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... open 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... open 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 41 Using the numeric keypad 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 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 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter ...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your ...
...Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter ...1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your ...
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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: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
... 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: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions...
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... There are already in your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the ...
... There are already in your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC, illustrated as audios and videos, when played in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the ...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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... • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear... to guide you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook ...
... • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear... to guide you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook ...
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NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen 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. Zoom in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 It helps organize all the applications you can use while...
NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen 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. Zoom in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 It helps organize all the applications you can use while...
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NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the ...
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the ...
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upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner 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 the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner 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 the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
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... 51 Press to browse through the apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it.
... 51 Press to browse through the apps. Resizing apps Right-click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it.
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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 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 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer ...-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...
Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select Properties. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer ...-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... Close to the Internet then click Next. 9. Type your user name and password then click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Return to the Internet. 5.
... Close to the Internet then click Next. 9. Type your user name and password then click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Return to the Internet. 5.
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Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . To do a normal shutdown. • ... PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then click > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window.
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. You can also shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . To do a normal shutdown. • ... PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then click > Shut down 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On...
... 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. On...
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
... 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
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...3. Click Refresh your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to refresh. 6. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points to... learn more about using this during POST: 1. Click 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 ...
...3. Click Refresh your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to refresh. 6. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. In the Refresh your PC screen, read the bullet points to... learn more about using this during POST: 1. Click 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 ...
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Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option then click Next. 5. Click Reset. Reset your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Restart your PC IMPORTANT! ...
Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option then click Next. 5. Click Reset. Reset your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Restart your PC IMPORTANT! ...