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... the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
... the display panel 24 Press the power button 24 Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for...
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... Windows® Apps...39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 43 Launching apps...43 Customizing apps...43 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode... network connection 61 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 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self...
... Windows® Apps...39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 43 Launching apps...43 Customizing apps...43 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting to wireless networks 56 Wi-Fi...56 Bluetooth ...58 Airplane mode... network connection 61 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 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self...
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Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Using the touch screen Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual 25
Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Using the touch screen Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual 25
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Top edge swipe Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the and down and slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to view its menu. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge of the screen to pan the screen left or right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel.
Top edge swipe Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the and down and slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to view its menu. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge of the screen to pan the screen left or right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel.
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One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch it off the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it .
One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch it off the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it .
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the settings bar. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- click menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it .
the settings bar. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- click menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it .
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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 menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. the Charms bar. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. the Charms bar. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
... models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard 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. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened.
Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened.
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... use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Wait ...174;8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using ...
... use on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. Wait ...174;8 tutorial appears. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using ...
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...Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps ...require signing in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 ...
...Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps ...require signing in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 ...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 40 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 40 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.
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... key on your keyboard to go back to show all running apps. If you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Hotspot upper left corner... the upper left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start...
... key on your keyboard to go back to show all running apps. If you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Hotspot upper left corner... the upper left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start...
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... on selected models) Tap an app to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching apps (on...
... on selected models) Tap an app to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching apps (on...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 45 From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . 1. Closing apps (on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to close it . Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the screen to the bottom of the running app's screen, press .
Notebook PC E-Manual 45 From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . 1. Closing apps (on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to close it . Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the screen to the bottom of the running app's screen, press .
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Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Horizontal scroll bar 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Horizontal scroll bar 46 Notebook PC E-Manual
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From the Start screen, press All Apps icon then press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Tap to launch the All Apps bar. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the .
From the Start screen, press All Apps icon then press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Tap to launch the All Apps bar. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the .
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In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin the selected app on the icon. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen (on selected models) or touchpad. (on the Start screen. 2. Tap screen. to pin on selected models) 1. Tap on the Start 1. Right-click on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2.
In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin the selected app on the icon. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen (on selected models) or touchpad. (on the Start screen. 2. Tap screen. to pin on selected models) 1. Tap on the Start 1. Right-click on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2.
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Charms bar Notebook PC E-Manual 49 It consists of several charms that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.
Charms bar Notebook PC E-Manual 49 It consists of several charms that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.
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Move your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Press . 50 Notebook PC E-Manual Use your mouse pointer on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.
Move your Notebook PC's touch screen (on selected models), touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Press . 50 Notebook PC E-Manual Use your mouse pointer on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.