Asus ZenBook User manual

E13564
First Edition / March 2018
User Guide
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NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The top view may also
vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model.
Top View
Touchpad/Screenpad
Camera
Fingerprint sensor
Status indicators
Array microphones
Camera indicator
Display panel
Touch screen panel
(on selected models)
Keyboard
Function key lock
indicator
Capital lock indicator
Power button
Power indicator
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I/O ports and slots
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack Power (DC) input port
Memory card reader HDMI port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™/Thunderbolt 3
combo port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with USB Charger+
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Getting started
1. Charge your Notebook PC
A. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power (DC) input port.
B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
2. Lift to open the display panel
3. Press the power button
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your
region.
Charge the Notebook PC
for 3 hours before using
it in battery mode for the
rst time.
IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and
supply power to your Notebook PC.
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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.
CAUTION!
• 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.
• Thepower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!
• EnsurethatyourNotebookPCisconnectedtoagroundedpoweradapterbeforeturningit
on for the rst time.
• WhenusingyourNotebookPConpoweradaptermode,thesocketoutletmustbeneartothe
unit and easily accessible.
• Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCandensurethatitmatchesthe
input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may
have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.
• Poweradapterinformation:
 -Inputvoltage:100-240Vac
 -Inputfrequency:50-60Hz
 -Ratingoutputcurrent:7.7A(150W)
 -Ratingoutputvoltage:19.5V
Safety notices for your Notebook PC
WARNING!
ReadthefollowingprecautionsforyourNotebookPC’sbattery:
• OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshould
remove the battery inside the device
(for non-removable battery only).
• Thebatteryusedinthisdevicemaypresent
a risk of re or chemical burn if removed or
disassembled.
• Followthewarninglabelsforyourpersonal
safety.
• Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyan
incorrect type.
• Donotdisposeofinre.
• Neverattempttoshort-circuityour
Notebook PC’s battery.
• Neverattempttodisassembleand
reassemble the battery
(for non-removable battery only).
• Discontinueusageifleakageisfound.
• Thisbatteryanditscomponentsmustbe
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Keepthebatteryandothersmall
components away from children.
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Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables
• Labatteriedel’appareilpeutprésenterunrisqued’incendieoudebrûluresicelle-ciest
retiréeoudésassemblée.
• Labatterieetsescomposantsdoiventêtrerecyclésdefaçonappropriée.
Copyright Information
You acknowledge that all rights of this Manual remain with ASUS. Any and all rights, including without
limitation,intheManualorwebsite,areandshallremaintheexclusivepropertyofASUSand/orits
licensors. Nothing in this Manual intends to transfer any such rights, or to vest any such rights to you.
ASUSPROVIDESTHISMANUAL“ASIS”WITHOUTWARRANTYOFANYKIND.SPECIFICATIONSAND
INFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISMANUALAREFURNISHEDFORINFORMATIONALUSEONLY,AND
ARESUBJECTTOCHANGEATANYTIMEWITHOUTNOTICE,ANDSHOULDNOTBECONSTRUEDASA
COMMITMENTBYASUS.
Copyright © 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
PANTONE®ColorsgeneratedmaynotmatchPANTONE-identiedstandards.ConsultcurrentPANTONE
Publicationsforaccuratecolor.PANTONE®andotherPantonetrademarksarethepropertyofPantone
LLC.© PantoneLLC,2018
Variables
There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated by the ZenBook Pro 15, any one of
whichmayaectthequalityofthePANTONEColorsimulation,including:
• typeofdriverorRIPused
• typeofpaperused
• typeofink,tonerorcolorantused
• resolution
• renderingintentused
• dotstructures/halftones/screening
• printengine
• otherprintsettings
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Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to
recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to
claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death)
and damage to real property and tangible personal property; or any other actual and direct damages
resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the
listed contract price of each product.
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or
infringement under this Warranty Statement.
ThislimitalsoappliestoASUS’suppliersanditsreseller.ItisthemaximumforwhichASUS,itssuppliers,
and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDERNOCIRCUMSTANCESISASUSLIABLEFORANYOFTHEFOLLOWING:(1)THIRD-PARTYCLAIMS
AGAINSTYOUFORDAMAGES;(2)LOSSOF,ORDAMAGETO,YOURRECORDSORDATA;OR(3)SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL,ORINDIRECTDAMAGESORFORANYECONOMICCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES(INCLUDING
LOSTPROFITSORSAVINGS),EVENIFASUS,ITSSUPPLIERSORYOURRESELLERISINFORMEDOFTHEIR
POSSIBILITY.
Service and Support
ForcompleteE-Manualversion,refertoourmulti-languagewebsiteat:
https://www.asus.com/support/
Power Safety Requirement
Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use
approvedpowercordsgreaterthanorequalto:H05VV-F,3G,0.75mm2orH05VV-F,2G,0.75mm2.
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution
Statement
WARNING!Anychangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
“ThemanufacturedeclaresthatthisdeviceislimitedtoChannels1through11inthe
2.4GHzfrequencybyspeciedrmwarecontrolledintheUSA.”
ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolled
environment.TomaintaincompliancewithFCCRFexposurecompliancerequirements,please
avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the
specicoperatinginstructionsforsatisfyingRFexposurecompliance.
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UL Safety Notices
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCnearwater,forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCduringanelectricalstorm.Theremaybearemoteriskof
electric shock from lightning.
• DONOTusetheNotebookPCinthevicinityofagasleak.
• DONOTdisposetheNotebookPCbatterypackinare,astheymayexplode.Checkwithlocal
codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to
reorexplosion.
• DONOTusepoweradaptersorbatteriesfromotherdevicestoreducetheriskofinjuryto
personsduetoreorexplosion.UseonlyULcertiedpoweradaptersorbatteriessupplied
bythemanufacturerorauthorizedretailers.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for
protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly
recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please
go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in dierent
regions.
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and
Declaration
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and
makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global
environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on
regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on
regulationrequirementsASUSiscompliedwith:Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations, EU
REACH SVHC, Korea RoHS
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.
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Regional notice for Singapore
This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards.
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DB103778
WARNING
CancerandReproductiveHarm-
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Regional notice for California
Regional notice for India
Thisproductcomplieswiththe“IndiaE-Waste(Management)Rules,2016”andprohibitsuseof
lead,mercury,hexavalentchromium,polybrominatedbiphenyls(PBBs)andpolybrominated
diphenylethers(PBDEs)inconcentrationsexceeding0.1%byweightinhomogenousmaterials
and0.01%byweightinhomogenousmaterialsforcadmium,exceptfortheexemptionslisted
inScheduleIIoftheRule.
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.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long
periods.
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Simplied EU Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective2014/53/EU.FulltextofEUdeclaration
of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
TheWiFioperatingintheband5150-5350MHzshallberestrictedtoindooruseforcountries
listedinthetablebelow:
AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR
DE IS IE IT EL ES CY
LV LI LT LU HU MT NL
NO PL PT RO SI SK TR
FI SE CH UK HR
RED RF Output table
Function Frequency Maximum Output Power (EIRP)
WiFi
2412-2472MHz 20 dBm
5150-5350MHz 16 dBm
5470-5725MHz 17dBm
5725-5850MHz 9 dBm
Bluetooth 2402-2480MHz 12 dBm
Function Frequency H-eld strength (at 10 m)
Active Stylus 18-44KHz -39 dBuA/m
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