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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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... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that...
... 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. Notebook PC E-Manual Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can refer to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that...
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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 The top view may vary per region or country.
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing. 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
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to the Gestures for typing. 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
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock 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 is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
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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 ...
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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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. 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
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... Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, ...and Normal. 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...
... Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. If you opened. Press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, ...and Normal. 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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... setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen...
... setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen...
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... it changes to a new location. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to...
... it changes to a new location. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to...
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Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Double-tap on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Working with ...
Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Double-tap on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Working with ...
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... the All Apps icon then press . 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.
... the All Apps icon then press . 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.
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Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Charm bar The Charm ...
Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Charm bar The Charm ...
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Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2. Launch another app. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! 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. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1.
Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2. Launch another app. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! 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. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1.
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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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.... Spanish Swedish ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of the U.S. Please visit...
.... Spanish Swedish ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the keyboard. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program of the U.S. Please visit...
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... volume levels for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. 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...
... volume levels for easy upgrades and longer lifetime through takeback policy. 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...