ASUS B3402 ExpertBook B3 Flip 12th Gen Intel Laptops Owner’s Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS B3402 ExpertBook B3 Flip 12th Gen Intel Laptops
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
References
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ASUS B3402 ExpertBook B3 Flip 12th Gen Intel Laptops

ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402, 12th Gen Intel) Notebook PC

Specifications:

Product Name/Version: ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402, 12th Gen Intel)
Report Date: April 15, 2024
Contact Information: isla_hsu@asus.com

Product Description:
The ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip is a notebook PC designed to provide accessibility for users with disabilities. It features various control methods and has undergone testing to ensure accessibility standards are met.

Accessibility Features:

Supports multiple control methods including touchpad, internal keyboard, and external mouse
Audible responses through built-in stereo speakers
High contrast printing on the keyboard with guiding hump
Volume control with visual feedback
Alternate input methods for users with limited manipulation

Usage Instructions:

Control Methods:

The ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip supports multiple control methods.
You can use the touchpad, internal keyboard, or an external mouse (sold separately) to navigate and interact with the device.

Audible Responses:
The built-in stereo speakers provide audible feedback,eliminating the need for user vision. Adjust the volume using the keyboard controls with visual feedback.

High Contrast Keyboard:
The keyboard features high contrast printing and a guiding hump to assist users in typing without the need to stare at the keys.

Alternate Input Methods:
If you have limited manipulation abilities, utilize the touchpad and keyboard for alternate input methods. The device is designed for one-handed operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I connect an external mouse to the ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip?
A: Yes, you can connect an external mouse (sold separately) to the device for additional control options.

Q: How do I adjust the volume on the ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip?
A: Use the volume control provided on the keyboard, which offers visual feedback to adjust the sound output.

Name of Product/Version: ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402, 12th Gen Intel)
Report Date: April 15, 2024
Product Description: Notebook PC
Contact Information: isla_hsu@asus.com

Evaluation Methods Used:
Various testing methods are performed on ASUS hardware products to ensure the accessibilities for users with disabilities, multiple control methods are supported and tested by manual and/or non-biometric operation tools. Additional tests are performed based on features included in each model.

Applicable Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline	Included In Report

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0| Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes)

Level AAA (No)

Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018| (Yes)

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.

WCAG 2.0 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:

Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing
Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility- supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.

Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Notes:

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations

302.1 Without Vision

Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.

| Supports| Multi-input methods are supported by touchpad, an internal keyboard, and external mouse (sold separately). Audible response could through a stereo speaker built-in device, that doesn’t require user

vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision

Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited

vision.

| Supports| Keyboard has high contrast printing and guiding hump to mitigate user staring on keyboard. Touchpad also provide the easiest way to control and launch apps.
302.3 Without Perception of Color

Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of

color.

| Supports| Color is not for control and recognizing in operation.
302.4 Without Hearing

Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

| Supports| There’re multiple ways for alert and notify users, such as visual cues, hearing is also

not required operation.

302.5 With Limited Hearing

Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

| Supports| Hearing is not required to operate. Volume control also provided on Keyboard with visual feedback, user can choose the sound output from internal speaker or an

earphone through audio jack.

302.6 Without Speech

Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech.

| Supports| Speech is not required for control and operation. Hardware provides alternate input methods with trackpad and keyboard.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation| Supports| User can operate by one hand with
Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.| | keyboard, trackpad or speech as input by built-in microphone.
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength

Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

| Supports| User can operate by one hand with keyboard, trackpad or speech as input by built-in microphone. Each operation of function control would require minimum

force and strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.| Supports| Keyboard has high contrast, simple symbols and icons, which requires minimum cognitive and learning abilities.

Revised 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines (access-board.gov)

Notes:

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations

402 Closed Functionality| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
402.1 General| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
402.2 Speech-Output Enabled| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
402.2.1 Information Displayed On-Screen| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to achieve this function.
402.2.2 Transactional Outputs| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to

achieve this function.

