 18: ...fied speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone USB 2 0 port This 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 ...

Page 19: ...tton Press this button to turn on your ASUS All in One PC HDMI input port This port is for a HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content playback Rear view ...

Page 20: ...tending your display monitor LAN port This 8 pin RJ 45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network Power input The bundled power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS All in One PC To prevent damage to the ASUS All in One PC always use the bundled power adapter WARNING The power ada...

Page 21: ...ce your ASUS All in One PC on a flat surface such as a table or desk 2 Tilt the display to an angle between 5 to 20 IMPORTANT Use both hands when setting up your ASUS All in One PC Avoid adjusting the display to an angle beyond the recommended values or you may risk damaging the ASUS All in One PC 20O 5O ...

Page 22: ...he wireless keyboard and mouse 1 Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse 2 Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to a USB port to automatically pair both devices to your ASUS All in One PC 3 You can begin using the wireless keyboard and mouse ...

Page 23: ...s devices Position the mouse and keyboard at least 20 cm away from other wireless hardware to avoid interference Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel NOTE The illustrations above are for reference only Actual hardware and specifications of the optional wired or wireless keyboard and mouse may vary ...

Page 24: ...ing on the system A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Connect the DC power connector into your ASUS All in One PC s power DC input C Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V 240V power source D Press the power button ...

Page 25: ...ASUS All in One PC 25 NOTE For details on turning off your ASUS All in One PC refer to the section Turning your ASUS All in One PC off in Working with Windows 10 ...

Page 26: ...media files on your ASUS All in One PC It also supports the 10 point multi touch feature that facilitates smoother and more accurate touch gestures allowing you to operate your ASUS All in One PC faster and easier IMPORTANT Do not use sharp objects such as scissors or ballpoint pens on the touch screen to prevent dents and scratches which may cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive ...

Page 27: ...ference only The touch screen panel s appearance may vary depending on model Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to launch Task view Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch Action Center Using touch screen panel gestures on Windows 10 The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS All in One PC The functions can be activ...

Page 28: ...pread apart your two fingers on the touch screen panel Bring together your two fingers on the touch screen panel 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 right click menu ...

Page 29: ... 29 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 ...

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Page 31: ...items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items Windows 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your ASUS All in One PC is kept powered on during the setup process 6 Once the setup process is complete the Desktop appears NOTE The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only Starting for the first time When you start your ASUS...

Page 32: ...the Windows operating system Turn off your ASUS All in One PC Log off from Windows or switch to a different user account Change account settings lock or sign out from your account Launch the Start menu Shut down restart or put your ASUS All in One PC to sleep Launch All apps Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar Launch an app from the Start screen Launch File Explorer Launch Settings Laun...

Page 33: ...rd Opening programs from the Start menu One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs installed on your ASUS All in One 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 NOTE Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of programs and...

Page 34: ... 34 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 ...

Page 35: ...u can move resize unpin or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu using the following steps Moving apps 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 Press and hold the app then drag and drop it to a new location Position your mouse pointer over the app then drag and drop the app t...

Page 36: ...m Start Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app Press then select Unpin from Start 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 then select Resize and select an app tile size ...

Page 37: ...you want to add to the Start menu and right click it then click Pin to Start From All apps press on the app that you want to add to the Start menu then select Pin to Start 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 then select Pin to ...

Page 38: ...programs using the task view feature you can also use task view to switch between desktops Launching task view Tap the icon on the taskbar or swipe form the left edge of the screen Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 39: ...US All in One PC 39 Snap feature The Snap feature displays apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Snap hotspots You can drag and drop apps to these hotspots to snap them into place ...

Page 40: ... your app and drop the app to the edge of the screen to snap 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press and hold the key then use the arrow keys to snap the app 3 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app ...

Page 41: ...a single place where you can interact with them It also has a really useful Quick Actions section at the bottom Launching Action Center Click the icon on the taskbar or swipe from the right edge of the screen Position your mouse pointer over the icon on the taskbar and click it Press on your keyboard ...

