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...® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling ...Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook...
...® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling ...Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook...
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...) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com...
...) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com...
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... PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. Press...
... PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. Press...
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...on your user account. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to provide a one place. NOTE:... Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required 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 to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT!...
...on your user account. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to provide a one place. NOTE:... Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required 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 to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT!...
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... on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start...
... on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start...
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Hover your mouse pointer to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to launch the Charm bar. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app.
Hover your mouse pointer to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to launch the Charm bar. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app.
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... alt + f4. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to...the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app to launch ...apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to browse through the apps. Move your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. Press enter to...
... alt + f4. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to...the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app to launch ...apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to browse through the apps. Move your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. Press enter to...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2.
Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2.
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... allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The... right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your screen.
... allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The... right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your screen.
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Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you can ...also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This...
Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you can ...also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This...
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.... 1. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then...
.... 1. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then...
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... fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless...
... fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless...
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Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To shut down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Select Shut Down from the drop-down from the desktop. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown.
Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To shut down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Select Shut Down from the drop-down from the desktop. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown.
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...).The software that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup... PC that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it ON. If the POST discovers...
...).The software that the hard disk is powered ON with selections to boot from your Notebook PC before turning it will display a message on the screen when you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [f2] upon bootup... PC that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC's power-ON message appears on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn it ON. If the POST discovers...
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... both the power adapter and battery pack). 36 Notebook PC User Manual A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you use the power saving features, your system. STR is depleted. You will fail...
... both the power adapter and battery pack). 36 Notebook PC User Manual A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you use the power saving features, your system. STR is depleted. You will fail...
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Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low ... (f7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display.
Follow the icons instead of the function keys. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). stretches the screen area to -Disk depending on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to fill the entire display when using low ... (f7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display.
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... Power4Gear Hybrid (fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Allows you to use a larger portion of...
... Power4Gear Hybrid (fn+Space Bar): This key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between various power saving modes. Allows you to use a larger portion of...
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... d o w s Boot Option #1 Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi P2: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8C2 S Disabled HTS727575A9E364) →← : Select ↑↓ : Select Screen Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version...Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device 1. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. ...
... d o w s Boot Option #1 Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi P2: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8C2 S Disabled HTS727575A9E364) →← : Select ↑↓ : Select Screen Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version...Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual The actual screens may differ by models and territories. Boot Device 1. Press [Enter] and select a device as the Boot Option #1. ...
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...then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : ...Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4.
...then this only limits access to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Password is then cleared. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : ...Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Leave the Create New Password field blank and press [Enter]. 4.
