ASUS P2528S (01) PDF Document

To ensure safety while using your ASUS P2528S, please follow these precautions:

• Use the Notebook PC only 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, 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 it to magnetic detectors and wands.

• Contact your airline provider to learn about related in-flight services and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.

Follow these guidelines to properly care for your ASUS P2528S:

• Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning. 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 with 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.

Do not throw your ASUS P2528S in municipal waste. This product is designed for proper reuse of parts and recycling. The 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 the disposal of electronic products.

Similarly, do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin on the battery indicates it should not be placed in municipal waste.

The status indicators on your ASUS P2528S identify the current hardware status. Here’s a breakdown:

• Power Indicator: Lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when it is in sleep mode.

• Two-color Battery Charge Indicator: This LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status:

• Drive Activity Indicator: Lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives.

• Bluetooth / Wireless Indicator: Lights up when your Notebook PC’s wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled.

• Capital Lock Indicator: Lights up when the capital lock function is activated, allowing you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C).

Follow these steps to charge your notebook:

A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

C. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power (DC) input.

Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.

Power adapter information:

• Input voltage: 100-240Vac

• Input frequency: 50-60Hz

• Rating output current: 3.42A (65W)

• Rating output voltage: 19V

Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery:

• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled.

• Follow the warning labels for your personal safety.

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Do not dispose of it in fire.

• Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC’s battery.

• Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery.

• 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.

Moving the pointer: You can tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).

One-finger gestures:

• Tap/Double-tap: Tap an app to select it. Double-tap an app to launch it.

• Drag and drop: Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad.

• Left-click: Click in the left area of the touchpad to select an app. Double-click to launch it.

• Right-click: Click in the right area of the touchpad to open the right-click menu.

Two-finger gestures:

• Two-finger scroll (up/down): Slide two fingers to scroll up or down.

• Two-finger scroll (left/right): Slide two fingers to scroll left or right.

• Zoom out: Bring two fingers together on the touchpad.

• Zoom in: Spread two fingers apart on the touchpad.

• Drag and drop: Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other finger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, then lift your finger off the button to drop the item.

The function keys on your ASUS P2528S keyboard can trigger the following commands when pressed with the ‘fn’ key:

• fn + f1: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode.

• fn + f2: Turns Airplane mode on or off. When enabled, Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.

• fn + f5: Decreases display brightness.

• fn + f6: Increases display brightness.

• fn + f7: Turns the display panel off.

• fn + f8: Toggles the display mode. Ensure that the second display is connected.

• fn + f9: Enables or disables the touchpad.

• fn + f10: Turns the speaker on or off.

• fn + f11: Turns the speaker volume down.

• fn + f12: Turns the speaker volume up.

Press the fn key in combination with the arrow keys on your ASUS P2528S to control multimedia playback:

• fn + up arrow: Stop

• fn + down arrow: Play or pause

• fn + left arrow: Skip to previous track or rewind

• fn + right arrow: Skip to next track or fast forward

1. While the Notebook PC is on, press the electronic eject button to partially eject the optical drive tray.

2. Gently pull out the drive tray. Be careful not to touch the optical drive lens.

3. Hold the disc by the edge with its printed side up, then gently place it inside the hub.

4. Push down the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub.

5. Push the drive tray gently to close the optical drive.

The manual eject hole is located on the optical drive door and is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work.

To manually eject the tray, insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole until the drive tray opens. Use this method only when the electronic eject button does not work.

When you start your ASUS P2528S for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the Windows® 10 operating system.

1. Press the power button on your Notebook 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 Notebook PC.

3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure basic items: Personalize, Get online, Settings, and Your account.

5. After configuring the basic items, Windows® 10 proceeds to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.

6. Once the setup process is complete, the Desktop appears.

Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi-Fi connection.

1. Select the network icon from the taskbar.

2. Select the Wi-Fi icon to enable Wi-Fi.

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

4. Select Connect to start the network connection. You may be prompted to enter a security key.

Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection.

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. Compare the passcode on your Notebook PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If they are the same, select Yes to successfully pair your Notebook PC with the device. For some devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Notebook PC.

Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your Notebook PC safely while in-flight.

Turning Airplane Mode On:

• Launch Action Center from the taskbar, then select the Airplane mode icon to enable it.

