ASUS D501SERC (01) PDF Document

Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.

DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC.

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields.

DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.

Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated.

DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The Desktop PC is non-portable.

Hazardous moving parts. Desktop should be completely shutdown before servicing product. Replacing fan components should only be attempted by qualified service personnel.

WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from any moving parts.

CAUTION: DO NOT loosen the thumb screws to access the internal area of your device. If service or repair is required, return your device to an authorized service center.

WARNING! Hot Internal replaceable parts and iron parts may cause burns.

“Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard”

This product contains a coin / button cell battery. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children.

If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

CLASS 1 CONSUMER LASER PRODUCT EN 50689:2021

WARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.

WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The Desktop PC does not support Windows® 7 operating system.

Be careful when handling the desktop PC to prevent the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT! Do not use this Desktop PC for cryptocurrency mining (consuming a vast amount of electricity and time to gain convertible virtual currency) and/or related activities.

1. HDD indicator. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the HDD.

2. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

3. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone.

4. Audio combo jack. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. You can also connect your headset or an external microphone.

5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type-C® port connects to USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® devices.

The output voltage of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® ports is 5V, 3A.

8. SD card reader (optional). Insert an SD card into the slot.

9. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

10. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

1. HDD indicator. The LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of the HDD.

2. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

3. Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone.

4. Audio combo jack. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. You can also connect your headset or an external microphone.

5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. SD card reader (optional). Insert an SD card into the slot.

8. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

9. 5.25-inch optical disk drive bay (optional). There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

1. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

2. DisplayPort. This port is for DisplayPort-compatible devices.

3. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

4. Flex I/O port (optional). This is an HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, DP 1.4 port, or VGA port.

5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

When USB Wake is enabled in the BIOS, the system will turn on or wake from hibernation when a USB mouse or keyboard connected to this port is used. (This option is disabled by default.)

6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

10. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

11. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.

12. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.

ASUS Graphics Card is available on selected models. The display output ports on the optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

13. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

14. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

RATING (depending on PSU specifications):

115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 3A/2A (Global); 220V~, 50Hz, 2A (Chinese Mainland); 115Vac, 60Hz, 3A (Taiwan); 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 3A/2A (Japan; Korea)

OR

115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 6A/3A (Global); 220V~, 50Hz, 3A (Chinese Mainland); 115Vac, 60Hz, 6A (Taiwan); 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz, 6A/3A (Japan; Korea)

1. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

2. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

3. Flex I/O port (optional). This is an HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, DP 1.4 port, or VGA port.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

When USB Wake is enabled in the BIOS, the system will turn on or wake from hibernation when a USB mouse or keyboard connected to this port is used. (This option is disabled by default.)

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

9. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

10. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.

11. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.

ASUS Graphics Card is available on selected models. The display output ports on the optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

12. Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

13. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

To install memory in your computer:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Unplug all cables from your computer.

3. Open your computer case.

4. Remove the graphics card.

5. Locate an empty DIMM socket.

6. Press down and outward on the DIMM ejector(s) to unlock the DIMM socket.

7. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key of the DIMM socket, and then firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the ejector(s) snap(s) back into place.

8. Install the graphics card.

9. Close your computer case.

This desktop PC comes with four Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Follow the installation sequence below to ensure system stability and avoid possible booting up failure. Install DIMMs with the same capacity from the same manufacturer in the slots of the same channel.

Install DIMMs with the same capacity from the same manufacturer in the slots of the same channel.

This desktop PC comes with two Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Follow the installation sequence below to ensure system stability and avoid possible booting up failure. Install DIMMs with the same capacity from the same manufacturer in the slots of the same channel.

Install DIMMs with the same capacity from the same manufacturer in the slots of the same channel.

To install a graphics card in your computer:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Unplug all cables from your computer.