402.2.3 Speech Delivery Type and Coordination| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to

achieve this function.

402.2.4 User Control| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to

achieve this function.

402.2.5 Braille Instructions| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to

achieve this function.

402.3 Volume| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required

402.3.1 Private Listening

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Not Applicable

| Hardware is ready for Operating System to achieve this function.
402.3.2 Non-private Listening| Not Applicable|
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402.4 Characters on Display Screens| Not Applicable| Hardware is ready for Operating System to

achieve this function.

402.5 Characters on Variable Message Signs| Not Applicable|
403 Biometrics| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
403.1 General

Where provided, biometrics shall not be the only means for user identification or control.

EXCEPTION: Where at least two biometric options that use different biological characteristics are provided, ICT shall be permitted to use

biometrics as the only means for user identification or control.

|

Supports

|

User can be identified by input password.

404 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
404.1 General

ICT that transmits or converts information or communication shall not remove non-proprietary information provided for accessibility or shall

restore it upon delivery.

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Supports

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Original structure and description will be preserved.

405 Privacy| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
405.1 General

The same degree of privacy of input and output shall be provided to all

individuals. When speech output required by 402.2 is enabled, the screen shall not blank automatically.

|

Supports

| Speech input is not required to operate, user could use earphone through audio jack or Bluetooth solution to ensure

privacy.

406 Standard Connections| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
406.1 General

Where data connections used for input and output are provided, at least one of each type of connection shall conform to industry standard

non-proprietary formats.

|

Supports

| Hardware supports designs with industry standard, and user can find devices to connect with minimum effort in market.
407 Operable Parts| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
407.2 Contrast

Where provided, keys and controls shall contrast visually from background surfaces. Characters and symbols shall contrast visually

from background surfaces with either light characters or symbols on a dark background or dark characters or symbols on a light background.

|

Supports

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All physical keys and keys for control are in high contrast printing where light symbols on dark background.

407.3 Input Controls| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
407.3.1 Tactilely Discernible| Supports| Input and touch are operable without
Input controls shall be operable by touch and tactilely discernible without activation.| | activation.
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407.3.2 Alphabetic Keys

Where provided, individual alphabetic keys shall be arranged in a QWERTY-based keyboard layout and the “F” and “J” keys shall be tactilely distinct from the other keys.

|

Supports

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“F” and ”J” key on keyboard have tactile nubs.

407.3.3 Numeric Keys

Where provided, numeric keys shall be arranged in a 12-key ascending or descending keypad layout. The number five key shall be tactilely distinct from the other keys. Where the ICT provides an alphabetic overlay on numeric keys, the relationships between letters and digits shall conform to ITU-T Recommendation E.161 (incorporated by

reference, see 702.7.1).

|

Supports

|

A 12-key ascending numeric with tactile nub on ”5” is supported by numeric keypads on internal keyboard.

407.4 Key Repeat

Where a keyboard with key repeat is provided, the delay before the key repeat feature is activated shall be fixed at, or adjustable to, 2 seconds minimum.

|

Supports

| Keyboard repeat rate is supported and adjustable with operating system combined.
407.5 Timed Response

Where a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted visually, as well as by touch or sound, and shall be given the opportunity to

indicate that more time is needed.

|

Supports

| With settings that operating system provided, display dims or turns off, it is adjustable by users.
407.6 Operation

At least one mode of operation shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

|

Supports

|

Users can operate with one hand and require minimum force and dexterity.

