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Notebook PC E-Manual

Start menu

The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC’s programs,

Windows apps, folders, and settings.

You can use the Start menu to do these common activities:

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Start programs or Windows apps

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Open commonly used programs or Windows apps

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Adjust Notebook PC settings

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Get help with the Windows operating system

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Turn off your Notebook PC

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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

Launch Task view

Shut down, restart, or put

your Notebook PC to sleep

Launch an app from the taskbar

Launch an app from the Start menu

Launch Search

Launch Widgets

Summary of Contents for G Series

Page 1: ...More info E18448 First Edition December 2021 ...

Page 2: ... APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2021 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 ASUS In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS ASUS is liable fo...

Page 3: ...1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 16 Front View 16 Rear View 16 Top View 19 Bottom View 20 Right View 21 Left View 23 Keyboard 27 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC Getting started 30 Attach the tablet to the keyboard 30 Charge your Notebook PC 31 Press the power button 34 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 35 Using touch screen panel gestures 35 Using the touchpad 37 U...

Page 4: ...e 58 Snap hotspots 58 Action Center 60 Setting the OLED display 62 Setting the Dark Mode 62 Turning off the display when not in use 64 Adjusting display brightness 66 Auto hide the taskbar 68 Setting the Dark Mode in Microsoft Office 70 Other keyboard shortcuts 71 Connecting to wireless networks 73 Wi Fi 73 Bluetooth 74 Airplane mode 75 Turning your Notebook PC off 76 Putting your Notebook PC to s...

Page 5: ...r your Notebook PC 90 Hardware FAQs 92 Software FAQs 95 Appendices Internal Modem Compliancy 98 Overview 98 Network Compatibility Declaration 99 Non Voice Equipment 99 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 101 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 102 Compliance Statement of Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada ISED 103 Déclaration de conformité de Inno...

Page 6: ...EU REACH and Article 33 109 EU RoHS 109 Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations 109 India RoHS 109 Coating Notice 110 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 110 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America 110 Vietnam RoHS 110 Regional notice for Singapore 110 Ecodesign Directive 111 EPEAT Registered Products 111 Notices for removable batteries 111 Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables 11...

Page 7: ... 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 Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your Notebook PC ...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...te 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 touch screen panel Use the touchpad Use the keyboard Icons The icons ...

Page 10: ...heat When working on your Notebook PC do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents 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 thr...

Page 11: ...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 strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your Notebook PC Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your Note...

Page 12: ... 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 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 thi...

Page 13: ...ctual value may vary by models Charging or storing a battery in high ambient temperatures may result in permanent damage to the battery power capacity and rapidly shorten battery life If the battery temperature is too high the system may reduce the battery power charging capacity or even stop charging to protect the battery Battery power capacity may drop even when your device is powered off and d...

Page 14: ...ery Health Charging in MyASUS to help extend the battery life It is recommended to store your battery at temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F with the battery power at 50 You can also adjust the settings from Battery Health Charging in MyASUS to help extend the battery life Do not leave your battery in damp environments Exposure to damp environments may increase the battery over discharging...

Page 15: ...Notebook PC E Manual 15 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 16: ...16 Notebook PC E Manual Getting to know your Notebook PC Front View Rear View ...

Page 17: ... up when the built in camera is in use NOTE The indicator does not light up for the rear camera Touch screen panel 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 NOTE For more details refer to the Using touch screen panel gestures section in thi...

Page 18: ...WARNING Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Kickstand The built in kickstand allows you to prop up your Notebook PC and adjust viewing angle MicroSD card slot This built in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats ...

Page 19: ...9 Top View 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 ...

Page 20: ... Manual Bottom View Hinge holes Align and insert the latch hooks into these holes to securely attach your device to the keyboard Docking port Connect your device to this port to support keyboard and touchpad functions ...

Page 21: ...ernate 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 Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC 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 spea...

Page 22: ... allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone Audio speakers The built in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC Audio features are software controlled ...

Page 23: ...Notebook PC E Manual 23 Left View Audio speakers The built in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your Notebook PC Audio features are software controlled ...

Page 24: ...ay Insert the bundled power adapter into this port 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 IMPORTANT It may take longer to fully charge your Notebook PC through a low volta...

Page 25: ... 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 NOTE Transfer rate of this port may vary per model The USB Power Delivery power adapter is bundled with s...

Page 26: ...te 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 1...

Page 27: ...tch hooks allow you to securely attach the device to the keyboard Docking connector Securely attach the device to the keyboard by aligning the dock port on top of this connector Keyboard NOTE The keyboard s layout may vary per region or country ...

Page 28: ...fers 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 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 ...

Page 29: ...Notebook PC E Manual 29 Chapter 2 Using your Notebook PC ...

Page 30: ...ice and keyboard are attached in the orientation shown above Incorrect orientation may cause damage to the device and the keyboard The device keyboard and cover stand come with magnetic attachments Keep the magnetic attachment away from external storage drives and cards with magnetic strips to prevent demagnetization ...

Page 31: ...first time NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on models and your region 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 ...

Page 32: ...Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 5A 100W Rating output voltage 20V ROG XG Mobile power adapter information Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output current 5A 100W Rating output voltage 20V On selected models ...

Page 33: ... Notebook PC from its main power supply unplug your Notebook PC from the power socket WARNING Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC s battery Only ASUS authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device for non removable battery only The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled Follow the warning labels for you...

Page 34: ...34 Notebook PC E Manual Press the power button ...

Page 35: ...pad 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 The touch screen panel is available on selected models Tap Double tap Press and hold Tap an ap...

Page 36: ...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 ...

Page 37: ...37 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 Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally ...

Page 38: ...res 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 ...

Page 39: ...n app to launch it Click this button to open the right click 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 ...

Page 40: ... 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 the touchpad Spread apart your two fingers on the touchpad ...

Page 41: ...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 launch the function you selected in Settings ...

Page 42: ...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 the apps currently opened Swipe down to show the desktop ...

Page 43: ...Notebook PC E Manual 43 Four finger gestures Tap Tap four fingers on the touchpad to launch the function you selected in Settings ...

Page 44: ...he keyboard Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Turns the microphone on or off Toggles the fan mode Activates screen capture tool Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Toggles the display mode NOTE Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC ...

Page 45: ...backlit keyboard Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE When enabled the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity Displays the drop down menu Simulates the page up key Simulates the page down key Simulates the home key Simulates the end key Enables or disables the Windows key lock ...

Page 46: ...46 Notebook PC E Manual Windows keys There are two special Windows keys on your Notebook PC s keyboard used as below Launches the Start menu Displays the drop down menu On selected models ...

Page 47: ...Notebook PC E Manual 47 Chapter 3 Working with Windows ...

Page 48: ...om the setup screen pick your region and a language to use on your Notebook PC 3 Carefully read the License Agreement Select Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items Windows proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on duri...

Page 49: ...monly used programs or Windows apps Adjust Notebook PC settings Get help with the Windows operating system Turn off your Notebook 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 LaunchTask view Shut down restart or put your Notebook PC to sleep Launch an app from the taskbar Launch an app from the Start ...

Page 50: ...pening 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 Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs Press to launch it NOTE Select All apps to display a full list of programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetic...

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