Page 42: ...lowing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows 10 Launches Start menu Launches Action Center Launches the desktop Launches the File Explorer Opens the Share panel Launches Settings Launches Connect panel Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows ...

Page 43: ...nches Search Launches Project panel Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens Narrator Settings ...

Page 44: ... connection Connecting Wi Fi Connect your ASUS All in One PC to a Wi Fi network by using the following steps or 1 Select the icon from the taskbar 2 Select the icon to enable Wi Fi 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections 4 Select Connect to start the network connection NOTE You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection ...

Page 45: ...devices by using the following steps or 1 Launch Settings from the Start menu 2 Select Devices then select Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth enabled devices 3 Select a device from the list Compare the passcode on your ASUS All in One PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same select Yes to successfully pair your ASUS All in One PC with the device NOTE For some Bluetooth e...

Page 46: ...efer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your ASUS All in One PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection or 1 Launch Settings 2 Select Network Internet 3 Select Ethernet Network and Sharing Center 4 Select your LAN then select Properties 5 Select Internet Protoco...

Page 47: ...2 Select on the taskbar then select the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet Configuring a static IP network connection or 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Select Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provid...

Page 48: ... or Launch the Start menu then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the log in screen select Shut down Press to launch Shut down Windows Select Shut down from the drop down list then select OK If your ASUS All in One PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your ASUS All in One PC turns off ...

Page 49: ... mode or Launch the Start menu then select Sleep to put your ASUS All in One PC to sleep From the log in screen select Sleep Press to launch Shut down Windows Select Sleep from the drop down list then select OK NOTE You can also put your ASUS All in One PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once ...

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Page 51: ...to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update WARNING Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Quickly enter the BIOS To access the BIOS When your ASUS All in One PC is off press the power button for a...

Page 52: ...es and passwords to avoid data loss Ensure that your ASUS All in One PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system Windows 10 allows you to do any of the following recovery options Keep my files This option allows you refresh your ASUS All in One PC without affecting personal files photos music videos documents Using this option you can restore your ASUS All in One PC to its defa...

Page 53: ...as Using a USB drive network connection or Windows recovery DVD to startup your ASUS All in One PC Using Troubleshoot to enable any of these advanced recovery options System Restore System Image Recovery Startup Repair Command Prompt UEFI Firmware Settings and Startup Settings Performing a recovery option Refer to the following steps if you want to access and use any of the available recovery opti...

Page 54: ...ASUS All in One PC 54 2 Under the Update and security option select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform ...

Page 55: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 56: ...arning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions an...

Page 57: ...lite systems CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de...

Page 58: ... person s body NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users Lithium Ion Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions No Exposure to Liquids DO NOT expose to or use ne...

Page 59: ...waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Coating Notice IMPORTANT To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are loca...

Page 60: ...ASUS All in One PC 60 Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods ...

Page 61: ...d makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive For more...

Page 62: ... recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in Vietnam on or after September 23 2011 meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30 2011 TT BCT Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau ...

Page 63: ...led by default The monitor is automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes of user inactivity the computer is automatically set to sleep within 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse press any key on the keyboard or press the power button Please visit http www energystar gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment ...

Page 64: ...ting in the band 5150 5350 MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR DE IS IE IT EL ES CY LV LI LT LU HU MT NL NO PL PT RO SI SK TR FI SE CH UK HR EPEAT Registered Products The public disclosure of key environmental information for ASUS EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool registered products is available at https csr asus ...

Page 65: ...08 4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name ASUS All in One PC Model Number M241D A6521 compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ver 180620 ...

Page 66: ...STek COMPUTER INC Address 1F No 15 Lide Rd Beitou Dist Taipei City 112 Taiwan Telephone Number 886 2 2894 3447 Authorized Representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address Harkortstrasse 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany ...

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