3. Open your computer case and locate PCIEX16 slot.

4. Align the notch on your graphics card with the key of the slot, and then insert the card into the slot.

5. The ejector will snap back into place automatically.

6. Use a screw driver and a screw to lock the graphics card on the chassis.

7. (Optional) Connect a proper power supply plug to the graphics card.

To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports:

1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer.

2. Plug the monitor to a power source.

If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card.

Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.

Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source.

For safety purposes, ONLY connect the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

To turn your computer ON:

1. Turn your monitor ON.

2. Press the power button on your computer.

3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.

To enable fast startup in Shutdown settings:

Enter Control Panel in the search bar and open it (View by: Category), select Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, check Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes.

If fast startup is disabled, when you shut down the computer, it shuts down to the S5 power state.

To connect a USB storage device:

Insert the USB storage device to your computer.

You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section for details.

This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.

When your Desktop PC comes with an internal speaker, the audio output will be from the internal speaker.

When you connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker, you need to enable the audio device output. For details, refer to the section Changing to the external audio output.

When you disconnect the audio device, you need to manually change the audio output to the internal speaker from the Control Panel.

When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality.

To change to the external audio output:

1. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to the rear Line Out port. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up.

2. Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK.

3. Tick Line In, then click OK. The audio output will now be from the external audio device.

Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI™, or DisplayPort ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays.

When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop.

To set up multiple displays:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Refer to the Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer.

3. Turn on your computer.

4. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display.

5. Configure the settings for your displays.

For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.

Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI™ port of your computer.

You need an HDMI™ cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI™ cable is purchased separately.

To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI™ cable is less than 15 meters.

To maintain the proper posture:

Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.

Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees.

Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward.

Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90° angle when you are at the PC.

Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.

Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.

Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight.

Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives.

To use the memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.

A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a slot to avoid damaging the card.

You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently. Place only one memory card in a slot at one time.

2. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.

If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click File Explorer from the Start menu, and then double-click the memory card icon to access the data on it.

Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the File Explorer screen.

3. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the card.

Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur.

To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows® notification area before removing the memory card.

To insert an optical disc:

1. While your system is on, press the eject button on the drive bay cover to open the tray.

2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally.

3. Push the tray gently to close it.

4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.

If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, to access the data on an optical disc: Click File Explorer from the Start menu, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon.

To remove an optical disc:

1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:

Press the eject button on the drive bay cover.

From the Start menu, click File Explorer, right-click the CD/DVD drive icon, and click Eject.

2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.

You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ports from the BIOS Setup.

To disable or enable the front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 ports:

1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.

2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press <F7> to enter the Advanced Mode. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Advanced Mode > Security > I/O Interface Security > USB Interface Security > USB Port Control.

3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable.

4. Press <Enter> to enable or disable the selected USB port.

5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

To set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup:

1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup.

2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press <F7> to enter the Advanced Mode. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Security > HDDx: [name of HDD] to open the HDD Password screen.

3. Select the Set Master Password item and press <Enter>.

4. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

5. Confirm the password when prompted.

6. Select the Set User Password item and press <Enter>.

7. Follow steps 4 and 5 to set the user password.

8. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

Take note of this password, which you would need to access the HDD.

To change the password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup:

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section to open the HDD Password screen.

2. Select the Set Master Password item and press <Enter>.

3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

4. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

5. Confirm the password when prompted.

6. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Set User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

You can wake up your computer with a keyboard or mouse. You can enable the feature from the BIOS Setup.

To allow a keyboard or mouse to wake up your computer:

1. Restart your computer. When the ASUS logo appears, press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup.

2. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, press <F7> to enter Advanced Mode. From the Advanced Mode screen, click Advanced.

3. Go to Advanced Power Management > ErP Support / ErP Ready, then select Disable or Enable (S5).

4. Go to Advanced Power Management > Power On By USB Keyboard/Mouse, then select Enable.

5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to save the changes made.

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.

2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.

3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings.

To connect via a LAN:

1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN.