407.7 Tickets, Fare Cards, and Keycards

Where tickets, fare cards, or keycards are provided, they shall have an orientation that is tactilely discernible if orientation is important to further use of the ticket, fare card, or keycard.

|

Not Applicable

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407.8 Reach Height and Depth| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
407.8.1 Vertical Reference Plane| Not Applicable|
407.8.1.1 Vertical Plane for Side Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.1.2 Vertical Plane for Forward Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.2 Side Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.2.1 Unobstructed Side Reach| Not Applicable|
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407.8.2.2 Obstructed Side Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.3 Forward Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.3.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.3.2 Obstructed Forward Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.3.2.1 Operable Part Height for ICT with Obstructed Forward Reach| Not Applicable|
407.8.3.2.2 Knee and Toe Space under ICT with Obstructed Forward

Reach

Where ICT emits lights in flashes, there shall be no more than three flashes in any one-second period.

EXCEPTION: Flashes that do not exceed the general flash and red flash thresholds defined in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1) are not required to conform to 408.3.

|

Supports

|

Indicators flash at most twice in one- second period.

409 Status Indicators| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
409.1 General

Where provided, status indicators shall be discernible visually and by touch or sound.

|

Supports

| All Controls could be from physically clicks or toggle of keys, status change will be notified by display or sound with combined

operating system.

410 Color Coding| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
410.1 General

Where provided, color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

|

Supports

|

Color coding is not to convey information of indicates alone.

411 Audible Signals| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
411.1 General

Where provided, audible signals or cues shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, or prompting a

response

|

Supports

| Users could get information or cues visually with combined operating system as well.
412 ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
412.2 Volume Gain| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
412.2.1 Volume Gain for Wireline Telephones| Not Applicable|
412.2.2 Volume Gain for Non-Wireline ICT

A method for increasing volume shall be provided for non-wireline ICT.

| Supports| Physical visually control key is provided with combined operating system.
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412.3 Interference Reduction and Magnetic Coupling| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
412.3.1 Wireless Handsets| Not Applicable|
412.3.2 Wireline Handsets| Not Applicable|
412.4 Digital Encoding of Speech| Not Applicable|
412.5 Real-Time Text Functionality| Reserved for future| Reserved for future
412.6 Caller ID| Not Applicable|
412.7 Video Communication

Where ICT provides real-time video functionality, the quality of the video shall be sufficient to support communication using sign language.

|

Supports

| Hardware provide camera and microphone and network connection ability for a video call combined with

operating system and apps.

Players and displays shall decode closed caption data and support display of captions.

|

Supports

| Live captions are currently available in English with operating system and apps.

413.1.2 Pass-Through of Closed Caption Data

Cabling and ancillary equipment shall pass through caption data.

|

Supports

| High-definition multimedia cables (HDMI) carry audio and video signals, and are technically capable of passing through

caption data to external display.

Revised 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines (access-board.gov)

Notes: This is a Hardware VPAT form, please see software VPAT form against available OS and applications.

Revised 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines (access-board.gov)

Notes:

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
*601.1 Scope*	Heading cell – no response required	Heading cell – no

response required
602 Support Documentation| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required

602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features

Documentation shall list and explain how to use the accessibility and compatibility features required by Chapters 4 and 5.

Documentation shall include accessibility features that are built-in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.

|

Supports

| Product introduction and documentation is available at https://www.asus.com/us/support/ VPAT form is available at https://www.asus.com/tw/laptops/for-

work/expertbook/expertbook-b3-flip-b3402-12th-

gen- intel/helpdesk_manual?model2Name=ExpertBook-
B3-Flip-B3402-12th-Gen-Intel
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Documentation in electronic format, including Web-based self- service support, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success

Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

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See WCAG 2.x section

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See information in WCAG 2.x section

602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation Where support documentation is only provided in non-electronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with disabilities

shall be provided upon request.

|

Supports

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Non-electronic documentation is available on demands with sales representatives.

603 Support Services| Heading cell – no response required| Heading cell – no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features

ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility

and compatibility features required by 602.2.

|

Supports

| ASUS Support page provides product information on compatibility and accessibilities at

https://www.asus.com/us/support/

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs

Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with

|

Supports

| ASUS Provide supports information through web link

https://www.asus.com/us/support/ https://www.asus.com/us/support/callus

disabilities.| |
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