ASUS UX534FTC Service Manual

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Revised Edition V2 / June 2019

E-Manual

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Table of Contents

 

About this manual.....................................................................................................

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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................................................................................................................................

21

Right Side...........................................................................................................................

24

Left Side..............................................................................................................................

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Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

 

Getting started............................................................................................................

32

Charge your Notebook PC...........................................................................................

32

Lift to open the display panel.....................................................................................

34

Press the power button.................................................................................................

34

Using the touchpad...................................................................................................

35

Using the keyboard...................................................................................................

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HotKeys...............................................................................................................................

42

Function keys....................................................................................................................

43

Windows® 10 keys...........................................................................................................

43

Using the numeric keypad...........................................................................................

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

 

Starting for the first time.........................................................................................

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Start menu....................................................................................................................

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Windows® apps...........................................................................................................

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Working with Windows® apps....................................................................................

52

Customizing Windows® apps......................................................................................

52

Task view.......................................................................................................................

55

Snap feature.................................................................................................................

56

Snap hotspots..................................................................................................................

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Action Center...............................................................................................................

58

Other keyboard shortcuts.......................................................................................

59

Connecting to wireless networks.........................................................................

61

Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................

61

Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................

62

Airplane mode..................................................................................................................

63

Turning your Notebook PC off...............................................................................

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......................................................

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BIOS.................................................................................................................................

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Accessing BIOS.................................................................................................................

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BIOS Settings....................................................................................................................

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Recovering your system...........................................................................................

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Performing a recovery option....................................................................................

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Tips and FAQs

 

Useful tips for your Notebook PC.........................................................................

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Hardware FAQs............................................................................................................

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Software FAQs.............................................................................................................

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Appendices

 

Internal Modem Compliancy......................................................................................

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Overview............................................................................................................................

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Network Compatibility Declaration..........................................................................

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Non-Voice Equipment...................................................................................................

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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement....................

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FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement..................................

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RF Exposure Information (SAR)..................................................................................

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Coating Notice.................................................................................................................

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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and

 

Economic Development Canada (ISED)..................................................................

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Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et

 

Développement économique Canada (ISED).......................................................

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Radiation Exposure Statement...................................................................................

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Déclaration relative à l’exposition aux radiations................................................

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UL Safety Notices.............................................................................................................

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Power Safety Requirement..........................................................................................

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TV Notices..........................................................................................................................

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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice...............................................................

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Prevention of Hearing Loss..........................................................................................

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Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...........................................

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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)...............................

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Declaration of Compliance for Product Environmental Regulation.............

105

EU REACH and Article 33..............................................................................................

105

EU RoHS..............................................................................................................................

105

Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations..................................................................

105

India RoHS..........................................................................................................................

105

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services..........................................................................

106

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America.............................

106

Ecodesign Directive........................................................................................................

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ENERGY STAR Qualified Product................................................................................

107

EPEAT Registered Products..........................................................................................

107

Regional notice for Singapore....................................................................................

108

Notices for removable batteries................................................................................

108

Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................

108

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................

109

RF Exposure information (SAR)..................................................................................

110

National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines......................

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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 different 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 fixing 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 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.

Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

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-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.

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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 fields.

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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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.

Display panel

This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your Notebook PC.

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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.

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.

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.

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Touchpad/Touch numeric keypad (on selected models)

The touchpad/touch numeric keypad enables you to toggle between touchpad and touch numeric keypad.

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 touch numeric keypad allows the use of numeric input.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual.

Screenpad

The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more adaptive controls.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual.

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.

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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.

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 more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual.

Screenpad

The screenpad allows you to toggle another screen for the touchpad, providing more adaptive controls.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the keyboard section in this manual.

Numeric keypad

The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for numeric input and as pointer direction keys.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual.

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Bottom

NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.

WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in use or while charging the battery pack. 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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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 Side

13” model

14” model

15” model

Status indicators

The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC.

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.

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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 off

The Notebook PC is running on

 

battery mode and the battery

 

power is between 10% to 100%.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone.

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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, speakers, cameras and printers.

MicroSD card slot

This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD card formats.

Memory card reader

This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/DisplayPort (on selected models) combo port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to connect your Notebook PC to an external display.

NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.

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USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

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.

Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

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! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

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Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

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! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

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.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

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USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 2 Type-C™ port provides a transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) Gen 1 port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset or an external microphone.

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