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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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...; 8 operating system. Appendices This 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup ...the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST...
...; 8 operating system. Appendices This 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. About this manual NOTE: The following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup ...the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with your Notebook PC. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST...
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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 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience.
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 NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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 use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience.
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To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Two-finger scroll (up/down . 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 or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. the touchpad.
To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Two-finger scroll (up/down . 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 or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. the touchpad.
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... simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. 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 display color... 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 the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard ...
... simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to go back to the Start screen. 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 display color... 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 the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard ...
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... in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about... Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC for...
... in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you in to learn more about... Windows®8 functionalities. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC for...
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... in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. It helps organize all the ...applications you to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access.
... in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. It helps organize all the ...applications you to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access.
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top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. For more ... keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From a running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go...
top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. For more ... keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From a running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go...
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... apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad...
... apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad...
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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 network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3.
... a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3.
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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. 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.
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... from the drop-down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to sleep...
... from the drop-down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . Notebook PC E-Manual 59 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to sleep...
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...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... Sets the system 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. BIOS Settings NOTE...
...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... Sets the system 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. BIOS Settings NOTE...
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.... 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard...
.... 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your Notebook PC. 4. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard...
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Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press 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.... 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Tap Refresh. IMPORTANT! Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. To access this option then tap Next. 5. or 4. Type your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before ...
Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. Restart your Notebook PC then press 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.... 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Tap Refresh. IMPORTANT! Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. To access this option then tap Next. 5. or 4. Type your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before ...
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... an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Reset your PC IMPORTANT! or 4. IMPORTANT! Tap Reset. Ensure that your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. In the...
... an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Reset your PC IMPORTANT! or 4. IMPORTANT! Tap Reset. Ensure that your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 77 Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. In the...