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... (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 first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
... (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 first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 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 .../PPPoE 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 Test...
...; 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 .../PPPoE 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 Test...
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...POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information...PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to...
...POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information...PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for maintaining and fixing common issues with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to...
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... mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
... mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. 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 are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. 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.
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...for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen...operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC ...
...for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. To proceed, tap on the lock screen...operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC ...
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... working on tiled-format for easy access. Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you need in to organize and easily access...; apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and ...
... working on tiled-format for easy access. Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you need in to organize and easily access...; apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and ...
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... mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on the running apps. If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running app's thumbnail to go back to that...
... mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on the running apps. If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running app's thumbnail to go back to that...
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upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
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... then drag it . Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to browse through the apps. Double-tap...
... then drag it . Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to browse through the apps. Double-tap...
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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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window 54 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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window 54 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 charm 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 55
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm 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 55
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IMPORTANT! Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected ...networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions.
IMPORTANT! Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected ...networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions.
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... taskbar then tap the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. Type your user name and password then tap...
... taskbar then tap the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. Type your user name and password then tap...
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... button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap or > Shut down to sleep mode using Desktop mode...
... button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap or > Shut down to sleep mode using Desktop mode...
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... boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
... boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS...
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... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen...
... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen...
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Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ...
Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ...
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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 ... Refresh. Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your PC. 4. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your system.
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 ... Refresh. Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Type your PC. 4. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your system.