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... the touch 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
... the touch 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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...® App 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 shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode...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...
...® App 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 shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode...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...
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... contains additional information and tips that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you can help complete tasks.
... contains additional information and tips that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you can help complete tasks.
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Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Using the touch screen (on selected models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your Notebook PC. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers ... on the touch panel. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual on the touch panel. Refer to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch...
Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Using the touch screen (on selected models) Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your Notebook PC. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers ... on the touch panel. 24 Notebook PC E-Manual on the touch panel. Refer to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Gestures for the touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch...
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... down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the screen to pan the screen left or right. to view its menu. Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to close an app, tap and hold the... app tile and drag it . the top side of the running app, swipe from the top edge of the and down to the bottom of the screen to a new location.
... down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the screen to pan the screen left or right. to view its menu. Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to close an app, tap and hold the... app tile and drag it . the top side of the running app, swipe from the top edge of the and down to the bottom of the screen to a new location.
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Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button ... launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to launch it. One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to open the right-
Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button ... launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to launch it. One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to open the right-
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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your finger from the top edge to its menu. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to view its new location, lift your running app, swipe from the touchpad. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual
Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your finger from the top edge to its menu. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to view its new location, lift your running app, swipe from the touchpad. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. the Charm bar. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to 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 31 Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity.
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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 Start screen. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are ...already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to ...
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 Start screen. Press this key to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There are ...already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to ...
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...License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. To start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the ...the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When ...
...License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for the first time: 1. To start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the ...the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When ...
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... helps organize all the applications you need in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 User account Zoom in to your user account. NOTE...
... helps organize all the applications you need in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 User account Zoom in to your user account. NOTE...
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Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 36 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... left corner then tap on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the upper...
... left corner then tap on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the upper...
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... PC E-Manual Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch it. Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the ...app tile then drag it to browse through the apps. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click ...
... PC E-Manual Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps (on selected models) Tap an app to launch it. Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the ...app tile then drag it to browse through the apps. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click ...
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Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it . Closing apps (on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the screen to close it . 1. From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the running app's screen, press . 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it . Closing apps (on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on selected models) Tap and hold the top side of the screen to close it . 1. From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the running app's screen, press . 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Tap to launch the All Apps bar. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on your Notebook ...PC. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the All Apps icon then press . From the Start screen, press to launch the All...
... to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Tap to launch the All Apps bar. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on your Notebook ...PC. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the All Apps icon then press . From the Start screen, press to launch the All...
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In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. to pin on the Start 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Tap on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap screen. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on selected models) 1.
In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. to pin on the Start 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin the selected app on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the icon. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Tap on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap screen. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. (on selected models) 1.
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... consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press ...Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the...
... consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press ...Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Launching the Charm bar Charm Bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen to launch the Charm bar. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the...
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... allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start...
... allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start...
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Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. IMPORTANT! Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2.
Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. IMPORTANT! Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2.