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... the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual...
... the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 41 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 LifeFrame...72 Power4Gear Hybrid...74 Instant On...76 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook ... replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to...
Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook ... replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to...
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... the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual.
... the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual.
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..., such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to...
..., such as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models) The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. Stop Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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...to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, ...PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: ...
...to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual From the setup screen, ...PC. 3. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: ...
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...allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you need in to your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears...
...allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on... your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you need in to your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears...
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... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to show all running app...
... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to show all running app...
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Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more details, refer to a new location. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the top side until it changes to use the Snap feature. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you want to a hand icon.
Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more details, refer to a new location. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the top side until it changes to use the Snap feature. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you want to a hand icon.
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... app to browse through the apps. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Press...
... app to browse through the apps. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 51 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Press...
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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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 60 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 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 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select ... PC E-Manual Right-click on 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. To configure your Internet connection. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. NOTE...
IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select ... PC E-Manual Right-click on 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. To configure your Internet connection. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. NOTE...
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... Internet. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect. 11. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Close to the next steps if you just created. 13. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically...
... Internet. Type your User name, Password, and Connection name then tap Connect. 11. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Close to the next steps if you just created. 13. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically...
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.... Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . You can also shut down your Notebook PC to sleep mode using...: • Tap from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down 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. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . You can also shut down your Notebook PC to sleep mode using...: • Tap from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window.
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... Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for...
... Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for...
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... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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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... is plugged in to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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...
... is plugged in to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 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...
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... up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. Tap your PC IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! In the Reset your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Reset your preferred reset option: Just...
... up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read the bullet points to a power source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. Tap your PC IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! In the Reset your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Reset your preferred reset option: Just...