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... touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using 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...
... touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using 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...
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...174; 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 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP... 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...
...174; 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 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP... 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...
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... damage to complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you can refer to keep you can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual
... damage to complete a task. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that you can refer to keep you can help complete tasks. Notebook PC E-Manual
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The top view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
The top view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
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Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external...
... monitors or projectors. 18 Notebook PC E-Manual You can also use this port to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. VGA port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to an external...
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.... The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your...
.... The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. USB 2.0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are backward compatible to secure your...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 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.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 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.
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... key 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 (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to... the Start screen. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to...
... key 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 (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to... the Start screen. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to...
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... the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1.
... the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1.
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... on your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From the Start screen: Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse...
... on your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From the Start screen: Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse...
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Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps (on the app then drag ...
Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps (on the app then drag ...
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... select the All Apps icon then press . Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to...
... select the All Apps icon then press . Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to...
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... mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar...
... mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar...
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Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Launch the app you to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to snap. 2. IMPORTANT!
Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Launch the app you to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to snap. 2. IMPORTANT!
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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... of the U.S. Spanish Swedish ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer..., click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Department of user inactivity.
... of the U.S. Spanish Swedish ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer..., click the mouse or press any key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for detail information on the keyboard. Department of user inactivity.
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... possible hearing damage, do not listen at http://www.ecolabel.eu. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label...
... possible hearing damage, do not listen at http://www.ecolabel.eu. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. European Union Eco-label This Notebook PC has been awarded the EU Flower label...