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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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... 4. Sign in to Windows® 8. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 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 ...
... 4. Sign in to Windows® 8. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 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 ...
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....indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC.... A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized ...
....indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC.... A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized ...
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...mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down... to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your...
...mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down... to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM 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.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM 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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... the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change 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 then drag to a new location. To unpin... an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap...
... the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change 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 then drag to a new location. To unpin... an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1.
Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1.
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...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Charm bar The Charm bar...
...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Charm bar The Charm bar...
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... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices... attached to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer...
... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices... attached to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer...
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... icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
... icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
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... models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases...
... models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases...
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Select Shut Down from the drop-down from the desktop. 1. 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 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.
Select Shut Down from the drop-down from the desktop. 1. 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 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.
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... for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Metro style UI...47 Metro Start screen 47 Metro... Style App 47 Hotspots...48 Working with Metro Style apps 50 Launching apps 50 Customizing apps 50 Closing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charm bar...54 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Wi-Fi connection 59 Enabling Wi-Fi 59 Bluetooth connection 61 Pairing with...
... for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Metro style UI...47 Metro Start screen 47 Metro... Style App 47 Hotspots...48 Working with Metro Style apps 50 Launching apps 50 Customizing apps 50 Closing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 52 Charm bar...54 Snap feature...56 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Wi-Fi connection 59 Enabling Wi-Fi 59 Bluetooth connection 61 Pairing with...
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... BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run...
... BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings apply to most conditions of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run...
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... Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Disabled F1... system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select Delete Boot OptioWnindows Boot Manager(PO: ...
... Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001112 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. 2. Disabled F1... system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select Delete Boot OptioWnindows Boot Manager(PO: ...
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... disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - In ...
... disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...Version 2.15.1226. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will be prompted to your Notebook PC. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Aptio Setup Utility - In ...
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... [UNLOCKED] HD AUDIO Interface [UNLOCKED] SATA ODD Interface [UNLOCKED] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security... menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. I /O Interface Security to ...
... [UNLOCKED] HD AUDIO Interface [UNLOCKED] SATA ODD Interface [UNLOCKED] USB Interface Security LAN Network Interface UNLOCKED LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security... menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your Notebook PC. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. I /O Interface Security to ...
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... be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] UNLOCKED USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select LOCKED. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 F1 : General Help F9...
... be disabled External Ports Bluetooth CMOS Camera Card Reader [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] [UNLOCKED] UNLOCKED USB [IUnNtLeOrCfKaEcDe] LOCKED →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to lock then select LOCKED. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 F1 : General Help F9...