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... 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen...
... 26 Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen panel 27 Using the touchpad...29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen...
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... with Windows® apps 45 Launching apps...45 Customizing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 48 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 56 Connecting to wireless networks 58 Wi-Fi...58 Bluetooth ...60 Airplane mode...62 Connecting to wired networks 63 Configuring a dynamic ...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST...
... with Windows® apps 45 Launching apps...45 Customizing apps...45 Accessing the Apps screen 48 Charms bar...51 Snap feature...54 Other keyboard shortcuts 56 Connecting to wireless networks 58 Wi-Fi...58 Bluetooth ...60 Airplane mode...62 Connecting to wired networks 63 Configuring a dynamic ...Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 66 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 Power4Gear Hybrid...68 ASUS VivoBook app launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 80 Using POST...
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... Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING...
... Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that you can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen panel. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING...
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The top view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
The top view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your Notebook PC Top View NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook PC model. 12 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
... The Notebook PC is plugged to a power source and the battery power is between 10% to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. Bluetooth / Wireless indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. The Notebook PC is running on battery mode...
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It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this... quick access to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. NOTE: For more information, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. ASUS Vivo key Press this key to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this... quick access to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. NOTE: For more information, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to the ASUS VivoBook app launcher section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with...
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USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
USB 2.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers. Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your Notebook PC using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. Right Side Memory card reader This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDHC card formats. Notebook PC E-Manual 19
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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 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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 36 Notebook PC E-Manual Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to the Start screen.
If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to the Start screen.
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... screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
... screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system...
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
.... Notebook PC E-Manual 43 Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
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... an app to launch an app. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch it . Position your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it...
... an app to launch an app. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch it . Position your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it...
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Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. From the Start screen, press All Apps icon then press to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC. Tap to select the .
Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. From the Start screen, press All Apps icon then press to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC. Tap to select the .
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Press . 52 Notebook PC E-Manual Launching the charms bar NOTE: When called out, the charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen to launch the charms bar. Use your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the charms bar. Swipe from the right edge of white icons.
Press . 52 Notebook PC E-Manual Launching the charms bar NOTE: When called out, the charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen to launch the charms bar. Use your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the charms bar. Swipe from the right edge of white icons.
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.... 1. To switch between apps, press . Launch the app you wish to the left or right side of your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad or keyboard to snap. 2.
.... 1. To switch between apps, press . Launch the app you wish to the left or right side of your Notebook PC's touch screen panel, touchpad or keyboard to snap. 2.
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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 currently active window 56 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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the currently active window 56 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Touch Pad This app allows you to toggle between OFF and ON. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Move this switch to the left or right to activate or deactivate the touchpad of your Notebook PC so you can use the keyboard more conveniently.
Touch Pad This app allows you to toggle between OFF and ON. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual Move this switch to the left or right to activate or deactivate the touchpad of your Notebook PC so you can use the keyboard more conveniently.
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...to turn off this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC cannot do ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Why does audio still come out from my... your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on moving. What should I do? How can try doing...
...to turn off this ? Instead of the following suggestions: • Check if ASUS Smart Gesture is not working. My Notebook PC cannot do ? Make sure that nothing accidentally touches or presses on my keyboard displays numbers. Notebook PC E-Manual 99 Why does audio still come out from my... your touchpad by connecting an external pointing device to configure the settings. 9. You can I do keystrokes correctly because my cursor keeps on the keyboard. Press the key or (on selected models) on your touchpad while you type on moving. What should I do? How can try doing...
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c. How can I boot to Boot > Launch CSM > Enabled. Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by pressing F2 on your Notebook PC restarts. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual Go to DOS using my USB drive or ODD? Press and hold ESC to save changes and exit BIOS. Refer to Disabled. Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to the following steps: a. Press F10 to launch boot menu when your keyboard. b. e. 6. d.
c. How can I boot to Boot > Launch CSM > Enabled. Restart your Notebook PC and enter BIOS by pressing F2 on your Notebook PC restarts. 102 Notebook PC E-Manual Go to DOS using my USB drive or ODD? Press and hold ESC to save changes and exit BIOS. Refer to Disabled. Go to the Security menu then set Secure Boot Control to the following steps: a. Press F10 to launch boot menu when your keyboard. b. e. 6. d.
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... Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program... E-Manual ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6.
... Flower label, which means that this product has the following characteristics: 1. NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on the keyboard. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health. 4. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is a joint program... E-Manual ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is enabled by default. Reduced solid waste through providing compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6.