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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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... be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this...
... be followed to keep you can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. Notebook PC E-Manual Conventions used in this...
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...models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your Notebook PC. Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of the... screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your running apps. Refer to launch the Charm bar. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad. on the touch panel. 24 Notebook PC E-...
...models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your Notebook PC. Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of the... screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your running apps. Refer to launch the Charm bar. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad. on the touch panel. 24 Notebook PC E-...
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... app and drag it down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the and down to the bottom of the screen to close an app, tap and hold launch it • On Desktop mode, double- the top side of the running app, swipe from the top... edge of the screen to view its menu. Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to pan the screen left or right. Tap and hold the app tile and drag it...
... app and drag it down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the and down to the bottom of the screen to close an app, tap and hold launch it • On Desktop mode, double- the top side of the running app, swipe from the top... edge of the screen to view its menu. Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to pan the screen left or right. Tap and hold the app tile and drag it...
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Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it . You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button ... 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 open the right- NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line...
Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it . You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button ... 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 open the right- NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line...
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the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to its menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch your finger from the top edge to view its new location, lift your running app, swipe from the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps.
the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to its menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch your finger from the top edge to view its new location, lift your running app, swipe from the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps.
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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 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 the last app you opened. If you are two ...special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, ...
... back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 the last app you opened. If you are two ...special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, ...
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...Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap...PC E-Manual Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you start your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms...
...Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap...PC E-Manual Watch this to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you start your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. User account Zoom in/out button Windows® App These are fully launched. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account... before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need ...
Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. User account Zoom in/out button Windows® App These are fully launched. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account... before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need ...
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Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... upper or lower right corner Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running... app's thumbnail to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner If you want to the Snap feature ...Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to a hand icon. For more than one app,...
... upper or lower right corner Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running... app's thumbnail to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner If you want to the Snap feature ...Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to a hand icon. For more than one app,...
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... apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . 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 it to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's touch... screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or ...
... apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . 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 it to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's touch... screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or ...
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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 . 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. Closing apps (on the top side of the screen to close it .
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 . 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. Closing apps (on the top side of the screen to close it .
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...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. 2. Horizontal scroll 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 select the All Apps icon then press . Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on...
...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. 2. Horizontal scroll 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 select the All Apps icon then press . Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on...
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to select and launch the settings bar. 2. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Tap on selected models) 1. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on the app to pin on the Start 1. Tap screen.
to select and launch the settings bar. 2. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Tap on selected models) 1. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on the app to pin on the Start 1. Tap screen.
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Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the ...Charm bar. (on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Move your Notebook PC. It...
Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the ...Charm bar. (on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Move your Notebook PC. It...
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Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, ... This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app.
Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, ... This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app.
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IMPORTANT! Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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. 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. 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! Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 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. 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. 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.