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... (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
... (on selected models) and touchpad.......25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad...27 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys...34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys...36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; Apps...39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 43 Launching apps...43 Customizing apps...43 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting .../PPPoE network connection 61 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 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test...
...; Apps...39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 43 Launching apps...43 Customizing apps...43 Accessing the Apps screen 46 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...52 Other keyboard shortcuts 54 Connecting .../PPPoE network connection 61 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 Instant On...70 USB Charger+...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test...
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... recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and...
... recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you how to for your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and...
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... mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models...
... mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on selected models) section in this manual. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Numeric keypad (on selected models...
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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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to 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. 36 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to the Start screen.
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... until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC 5. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time...1. Watch this to your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to use on...
... until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC 5. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual To start your computer for the first time...1. Watch this to your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to use on...
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... are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start... screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen.
... are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start... screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 39 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen.
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... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running apps. Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer on the...
... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running apps. Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner Action Hover your mouse pointer on the...
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For more details, refer to a new location. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature.
For more details, refer to a new location. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature.
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... launch it. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Double-tap on selected models) Tap an app to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Press to browse through the apps. Press...
... launch it. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Double-tap on selected models) Tap an app to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Press to browse through the apps. Press...
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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 Internet Explorer window 54 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 Internet Explorer window 54 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 charm 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 55
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm 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 55
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... Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center... window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Internet connection. Right-click on your settings, refer to...
... Notebook PC E-Manual 61 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center... window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Internet connection. Right-click on your settings, refer to...
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NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Tap on the taskbar then tap ...
NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you just created. 13. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 9. Tap Broadband (PPPoE). 10. Tap on the taskbar then tap ...
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... four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns off. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap or > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to sleep mode using Desktop... also shut down list then select OK. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Sleep from the drop-down your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window.
... four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC turns off. Select Shut Down from the Charms bar then tap or > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to sleep mode using Desktop... also shut down list then select OK. 64 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Sleep from the drop-down your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window.
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... boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
... boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [UEFI: Generic Storage] [Generic STORAGE DEV..] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
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... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen...
... Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Manager] [UEBFoIo:t GOepnteiroinc #S1torage] Windo[wGsenBeoroitc MSaTnOaRgAeGrE DEV..] Disabled Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen...
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... Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General...
... Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General...
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... that your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this during POST. 2. 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... to a power source before refreshing your system. Type your PC. 4. Tap Refresh. Restart your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To access this option...
... that your Notebook PC is plugged in to learn more about using this during POST. 2. 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... to a power source before refreshing your system. Type your PC. 4. Tap Refresh. Restart your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh your system without losing your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 To access this option...