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V161/A41 Series

User Guide

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Page 1: ...V161 A41 Series User Guide E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 1 2018 1 10 04 26 24 ...

Page 2: ...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 2018 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 regard...

Page 3: ... PC 13 Front view 13 Rear view 15 Top view 18 Left side view 19 Right side view 19 Chapter 2 Using your ASUS All in One PC Positioning your ASUS All in One PC 21 Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse 22 Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse optional 23 Mounting your ASUS All in One PC to a wall 24 Powering on your ASUS All in One PC 27 Using the touch screen 28 Gestures for the touch screen pan...

Page 4: ...yboard shortcuts 44 Connecting to wireless networks 46 Wi Fi 46 Bluetooth 47 Connecting to wired networks 48 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 48 Configuring a static IP network connection 49 Turning your ASUS All in One PC off 50 Putting your ASUS All in One PC to sleep 51 Activating Wake on Touch 52 Chapter 4 Recovering your system Entering the BIOS Setup 55 Quickly enter the BIO...

Page 5: ...xposure Information 62 India RoHS 62 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 62 CE Mark Warning 63 REACH 64 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 64 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 65 Prevention of Hearing Loss 65 Coating Notice 66 ENERGY STAR complied product 66 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 5 2018 1 10 04 26 24 ...

Page 6: ...e 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 Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements for...

Page 7: ...essage 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 this manual E13861_V161_Se...

Page 8: ... 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 optional Use the wired wireless mouse optional Use the wired wireless keyboard E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 8 2018 1 10 04 26 24 ...

Page 9: ...oduct near water or a heated source such as a radiator 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 with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 C If you use ...

Page 10: ... the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall Spray a small amount of household glass cleaner on the supplied cleaning cloth and gently wipe the surface of the screen Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen If you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact ...

Page 11: ...nd 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 when using the product E1...

Page 12: ...yboard mouse and power supply illustrations are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with territories ASUS All in One PC Power adapter Wall mount screws optional Warranty card Keyboard optional Mouse optional Quick User Guide Quick Start Guide E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 12 2018 1 10 04 26 25 ...

Page 13: ...r 1 Hardware Setup Front view Microphone This built in microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narration audio recording and multimedia applications Webcam LED Indicates that the built in webcam is enabled E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 13 2018 1 10 04 26 25 ...

Page 14: ... using your ASUS All in One PC LCD display panel The LCD display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files The multi touch support allows you to operate your ASUS All in One PC using touch gestures E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 14 2018 1 10 04 26 25 ...

Page 15: ... view Power button Press this button to turn on your ASUS All in One PC Volume increase button Press to increase the volume Volume decrease button Press to decrease the volume E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 15 2018 1 10 04 26 26 ...

Page 16: ...PC to an external display USB 3 1 Gen1 port This USB 3 1 Gen1 Universal Serial Bus 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 ASUS All in One PC to another HDMI compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor LAN port This 8 pin RJ 45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for...

Page 17: ... prevent damage to the ASUS All in One PC always use the bundled power adapter WARNING The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Audio speakers The built in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from the ASUS All in One PC Audio features are software controlled E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 17 2018 1 10 04 26 26 ...

Page 18: ...ear View Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your ASUS All in One PC is accessing the internal storage drives Power indicator This LED power indicator lights up when the ASUS All in One PC is turned on Top view E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 18 2018 1 10 04 26 26 ...

Page 19: ... compatible security products Headphone jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Right side view Left side view E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 19 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 20: ... Bus port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and is backward compatible to USB 2 0 Memory card reader This ASUS All in One PC has a built in memory card reader slot that supports MMC SD SDHC SDXC MS and MS PRO cards E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 20 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 21: ...then pull the stand open until it locks into place Gently push the display panel until the hinge makes a click sound to adjust your All in One PC from a 15 angle to a 38 angle IMPORTANT Use both hands when setting up your All in One PC Orient your All in One PC within the given range to avoid damaging it 38o 2o 15o 2o E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 21 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 22: ...ASUS All in One PC 22 Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 22 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 23: ...o avoid interference The illustrations above are for reference only Actual hardware and specifications of the optional wired or wireless keyboard and mouse may vary Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse optional 1 Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse 2 Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to a USB port on the rear panel 3 You can begin using the wireless keyboard...

