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... the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows®...; UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows®...; UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...® App 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode...network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68...
...® App 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode...network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68...
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... message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that you can...
... message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates sections that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual This message contains important information that you can...
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... selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch the Charm bar. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad. Refer to shuffle your Notebook PC. on selected models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from ...the right edge of the screen to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your two fingers on the touch panel. Using the touch...
... selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch the Charm bar. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad. Refer to shuffle your Notebook PC. on selected models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from ...the right edge of the screen to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your two fingers on the touch panel. Using the touch...
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to pan the screen left or right. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Tap and hold Tap/Double tap • To move an app, ...drag it . tap an application to • To close it . Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the running app and drag it down and slide your finger... screen to view the All Apps to a new location. the top side of the screen to view its menu. bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top...
to pan the screen left or right. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 Tap and hold Tap/Double tap • To move an app, ...drag it . tap an application to • To close it . Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the running app and drag it down and slide your finger... screen to view the All Apps to a new location. the top side of the screen to view its menu. bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top...
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...launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Notebook PC E-Manual 27 One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent...button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. the settings bar. click menu. Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to open the right- You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In ...
...launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Notebook PC E-Manual 27 One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent...button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. the settings bar. click menu. Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to open the right- You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In ...
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Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the top edge to its menu. the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad.
Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the top edge to its menu. the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad.
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31
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...If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch... ASUS apps. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that...
...If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch... ASUS apps. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that...
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... basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 ...your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your ...
... basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC. Press the power button on your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 ...your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Watch this to use on your ...
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User account Zoom in/out button Windows® App These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 ... includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need...
User account Zoom in/out button Windows® App These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 ... includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
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...or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right...; apps. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner If...
...or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right...; apps. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner If...
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... with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch it to browse through the apps. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start... screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and ...
... with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch it to browse through the apps. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start... screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and ...
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From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . Closing apps (on the top side of the screen to close it . 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the running app's screen, press . 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . Closing apps (on the top side of the screen to close it . 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the running app's screen, press . 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Notebook PC E-Manual ...41 Tap to launch the All Apps bar. From the Start screen, press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already ...
... bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Notebook PC E-Manual ...41 Tap to launch the All Apps bar. From the Start screen, press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already ...
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on the Start 1. to pin the selected app on selected models) 1. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Tap screen. Right-click on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on the Start 1. to pin the selected app on selected models) 1. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Tap screen. Right-click on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of the screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of your mouse pointer on selected models...
... that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of the screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of your mouse pointer on selected models...
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... allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications...
... allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications...
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Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2. Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. IMPORTANT!
Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2. Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. IMPORTANT!