• Alternatively, press fn + f2.

Turning Airplane Mode Off:

• Launch Action Center from the taskbar, then select the Airplane mode icon to disable it.

• Alternatively, press fn + f2.

You can turn off your ASUS P2528S using one of the following methods:

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

• From the log-in screen, select the Power icon > Shut down.

• Press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down Windows dialog. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK.

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

To put your ASUS P2528S into Sleep mode:

• Launch the Start menu, then select the Power icon > Sleep.

• From the log-in screen, select the Power icon > Sleep.

• Press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down Windows dialog. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK.

• You can also put your Notebook PC to Sleep mode by pressing the power button once.

1. Launch the Apps screen then click on the ASUS FingerPrint icon from the list of applications under ASUS.

2. Click Register to create a new fingerprint account.

3. Key in your user account password then click OK.

4. Click the ‘+’ on the finger illustration that corresponds to the finger you would like to use for your biometric data.

5. Swipe your designated finger twice on the fingerprint sensor to create your fingerprint biometric data.

6. The numbers 1 and 2 will change to blue to indicate the fingerprint was successfully captured. Click Next to proceed.

7. Create your boot key password in the next window to serve as backup access for your fingerprint biometric data.

8. Click Enable to activate using your current fingerprint biometric data for system log on.

To access the BIOS, restart your ASUS P2528S and then press the F2 key during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

1. On the Boot screen in the BIOS, select Boot Option #1.

2. Press Enter and select a device as the new Boot Option #1.

To set the password:

1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.

2. Type in a password then press Enter.

3. Re-type the password to confirm then press Enter.

To clear the password:

1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.

2. Type in the current password then press Enter.

3. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press Enter.

4. Select Yes in the confirmation box then press Enter.

To keep your configuration settings, navigate to the Save & Exit menu and select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS.

1. Verify your Notebook PC’s exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model.

2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive.

3. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC.

4. Restart your Notebook PC then press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS menu.

5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press Enter.

6. Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press Enter.

7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings.

Windows® 10 on your ASUS P2528S allows you to use the following recovery options:

• Keep my files – This option allows you to refresh your Notebook PC without affecting personal files (photos, music, videos, documents). It restores your Notebook PC to its default settings and deletes other installed apps.

• Remove everything – This option resets your Notebook PC to its factory settings. You must back up your data before using this option.

• Go back to an earlier build – This option allows you to go back to an earlier build if the current build is not working for you.

• Advanced startup – This option allows you to perform other advanced recovery options, such as starting up from a USB drive or recovery DVD, or using Troubleshoot for options like System Restore, System Image Recovery, Startup Repair, and more.

1. Launch Settings and select Update and security.

2. Under the Update and security option, select Recovery then select the recovery option you would like to perform.

Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center.

The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your Notebook PC. You may use the function keys (fn+f5/f6) or the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel.

You can try any of the following suggestions:

• Use the function keys (fn+f5) to adjust the display brightness.

• If you are not using any Wi-Fi connection, switch your system into Airplane mode.

• Disconnect unused USB devices.

• Close unused applications, especially those that take up too much system memory.

• Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC.

• If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

Press fn + f9 to enable your touchpad.

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

• Press fn + f12 to turn up the speaker volume.

• Check if your speakers were set to mute (press fn+f10 to toggle mute).

• Check if a headphone jack is connected to your Notebook PC and remove it.

Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on your touchpad while you type on the keyboard. You can also disable your touchpad by pressing fn + f9.

Press the num lk key or fn + num lk (on selected models) on your Notebook PC to turn off this feature and use the said keys for inputting letters.

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

• Force shutdown your Notebook PC by pressing the power button for at least four (4) seconds. Check if the power adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on your Notebook PC.

• If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

• Remove all connected USB devices then restart your Notebook PC.

• Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive then restart.

• If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a memory storage problem. Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

Delete the applications you recently installed or were not included with your operating system package then restart your system.

You can try doing any of the following suggestions:

• Remove all connected devices to your Notebook PC then restart your system.

• If the problem still exists, contact your local ASUS service center for assistance.

• You need to press the power button to resume your last working state.

• Your system might have completely used up its battery power. Connect the power adapter to your Notebook PC and connect to a power outlet then press the power button.