ASUS PX552L (01) PDF Document

Your ASUS PX552L should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

You should not leave your ASUS PX552L on your lap or near any part of your body while it is on to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

To clean your ASUS PX552L, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable).

2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water.

3. 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.

Do not throw your ASUS PX552L or its battery 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 mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. You should check local regulations for the proper disposal of electronic products.

If your ASUS PX552L becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down.

The status indicators on your ASUS PX552L help identify the current hardware status. The two-color battery charge indicator provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status:

Other indicators include:

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

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.

Follow these steps to charge your ASUS PX552L:

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.

You should charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. It is important to only use the bundled power adapter.

The power adapter for your ASUS PX552L has the following specifications:

Input voltage: 100-240Vac

Input frequency: 50-60Hz

Rating output current: 3.42A (65W)

Rating output voltage: 19V

The touchpad on your ASUS PX552L supports various gestures:

Moving the pointer: Tap anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.

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/Right-click:

– Click in the left area of the touchpad to select or double-click to launch.

– Click in the right area of the touchpad to open the right-click menu.

Two-finger gestures:

– Scroll (up/down/left/right): Slide two fingers to scroll up, down, left, or right.

– Zoom out: Bring together your two fingers on the touchpad.

– Zoom in: Spread apart your two fingers 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 PX552L 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.

fn + F5: Decreases display brightness.

fn + F6: Increases display brightness.

fn + F7: Turns the display panel off.

fn + F8: Toggles the display mode (ensure a 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.

To control multimedia files, press the `fn` key in combination with the arrow keys on your ASUS PX552L keyboard:

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 ASUS PX552L 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 on the disc’s plastic hub until it snaps onto the optical drive hub.

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

You should only use the manual eject hole when 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.

When you start your ASUS PX552L for the first time, a series of screens will guide you in configuring the Windows® 10 operating system.

1. Press the power button. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.

2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language.

3. Carefully read the License Terms and select ‘I accept’.

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

5. After configuring these items, Windows® 10 will install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure your Notebook PC is kept powered on.

6. Once the setup is complete, the Desktop will appear.

You can move, resize, unpin, or pin apps on the Start menu of your ASUS PX552L:

Moving apps: Position your mouse pointer over the app, then drag and drop it to a new location.

Resizing apps: Right-click the app, then click ‘Resize’ and select an app tile size.

Unpinning apps: Right-click the app, then click ‘Unpin from Start’.

Pinning apps to the taskbar: Right-click the app, then click ‘Pin to taskbar’.

Pinning more apps to the Start menu: From ‘All apps’, right-click the app you want to add to the Start menu, then click ‘Pin to Start’.

The Snap feature displays apps side-by-side. To use it:

Using the mouse/touchpad:

1. Launch the app you wish to snap.

2. Drag the title bar of your app and drop it to the edge of the screen to snap.

3. Launch another app and repeat the steps to snap it to the other side.

Using the keyboard:

1. Launch the app you wish to snap.

2. Press and hold the Windows key, then use the arrow keys to snap the app.

3. Launch another app and repeat the steps to snap it.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 10 on your ASUS PX552L:

Windows Key: Launches Start menu

Windows Key + A: Launches Action Center

Windows Key + D: Launches the desktop

Windows Key + E: Launches File Explorer

Windows Key + H: Opens the Share panel

Windows Key + I: Launches Settings

Windows Key + K: Launches Connect panel

Windows Key + L: Activates the Lock screen

Windows Key + M: Minimizes all currently active windows

Windows Key + S: Launches Search

Windows Key + P: Launches Project panel

Windows Key + R: Opens the Run window

Windows Key + U: Opens Ease of Access Center

Windows Key + X: Opens the context menu of the Start button

Windows Key + Plus (+): Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen

Windows Key + Minus (-): Zooms out your screen

Windows Key + Enter: Opens Narrator Settings

To connect your ASUS PX552L to a Wi-Fi network, ensure that Airplane mode is turned off, then follow these steps:

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, then follow these steps to pair your ASUS PX552L with a Bluetooth device:

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.

You can turn Airplane mode on or off using one of two methods:

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

2. Press `fn + F2` to toggle Airplane mode on and off.

To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection, ensure a network cable is connected, then:

1. Launch Settings.

2. Select Network & Internet.

3. Select Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center.

4. Select your LAN then select Properties.

5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then select Properties.

6. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ then select OK.

For a static IP network connection, repeat steps 1 to 5, then select ‘Use the following IP address’ and type the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway from your service provider.

You can turn off your ASUS PX552L using any of the following methods:

– Launch the Start menu, then select Power > Shut down.

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

– Press `alt + F4` to launch the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 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 it turns off.

To put your ASUS PX552L into Sleep mode, you can do one of the following:

– Launch the Start menu, then select Power > Sleep.

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

– Press `alt + F4` to launch the Shut Down Windows dialog box. Select ‘Sleep’ from the drop-down list then select OK.

– Press the power button once.

To create your fingerprint biometrics using the ASUS FingerPrint app:

1. Launch the ASUS FingerPrint app from the Apps screen.

2. Click ‘Register’ to create a new fingerprint account.

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

4. Click the plus icon on the finger illustration that corresponds to the finger you would like to use.

5. Swipe your designated finger twice on the fingerprint sensor.

6. Once the numbers 1 and 2 change to blue, indicating a successful capture, click ‘Next’.

7. Create your boot key password in the next window to serve as a backup.

8. Click ‘Enable’ to activate using your fingerprint for system log on.

To access the BIOS, restart your ASUS PX552L and press the `F2` key during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

1. Enter the BIOS by pressing F2 during startup.

2. Navigate to the ‘Boot’ screen.

3. Select ‘Boot Option #1’.

4. Press ‘Enter’ and select a device to be the first boot option.

5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS.

To set a password:

1. On the ‘Security’ screen in the BIOS, 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 a password:

1. On the ‘Security’ screen, select the password you wish to clear.

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’.

1. Verify your Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website.

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.

Before performing any recovery option, it is important to back up all your data files and ensure the notebook is plugged into a power source.

1. Launch ‘Settings’ and select ‘Update and security’.

2. Under the ‘Update and security’ option, select ‘Recovery’.

3. Select the recovery option you would like to perform:

– Keep my files: Refreshes your Notebook PC without affecting personal files, but removes other installed apps.

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

– Advanced startup: Allows you to perform other advanced recovery options, such as using a USB drive or recovery DVD to start up your PC.

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 to maximize your ASUS PX552L’s battery life:

– Use the function keys 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 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.

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`.

This happens when the integrated numeric keypad is enabled. 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 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 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 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.