Page 24: ...crews that you can use with an optional wall mount kit to mount your PC onto a wall To install your ASUS All in One PC to the wall NOTE The optional wall mount should comply with VESA 75 standards 1 Pull the stand of your ASUS All in One PC until it locks into place E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 24 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 25: ...ASUS All in One PC 25 2 Remove the four plastic caps from the rear panel holes 3 Attach the four wall mount screws to the rear panel holes E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 25 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 26: ...cribed in the installation manual that came with your wall mount kit NOTE Ensure that the wall mount kit is stable and fixed firmly on the wall 5 Attach the wall mount screws and ASUS All in One PC assembly to the wall mount kit E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 26 2018 1 10 04 26 27 ...

Page 27: ...ear panel 1 and 2 and then press the Power button on the top of the rear panel 3 of the ASUS All in One PC to power on the system 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 27 2018 1 10 04 26 28 ...

Page 28: ... 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 28 2018 1 10 04 26...

Page 29: ...een 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 activated by using the hand ges...

Page 30: ...rs 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 30 2018 1 10 04 26 30 ...

Page 31: ...e 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 31 2018 1 10 04 26 30 ...

Page 32: ...ASUS All in One PC 32 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 32 2018 1 10 04 26 30 ...

Page 33: ...e setup screen pick your region and a language to use on your ASUS All in One PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Select I 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 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings Ensure that your ASUS All in One PC is kept power...

Page 34: ... One PC settings Get help with 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 Fil...

Page 35: ...he 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 folders on your ASUS All ...

Page 36: ... 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 36 2018 1 10 04 26 31 ...

Page 37: ...over the app then click to launch it Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Customizing Windows apps You can move resize unpin or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu using the following steps Moving apps 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 to a new location E13861_V1...

Page 38: ... 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 38 2018 1 10 04 26 31 ...

Page 39: ...rt 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 taskbar E13861_V161_Series...

Page 40: ...ew 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 40 2018 1 10 04 26 31 ...

Page 41: ...eature 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 41 2018 1 10 04 26 33 ...

Page 42: ... 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 42 2018 1 10 04 26 33 ...

Page 43: ...an 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 43 2018 1 10 04 26 33 ...

Page 44: ...ou 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 44 2018 1 10 04 26 33 ...

Page 45: ...ect 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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 45 2018 1 10 04 26 33 ...

Page 46: ...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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 46 2018 1 10 0...

Page 47: ...sfully pair your ASUS All in One PC with the device NOTE For some Bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your ASUS All in One PC Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth enabled devices Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your ASUS All in One PC with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data t...

Page 48: ...edures 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 Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then ...

Page 49: ...en 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 provider 4 If needed you can als...

Page 50: ...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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 50 2018 1 10 04 26 34 ...

Page 51: ...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 E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 51 2018 1 10 04 26 34 ...

Page 52: ...ay be used to wake your ASUS All in One PC when it is in sleep mode You can activate Wake on Touch on your ASUS All in One PC by doing either of the following procedures Method A 1 Launch the Start menu then select Windows System Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device Manager E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 52 2018 1 10 04 26 34 ...

Page 53: ...erface Devices then right click on HID compliant touch screen then select Properties 3 Select the Power Management tab and check Allow this device to wake the computer then click OK when you are finished E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 53 2018 1 10 04 26 35 ...

Page 54: ...Follow steps 2 and 3 from Method A to activate the Wake on Touch function Method B 1 Type Device Manager into the Search bar and select Device Manager from the search results E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 54 2018 1 10 04 26 35 ...

Page 55: ...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 at least four 4 seconds to ...

Page 56: ...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 default settings and delete ot...

Page 57: ...rk 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 options for your ASUS All in O...

Page 58: ...ASUS All in One PC 58 2 Under the Update and security option select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform E13861_V161_Series_UM_V2 indd 58 2018 1 10 04 26 35 ...

Page 59: ...ference 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving...

Page 60: ... 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 and transmitter operating co...

Page 61: ...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 l appareil doit accepter ...

Page 62: ...r then 20cm from a person s body India RoHS This product complies with the India E waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in concentrations exceeding 0 1 by weight in homogenous materials and 0 01 by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium except for the exemptions listed in Schedul...

Page 63: ...LI LT LU HU MT NL NO PL PT RO SI SK TR FI SE CH UK HR 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 Exposur...

Page 64: ...th the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions fo...

Page 65: ...l regulations In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels f...

Page 66: ...ter 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energystar gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energystar gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program NOTE ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Li...

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