To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:

1. Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways:

a) From the taskbar, right-click the network icon, then click Open Network and Sharing Center.

b) From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings.

3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties.

4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

6. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network.

7. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.

8. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.

9. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup.

To configure a static IP network connection:

1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section.

2. Click Use the following IP address.

3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider.

4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address.

5. When done, click OK.

Check if your computer is properly connected.

Check if the wall outlet is functioning.

Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1.

Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:

1. Simultaneously press <Alt> + <Ctrl> + <Delete> keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager.

2. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task.

If the keyboard is not responding, press and hold the Power button on your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to turn it on.

Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to.

Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance.

Ensure that you follow the printing on the motherboard and insert the M.2 Wi-Fi card / M.2 SSD module into the proper M.2 slot.

Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad.

Check if the monitor is powered on.

Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer.

If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.

Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.

Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly.

Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information.

Ensure that the both monitors are powered on.

During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows.

When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card.

Check if the multiple displays settings are correct.

The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected.

Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions.

It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution:

From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display.

Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel.

Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on.

Adjust your speakers’ volume.

Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted.

If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as a speaker with a slash icon. To enable the system sounds, click the speaker icon with a slash from the Windows notification area, then click the speaker icon.

If it is not muted, click the speaker icon and drag the slider to adjust the volume.

Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly.

Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up.

Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape.

Check if the disc is scratched or damaged.

To remove an optical disc when the eject button is not responding:

1. From the Start menu, click File Explorer.

2. Right-click the DVD RW Drive icon, then click Eject from the menu.

When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring your Windows® operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:

Personalize

Get online

Settings

Your account

After configuring the basic items, Windows® proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your computer is kept powered on during the setup process. Once the setup process is complete, the Desktop appears.

You can launch the Start menu in two ways:

Position your mouse pointer over the Start icon on your desktop then click it.

Press the Windows® logo key on your keyboard.

You can open programs in two ways:

Position your mouse pointer over the program then click to launch it.

Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs. Press ENTER to launch it.

You can launch Windows® apps in two ways:

Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to launch it.

Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press ENTER to launch an app.

Connect your computer to a Wi-Fi network by using the following steps:

1. Click/Tap the Wi-Fi icon from the taskbar to enable Wi-Fi.

2. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections.

3. Select Connect to start the network connection.

You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection.

You need to pair your computer with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. Connect your devices by using the following steps:

1. Launch Settings from the Start menu.

2. Select Devices > Bluetooth to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. (for Windows® 10)

Select Bluetooth & devices > Add device to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. (for Windows® 11)

3. Select a device from the list to pair your computer with the device.

For some Bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your computer.

You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer’s LAN port.

You can turn off your computer by doing either of the following procedures:

Launch the Start menu, select the power icon then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown.

From the log-in screen, select the power icon then select Shut down.

Press ALT + F4 to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut down from the drop-down list then select OK.

If your computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your computer turns off.

You can put your computer to the Off mode with fast startup enabled:

Enter Control Panel in the search bar and open it (View by: Category), select Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, check Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes.

Launch the Start menu, select the power icon then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown.

From the log-in screen, select the power icon then select Shut down.

Press ALT + F4 to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut down from the drop-down list then select OK.

If your computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your computer turns off.

You can put your computer to the lowest power mode in the following way:

Enter Control Panel in the search bar and open it (View by: Category), select Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click Change settings that are currently unavailable, uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes.

Launch the Start menu, select the power icon then select Shut down to do a normal shutdown.

From the log-in screen, select the power icon then select Shut down.

Press ALT + F4 to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Shut down from the drop-down list then select OK.

If your computer is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your computer turns off.

You can put your computer to Sleep mode in two ways:

Launch the Start menu, select the power icon then select Sleep to put your computer to sleep.

From the log-in screen, select the power icon then select Sleep.

Press ALT + F4 to launch Shut Down Windows. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK.

You can also put your computer to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once.