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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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... on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 the... following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Starting up . ...
... on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 the... following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Starting up . ...
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... require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on ... PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (...
... require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on ... PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (...
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... the app to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow... your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen.
... the app to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow... your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen.
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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 that app. Hover your mouse pointer 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. (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 that app. Hover your mouse pointer 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. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps.
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...pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the app to a hand icon. 2. 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 then drag to launch and customize your... mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to browse through the apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Launching apps Position your apps. ...
...pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the app to a hand icon. 2. 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 then drag to launch and customize your... mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to browse through the apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Launching apps Position your apps. ...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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. 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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen 1. 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
Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen 1. 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
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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing...
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing...
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... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16...
... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16...
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Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Hover the ...mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to...
Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Hover the ...mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to...
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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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12...
... 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12...
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Select Shut Down from the desktop. 1. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the drop-down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Launch the Charm bar. 2. 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 desktop. 1. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the drop-down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Launch the Charm bar. 2. To shut down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM
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... or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the display. 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 may get a message reporting "No operating ...system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded 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 reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a ...
... or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with the display. 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 may get a message reporting "No operating ...system found" if the hard disk was not preloaded 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 reduce air circulation such as a permanent part of the Notebook PC's architecture.The POST includes a ...
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... is low. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 36 Notebook PC User Manual You will fail and lose data if no power supply (e.g. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in the battery. Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery...
... is low. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). 36 Notebook PC User Manual You will fail and lose data if no power supply (e.g. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in the battery. Right-click the battery icon Pointer over the battery...
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... key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.)... Notebook PC User Manual 43 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key ...
... key while pressing a key with an on sleep button setting in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.)... Notebook PC User Manual 43 stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. "ZZ" Icon (f1): Places the Notebook PC in power management setup). The Hot Key ...
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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).
.... 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).
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...n 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.14.1219. Boot Device 1. Copyright...(C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. M �a�i�n A�d��v�a��n�c��e�d ...
...n 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.14.1219. Boot Device 1. Copyright...(C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. A-4 Notebook PC User Manual On the Boot screen, select Boot Option #1. M �a�i�n A�d��v�a��n�c��e�d ...
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... enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.... Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm...
... enter the User Password whenever you would like to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save ESC : Exit Version 2.... Password NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security NOT INSTALLED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Enter the current password and press [Enter]. 3. Leave the Confirm...