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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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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 proceed. 3. Click on ... key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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 Press the power button on...
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 proceed. 3. Click on ... key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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 Press the power button on...
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...you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on...launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) ...
...you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on...launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) ...
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... you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to the Start screen. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click...
... you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to the Start screen. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click...
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Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 to launch the Charm bar.
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 to launch the Charm bar.
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...-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. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Launching apps Position... then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on...
...-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. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Launching apps Position... then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on...
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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. 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.
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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. Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM
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...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as...
...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as...
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... via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows... access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
... via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows... access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
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... top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to launch it. 2. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
... top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to launch it. 2. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
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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 from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To shut down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the drop-down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Select Shut Down from the desktop. 1.
Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. To shut down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the drop-down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Select Shut Down from the desktop. 1.