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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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Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the ...
Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the ...
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... a backlit keyboard. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: • The...
... a backlit keyboard. It also enables you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of your Notebook PC's keyboard. NOTE: • The...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function... of function keys that can be used as below: 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: Gamma...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 35 Turns the speaker on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the last app you opened. If you are two special Windows® keys on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Function... of function keys that can be used as below: 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: Gamma...
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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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... the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. After... configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook...
... the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. After... configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook...
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...; apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® apps These are fully launched. It also includes the following features that you need in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ... on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place...
...; apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® apps These are fully launched. It also includes the following features that you need in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ... on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place...
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... on the lower left corner then tap on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running app's thumbnail to go back to that app. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your mouse pointer on the running app... running apps. Hover your keyboard to go back to show all running app. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to use the Snap feature. If you want...
... on the lower left corner then tap on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on a running app's thumbnail to go back to that app. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your mouse pointer on the running app... running apps. Hover your keyboard to go back to show all running app. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to use the Snap feature. If you want...
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... can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . 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...
... can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap or . 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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...'s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Internet connection. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service...� Desktop. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
...'s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Internet connection. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service...� Desktop. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 59 IMPORTANT! Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
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Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 7. Return to the Internet then tap Next.
Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Notebook PC E-Manual 61 7. Return to the Internet then tap Next.
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... Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at... 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 on Sleep mode, press the power button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at... 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.
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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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... disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save & Exit To...
... disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. 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. To update the BIOS: 1. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save & Exit To...
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... screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this during POST. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 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 Refresh your PC...
... screen, read the bullet points to learn more about using this during POST. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 83 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 Refresh your PC...
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Restart your Notebook PC to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to learn more about using this during POST. 2. In the Reset your ...
Restart your Notebook PC to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to learn more about using this during POST. 2. In the Reset your ...