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... the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with...
... the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Multimedia control keys (on selected models 36 Numeric keypad (on selected models 37 Using the optical drive 38 Chapter 3: Working with...
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...; Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using...
...; Apps...43 Hotspots...44 Working with Windows® apps 47 Launching apps...47 Customizing apps...47 Closing apps...48 Accessing the Apps screen 49 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...53 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 62 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid...70 Instant On...72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using...
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... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety... statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This ...
... chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety... statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This ...
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... The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for the...
... The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. It also enables you to the Gestures for the...
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... your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC, illustrated as below . Stop Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 36 Notebook PC...
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... on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC ...secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. Watch this to your Notebook...
... on your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC ...secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. Watch this to your Notebook...
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Zoom in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your ... organize all the applications you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. It also includes the following features that you need...
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Zoom in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your ... organize all the applications you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. It also includes the following features that you need...
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... on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your...
... on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your...
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NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. For more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon.
NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. For more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon.
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... Double-tap on the app to launch an app. Press to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Press twice then use the arrow keys...
... Double-tap on the app to launch an app. Press to activate its settings bar then tap or or . Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Press twice then use the arrow keys...
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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 55
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 55
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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 56 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 56 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port. Right-click on your Internet connection. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your... to the following actions. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
... networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port. Right-click on your Internet connection. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your... to the following actions. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
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... Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. 5. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK. Tap Close to the Internet. Type your user...
... Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. 5. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK. Tap Close to the Internet. Type your user...
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... can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. Select... PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window.
... can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. Select... PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. You may differ...
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... Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. 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. Save & Exit To keep your...
... Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. 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. Save & Exit To keep your...
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...Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your current files and applications. 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 ... press during POST: 1. Restart your PC. 4. Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your system. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this during POST. 2. In the Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual...
...Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your current files and applications. 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 ... press during POST: 1. Restart your PC. 4. Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your system. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this during POST. 2. In the Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Notebook PC E-Manual...
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Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. In the Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn ...
Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. In the Reset your PC IMPORTANT! Reset your PC screen, read the bullet points to learn ...