User Guide V161/A41 Series
E14033 Revised Edition V3 December 2018 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents About this manual......................................................................................................6 Conventions used in this manual.........................................................................7 Typography........................................................................................................................ 7 Icons.....................................................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10 Starting for the first time..........................................................................................33 Start menu....................................................................................................................34 Launching the Start menu........................................................................................... 35 Opening programs from the Start menu................................................................
Appendix Notices............................................................................................................................59 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement...................... 59 RF exposure warning...................................................................................................... 60 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information......................................................... 62 India RoHS...................................................
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS All-in-One PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Allin-One 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.
Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some texts 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 device’s data and components.
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. All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product specifications and software screen images may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest information.
Safety information Your ASUS All-in-One PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. • Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up the system on a stable surface.
Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system. • When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still remains in the product. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to perform at optimal touch sensitivity. Keep the screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation.
Sound Pressure Warning Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss or permanent damage to hearing. Increasing the volume and equalizer beyond default levels increases the output voltage and sound 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.
Package contents ASUS All-in-One PC Power adapter Wall mount screws (optional) Warranty card Keyboard (optional) Mouse (optional) Quick User Guid e Quick Start Guide NOTE: 12 • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The keyboard, mouse, and power supply illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with territories.
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your ASUS All-inOne PC 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.
Camera The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos 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.
Rear 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.
Turn off display Press this button to turn off the display. Serial port (COM port) The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse, modem, or printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your ASUS All-in-One 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.
Power input The bundled power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS All-in-One PC. To 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.
Top view NOTE: The descriptions of these items are in the section Rear 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 Allin-One PC is turned on.
Left side view Right side view Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your ASUS All-in-One PC using Kensington® 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.
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. 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.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC Positioning your ASUS All-in-One PC Place your ASUS All-in-One PC on a flat surface such as a table or desk 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.
Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel.
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 and mouse. NOTE: • Reconnect the wireless keyboard and mouse with the wireless dongle if they lose connection. Avoid using either devices alongside other wireless devices.
Mounting your ASUS All-in-One PC to a wall The ASUS All-in-One PC comes with four wall mount screws 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. 24 Pull the stand of your ASUS All-in-One PC until it locks into place.
2. Remove the four plastic caps from the rear panel holes. 3. Attach the four wall mount screws to the rear panel holes.
4. Install the wall mount kit. Follow the instructions described 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. 26 Attach the wall mount screws and ASUS All-in-One PC assembly to the wall mount kit.
Powering on your ASUS All-in-One PC Connect the supplied power adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear 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.
Using the touch screen The touch screen panel of your ASUS All-in-One PC provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your ASUS All-in-One PC. 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.
Gestures for the touch screen panel Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS All-in-One PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen panel. NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen panel’s appearance may vary depending on model. 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.
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. Zoom in Zoom out Spread apart your two fingers on the touch 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.
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10 Starting for the first time When you start your ASUS All-in-One PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® 10 operating system. To start your ASUS All-in-One PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your ASUS All-in-One PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on your ASUS All-in-One PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms.
Start menu The Start menu is the main gateway to your ASUS All-in-One PC’s programs, Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
Launching the Start menu Tap the Start button in the lower-left corner of your desktop. Position your mouse pointer over the Start button in the lower-left corner of your desktop then click it. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Opening programs from the 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.
Windows® apps These are 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.
Working with Windows® apps Use your ASUS All-in-One PC’s touch screen, mouse, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu Tap the app to launch it. Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it. Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch an app.
Resizing apps Press and hold the app, then tap and select an app tile size. Position your mouse pointer over the app and rightclick 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. Unpinning apps Press and hold the app, then tap the icon. Position your mouse pointer over the app and rightclick it, then click Unpin from Start. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app.
Pinning apps to the taskbar Press and hold the app, then tap Pin to taskbar. Position your mouse pointer over the app and rightclick it, then click Pin to taskbar. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the app. Press , then select Pin to taskbar. Pinning more apps to the Start menu From All apps, press and hold the app you want to add to the Start menu, then tap Pin to Start.
Task view Quickly switch between opened apps and programs using the task view 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 40 on your keyboard.
Snap feature 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.
Using Snap or 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Drag the title bar of your app and drop the app 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. 42 Launch another app and repeat the above steps to snap another app.
Action Center Action Center consolidates notifications from apps and presents a single place where you can 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 ASUS All-in-One PC on your keyboard.
Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you 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 44 ASUS All-in-One PC
Launches Search Launches Project 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 ASUS All-in-One PC 45
Connecting to wireless networks Wi-Fi Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your ASUS All-in-One PC’s Wi-Fi connection. Connecting Wi-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 WiFi connections. 4. Select Connect to start the network connection.
Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetoothenabled 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 transfers. Connect your devices by using the following steps: or 1. Launch Settings from the Start menu. 2. Select Devices, then select Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. 3. Select a device from the list.
Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your ASUS All-in-One PC’s LAN port. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Internet connection. To configure your settings, refer to the following procedures.
7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then select Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet then select Next. 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then select Connect. 11. Select Close to finish the configuration. 12. Select on the taskbar then select the connection you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then select Connect to start connecting to the Internet.
Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC off You can turn off your ASUS All-in-One PC by doing either of the following procedures: or • Launch the Start menu, then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, select • Press > > Shut down. to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut Down from the dropdown list then select OK. • 50 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.
Putting your ASUS All-in-One PC to sleep To put your ASUS All-in-One PC to Sleep mode: or • Launch the Start menu, then select > Sleep to put your ASUS All-in-One PC to sleep. • From the log-in screen, select Press > Sleep. 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.
Activating Wake on Touch NOTE: This function is only available on selected models. The touch screen panel may 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. 52 Launch the Start menu, then select Windows System > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager.
2. Locate and click on Human Interface 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.
Method B 1. Type Device Manager into the Search bar and select Device Manager from the search results 2. Follow steps 2 and 3 from Method A to activate the Wake on Touch function.
Chapter 4: Recovering your system Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the ASUS All-in-One PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
Recovering your system Using recovery options on your ASUS All-in-One PC allows you to restore the system to its original state or simply refresh its settings to help improve performance. IMPORTANT! • Backup all your data files before doing any recovery option on your ASUS All-in-One PC. • Note down important customized settings such as network settings, user names, and passwords to avoid data loss. • Ensure that your ASUS All-in-One PC is plugged in to a power source before resetting your system.
• Go back to an earlier build - This option allows you to go back to an earlier build. Use this option if this build is not working for you. • Advanced startup - Using this option allows you to perform other advanced recovery options on your ASUS All-in-One PC such as: - Using a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery DVD to startup your ASUS All-in-One PC.
2. 58 Under the Update and security option, select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform.
Appendix Notices Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the wireless device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The wireless device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions (antennas are greater then 20cm from a person’s body).
CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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. Avertissement sur les batteries Lithium-Ion ATTENTION : Danger d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Le symbole représentant une benne barrée d’une croix indique que le produit (équipement électrique, électronique et batterie contenant du mercure) ne doit pas être jeté avec les déchets ménagers.
REACH Complying with 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.
Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Coating Notice IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located.
ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
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