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... the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other ...IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other ...IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides...
... the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides...
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.... Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the...
.... Power indicator The power indicator lights up when the capital lock function is in sleep mode 16 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the...
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...simulate the right-click functions. Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function ...to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
...simulate the right-click functions. Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function ...to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen.
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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...setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes... until the setup screen appears. 2. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first...
...setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to guide you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes... until the setup screen appears. 2. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first...
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...; apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. User account Zoom in to your Notebook PC. It ... Start screen and displayed on tiledformat for easy access. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® apps These are fully launched.
...; apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. User account Zoom in to your Notebook PC. It ... Start screen and displayed on tiledformat for easy access. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® apps These are fully launched.
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... on the lower left corner then tap on the running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer... on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your keyboard to go back to...
... on the lower left corner then tap on the running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer... on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your keyboard to go back to...
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... activate its settings bar then tap or . Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen using...
... activate its settings bar then tap or . Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to launch it. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen using...
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Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8. \ Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8. \ Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows® tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function Notebook PC E-Manual 53
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows® tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function Notebook PC E-Manual 53
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Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures....Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Connecting to wired ...
Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures....Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 59 Connecting to wired ...
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7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8.
7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8.
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... the power button once. Select Sleep from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. To do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down. • You can also shut down...
... the power button once. Select Sleep from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. To do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down. • You can also shut down...
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... Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
... Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
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... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network...
... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS.
... Megatrends, Inc. Connect your Notebook PC. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS.
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... about using this during POST. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. IMPORTANT! Troubleshoot By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh your PC ...Use Refresh your PC if you would like to refresh. 6. Type your PC. 4. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Tap the account you...
... about using this during POST. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. IMPORTANT! Troubleshoot By pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh your PC ...Use Refresh your PC if you would like to refresh. 6. Type your PC. 4. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Tap the account you...
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... PC to restore your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this option then tap Next. 5. Restart your PC IMPORTANT! Wait for Windows® to its default settings. In the Reset your system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Back up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read...
... PC to restore your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this option then tap Next. 5. Restart your PC IMPORTANT! Wait for Windows® to its default settings. In the Reset your system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Back up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read...