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... 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
... 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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... 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 .../PPPoE 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 Using...
... 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 .../PPPoE 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 Using...
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...hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to...section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using ...
...hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to...section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using ...
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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 29 right. Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad to scroll left or down ) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up /down . To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Two-finger scroll (up or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad. the touchpad.
Notebook PC E-Manual 29 right. Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad to scroll left or down ) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll up /down . To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Two-finger scroll (up or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad. the touchpad.
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...keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. 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 switch between these ...Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the Start screen.
...keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. 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 switch between these ...Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to go back to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to the Start screen.
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... PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms 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. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the... in to your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items,...
... PC. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms 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. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the... in to your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. After configuring the basic items,...
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NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in ...just one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button...
NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in ...just one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button...
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...: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until... Start screen. lower left corner then tap on the running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm...
...: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until... Start screen. lower left corner then tap on the running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm...
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... an app to launch it. Launching apps (on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to a new location.
... an app to launch it. Launching apps (on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to a new location.
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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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Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane 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 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane 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 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting ...connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Internet connection....
... a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting ...connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Internet connection....
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Return to the Internet then tap Next. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. 7.
Return to the Internet then tap Next. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. 7.
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... to sleep mode using Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at... Down from the Charm bar then tap > or Shut down to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off .
... to sleep mode using Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at... Down from the Charm bar then tap > or Shut down to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off .
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...system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ...boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Atheros B[oWoitndAogwesntBoot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
...system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ...boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Atheros B[oWoitndAogwesntBoot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 69
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... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
... > Start Easy Flash, then press . 74 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Aptio Setup Utility - F1...
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... your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this during POST: 1. Tap Refresh. 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... before refreshing your account password then tap Continue. 7. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Type your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual or 4. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6.
... your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this during POST: 1. Tap Refresh. 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... before refreshing your account password then tap Continue. 7. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Type your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual or 4. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6.
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... restore your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before performing this option. Tap your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. Tap Reset...
... restore your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before performing this option. Tap your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. Tap Reset...