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... the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
... the pointer 29 One-finger gestures 30 Two-finger gestures 32 Three-finger gestures 33 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad 36 Using the optical drive 37 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other ...IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows® apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...48 Snap feature...50 Other ...IP/PPPoE network connection 59 Configuring a static IP network connection 63 Turning your Notebook PC off 64 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 64 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 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 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading...
... 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 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to change the settings of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading...
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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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
... 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. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned on and blinks slowly when the...
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...used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this... key to go back to the Start screen. 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes...
...used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. If you opened. Press this... key to go back to the Start screen. 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 switch between these display color enhancement modes...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to use on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch ...Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to your ...
... To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in to use on your PC 5. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch ...Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to your ...
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... and displayed on your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. 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... E-Manual 41 It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in/out button Windows® apps These are fully launched.
... and displayed on your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. 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... E-Manual 41 It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in/out button Windows® apps These are fully launched.
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...: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the upper or lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner From a running app's screen: Hover your mouse pointer on... to show all running app or when you launched more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running apps. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your mouse pointer on the Start screen thumbnail to go...
...: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the upper or lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner From a running app's screen: Hover your mouse pointer on... to show all running app or when you launched more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running apps. Notebook PC E-Manual 43 NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your mouse pointer on the Start screen thumbnail to go...
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... your apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . Press to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once...
... your apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . Press to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once...
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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 52 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 52 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 53
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 53
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...for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. Right-click on ...procedures. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer to wired networks...
...for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. Right-click on ...procedures. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer to wired networks...
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7. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 61
7. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. Notebook PC E-Manual 61
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...: • 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 Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for... off your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window.
...: • 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 Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for... off your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window.
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... Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
... Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] [Atheros Boot Agent] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option...
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... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network...
... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Launch CSM [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Boot Option #2 [P1: Hitachi HTS547..] Boot Option #3 Boot[AOtphteiroons#B1oot Agent] Atheros Boot Agent CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Network...
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Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS ...
Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent P1: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384 Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 81 Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS ...
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...during POST. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Tap the account you want to refresh. 6. 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... PC if you would like to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Restart your PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Wait for Windows® to a power source before refreshing your Notebook PC is plugged in to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3....
...during POST. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 Tap the account you want to refresh. 6. 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... PC if you would like to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Restart your PC. 4. IMPORTANT! Wait for Windows® to a power source before refreshing your Notebook PC is plugged in to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3....
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.... 3. To access this option then tap Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Restart your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. In the Reset your system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Back up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read...
.... 3. To access this option then tap Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Restart your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to its default settings. In the Reset your system. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Back up all your data before resetting your PC screen, read...