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... 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 30 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 32...
... 23 Press the power button 23 Gestures for the touchpad 24 Using the touchpad 24 Using the keyboard 29 Function keys 29 Function keys for ASUS Apps 30 Windows®8 keys 30 Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on selected models 30 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 32...
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Working with Windows® apps 36 Launching apps 36 Customizing apps 36 Closing apps...37 Accessing the Apps screen 38 Charms bar...40 Snap feature...42 Other keyboard shortcuts 44 Connecting to wireless networks 46 Wi-Fi ...46 Bluetooth ...48 Airplane mode 50 Connecting .../PPPoE network connection 51 Configuring a static IP network connection 55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 56 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 58 LifeFrame...58 Power4Gear Hybrid 60 Instant On...61 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 64 Using...
Working with Windows® apps 36 Launching apps 36 Customizing apps 36 Closing apps...37 Accessing the Apps screen 38 Charms bar...40 Snap feature...42 Other keyboard shortcuts 44 Connecting to wireless networks 46 Wi-Fi ...46 Bluetooth ...48 Airplane mode 50 Connecting .../PPPoE network connection 51 Configuring a static IP network connection 55 Turning your Notebook PC off 56 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 56 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 58 LifeFrame...58 Power4Gear Hybrid 60 Instant On...61 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 64 Using...
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Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it . click menu. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use ...this button to launch it. the settings bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent...
Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it . click menu. You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use ...this button to launch it. the settings bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 25 One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent...
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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. the Charms bar. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch your running apps. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to its menu.
Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. the Charms bar. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual To drop the item to launch your running apps. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to its menu.
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Press to toggle between these keys as... Your Notebook PC also comes with 15 select keys that can also use for numeric input. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between using these display color enhancement modes: ...
Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. Press to toggle between these keys as... Your Notebook PC also comes with 15 select keys that can also use for numeric input. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Keyboard as Numeric Keypad (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to switch between using these display color enhancement modes: ...
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...PC 5. Wait for the first time: 1. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow ...174;8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC 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. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windows ...
...PC 5. Wait for the first time: 1. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow ...174;8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC 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. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windows ...
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...Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat ...for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button Windows®...
...Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 33 It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat ...for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button Windows®...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to that running app. Hover your... PC E-Manual 35 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer ...
... corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to that running app. Hover your... PC E-Manual 35 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer ...
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...-click on the app to a new location. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then tap or...
...-click on the app to a new location. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to activate its settings bar then tap or...
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From the running app's screen, press . Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to a hand icon. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to close it.
From the running app's screen, press . Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to a hand icon. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to close it.
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Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. From the Start screen, press to launch the All Apps bar. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the top edge to select the All Apps icon then press . 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Swipe from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard.
Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. From the Start screen, press to launch the All Apps bar. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the top edge to select the All Apps icon then press . 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Swipe from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard.
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Tap on the Start screen. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the Start screen using your touchpad. 1. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the app to pin on the icon.
Tap on the Start screen. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the Start screen using your touchpad. 1. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the app to pin on the icon.
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... Notebook PC E-Manual Use your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your... screen. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's ...
... Notebook PC E-Manual Use your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your... screen. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's ...
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... in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or... email. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer.
... in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or... email. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer.
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Ensure that your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to the left or right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to work or switch between apps. Snap feature The .... Hover the mouse point on the top side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Snap bar Using Snap Use your screen. 3. Launch the app you to activate and use Snap. 1. IMPORTANT!
Ensure that your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to the left or right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad, or keyboard to work or switch between apps. Snap feature The .... Hover the mouse point on the top side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Snap bar Using Snap Use your screen. 3. Launch the app you to activate and use Snap. 1. IMPORTANT!
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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 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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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 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down. • You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, ...
Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap > Shut down. • You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, ...