Asus E16415 User Manual
E16415
First Edition / May 2020
E-Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual .....................................................................................................7
Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................8
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8
Typography .......................................................................................................................8
Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9
Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9
Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 10
Proper disposal ................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View .............................................................................................................................14
Bottom View ..................................................................................................................... 18
Right View..........................................................................................................................20
Left View.............................................................................................................................21
ASUS Pen (on selected models) ............................................................................24
Inserting the battery ..................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................28
Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................................... 28
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 30
Press the power button ................................................................................................30
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................31
Using touch screen panel gestures .......................................................................... 31
Using the touchpad ....................................................................................................... 34
Using the NumberPad (on selected models) ........................................................41
Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................42
HotKeys .............................................................................................................................. 42
Function keys ................................................................................................................... 43
Windows® 10 keys .......................................................................................................... 43
Rotating the display panel .....................................................................................44
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................48
Start menu ...................................................................................................................49
Windows® apps ..........................................................................................................51
Working with Windows® apps....................................................................................52
Customizing Windows® apps ..................................................................................... 52
Task view .......................................................................................................................55
Snap feature ................................................................................................................56
Snap hotspots .................................................................................................................. 56
Action Center ..............................................................................................................58
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................59
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................61
Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................61
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 62
Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 63
Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................64
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ....................................................................65
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) .............................................................................68
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 68
BIOS ................................................................................................................................68
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 69
Recovering your system ..........................................................................................70
Performing a recovery option .................................................................................... 71
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Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................74
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................75
Software FAQs .............................................................................................................78
Appendices
Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 82
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 82
Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 83
Non-Voice Equipment ...................................................................................................83
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................85
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................86
RF Exposure Information (SAR) .................................................................................. 87
Radiation Exposure Statement .................................................................................. 87
Déclaration relative à l’exposition aux radiations ............................................... 87
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ........................................................ 88
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) ................. 88
Caution ............................................................................................................................... 89
Avertissement .................................................................................................................. 89
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada (ISED) ................................................................. 90
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED) ...................................................... 90
UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 91
Power Safety Requirement ..........................................................................................92
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 92
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................92
Prevention of Hearing Loss .........................................................................................92
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 93
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 94
Declaration of Compliance for Product Environmental Regulation.............96
EU REACH and Article 33 .............................................................................................. 96
EU RoHS.............................................................................................................................. 96
Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations ................................................................. 96
India RoHS ......................................................................................................................... 96
Vietnam RoHS .................................................................................................................. 97
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 97
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 97
Ecodesign Directive ....................................................................................................... 97
ENERGY STAR Qualied Product ...............................................................................98
EPEAT Registered Products ......................................................................................... 98
Coating Notice ................................................................................................................. 98
Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 99
Notices for removable batteries ................................................................................99
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................99
National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines ..................... 99
Simplied EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................... 100
RF Exposure information (SAR) .................................................................................. 101
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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 dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 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.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.
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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.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
= Use the touch screen panel.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
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.
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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. 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 through x-ray
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts),
but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and
wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related
in-ight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.
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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.
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 elds.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near
liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty
environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.
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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. The
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
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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-denition touch screen panel provides excellent
viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les
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 diers 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 specications 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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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 o. 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-Denition 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 Status
Solid White 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 o The Notebook PC is running on
battery mode and the battery
power is between 10% to 100%.
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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.
Inserting the battery
1. Remove the top half of the stylus.
2. Remove the sticker and insert the battery, noting the
correct polarity.
3. Return the top half of the stylus into place.
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To store the ASUS Pen:
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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Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
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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 rst time.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models
and your region.
IMPORTANT!
Power adapter information:
• Input voltage: 100-240Vac
• Input frequency: 50-60Hz
• Rating output current: 3.25A (65W)
• Rating output voltage: 20V
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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 rst time. We strongly recommend that
you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on
power adapter mode.
• The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Notebook
PC.
• To disconnect your 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 re or chemical
burn if removed or disassembled.
• Follow the warning labels for your personal safety.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Do not dispose of in re.
• Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC’s battery.
• Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery
(for non-removable battery only).
• Discontinue usage if leakage is found.
• The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
• Keep the battery and other small components away from children.
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Lift to open the display panel
Press the power button
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