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.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC.
IR Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC. The IR Camera also supports Windows
Hello.
NOTE: The red IR LED blinks in the process while data is being read before you sign in with Windows Hello facial recognition.
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360º-adjustable touch screen panel
Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the way into a 360º angle. This feature allows you to quickly turn your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC.
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 on how to turn your Notebook PC into a tablet device, refer to the Rotating the display panel section in this manual.
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.
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.
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Function key lock indicator
This indicator lights up when the function keys feature is activated.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual.
Touchpad/NumberPad (on selected models)
This allows you to toggle between touchpad and NumberPad.
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.
The NumberPad allows the use of numeric input.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the NumberPad section in this manual.
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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.
• Purchase components from authorized retailers to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Consult an ASUS service center or authorized retailers for product service or assistance on proper disassembly or assembly of the product.
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Magnetic attachment area
WARNING!
Keep the magnetic attachment away from external storage drives and cards with magnetic strips to prevent demagnetization.
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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.
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Right View
Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode.
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.
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.
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Left View
HDMI port
This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.
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Thunderbolt™ 4 port with Power Delivery
The Thunderbolt™ 4 port is compatible with USB Type-C® standards, and provides a transfer rate of up to 40 Gbit/s 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.
IMPORTANT!
It may take longer to fully charge your Notebook
PC through a low-voltage power source.
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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
Solid White
Status
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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