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... open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys 40 Numeric keypad*...41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
... open the display panel 30 Press the power button 30 Gestures for the touchpad 31 Using the keyboard 38 Function keys...38 Function keys for ASUS Apps 39 Windows®8 keys...40 Multimedia control keys 40 Numeric keypad*...41 Using the optical drive 42 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts... connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning your Notebook PC off 70 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 70 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 USB Charger+...76 ASUS Instant Key Menu 78 ASUS Console...81 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...58 Other keyboard shortcuts... connection 67 Configuring a static IP network connection 69 Turning your Notebook PC off 70 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 70 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 USB Charger+...76 ASUS Instant Key Menu 78 ASUS Console...81 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for fixing common issues... and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
... chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for fixing common issues... and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system.
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... travel depth for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power button Press...
... travel depth for about four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC shuts down. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Power button Press...
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... or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Press in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in your...
... or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Press in the Start screen, press this key to control multimedia files, such as below . Windows®8 keys There are already in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in your...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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...;8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the...• Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears.
...;8 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Starting for the...• Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears.
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... apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize... all the applications you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place.
... apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize... all the applications you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place.
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NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the ...
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the ...
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Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual
Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to a new location. For more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click or . Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it.
...-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click or . Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it.
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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 60 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 60 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 61
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 61
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From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area .... Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. IMPORTANT! To configure your settings, refer to wired networks...
From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area .... Notebook PC E-Manual 67 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. IMPORTANT! To configure your settings, refer to wired networks...
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..., Password, and Connection name then click Connect. 11. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. 5. Return to the Internet then click Next. 9. NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you just created...
..., Password, and Connection name then click Connect. 11. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. 5. Return to the Internet then click Next. 9. NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you just created...
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... your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Click from the Charms bar then click > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, click down. > Shut • You... your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4...
... your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Click from the Charms bar then click > Shut down to launch the Shut Down window. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, click down. > Shut • You... your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. 70 Notebook PC E-Manual To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4...
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...'s display panel, an external monitor, or a duplicate monitor Wireless Connectivity Enables or disables your Notebook PC's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity Media Control Launches the Windows® Media Center and allows you to play a selected media file or pause a currently playing media file Notebook PC E-Manual 79
...'s display panel, an external monitor, or a duplicate monitor Wireless Connectivity Enables or disables your Notebook PC's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity Media Control Launches the Windows® Media Center and allows you to play a selected media file or pause a currently playing media file Notebook PC E-Manual 79
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Select the preset you configured. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Creating presets for your preference. Press and hold the Instant Key button until the ASUS Instant Key Menu appears. 2. Click Apply to save the selected preset then click OK to use the preset you want by clicking ...its settings according to the following steps: 1. Press then quickly release the Instant Key button to exit the ASUS Instant Key Menu window. 4. Click on the ASUS Instant Key Menu screen then, if available, configure its icon on these arrows to see the available presets. 3. To switch ...
Select the preset you configured. 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Creating presets for your preference. Press and hold the Instant Key button until the ASUS Instant Key Menu appears. 2. Click Apply to save the selected preset then click OK to use the preset you want by clicking ...its settings according to the following steps: 1. Press then quickly release the Instant Key button to exit the ASUS Instant Key Menu window. 4. Click on the ASUS Instant Key Menu screen then, if available, configure its icon on these arrows to see the available presets. 3. To switch ...
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Launching ASUS Console Click on the Start screen or on the Desktop. ASUS Console home page close button minimize button ASUS apps Notebook PC E-Manual 81 ASUS Console This Notebook PC comes with the ASUS Console app that provides a one-tap access to various Windows® 8 settings and ASUS apps included with your Instant key button. NOTE: The ASUS Console is also the default preset of your Notebook PC.
Launching ASUS Console Click on the Start screen or on the Desktop. ASUS Console home page close button minimize button ASUS apps Notebook PC E-Manual 81 ASUS Console This Notebook PC comes with the ASUS Console app that provides a one-tap access to various Windows® 8 settings and ASUS apps included with your Instant key button. NOTE: The ASUS Console is also the default preset of your Notebook PC.
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Click AudioWizard on the ASUS Console home page. 2. Click done to customize the sound modes of the sound modes you want to activate. NOTE: Click OFF if you want to deactivate any of your Notebook PC for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. To use AudioWizard: 1. In the AudioWizard window, click the sound mode you previously saved. 3. Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to save the selected sound mode and exit the AudioWizard window. Notebook PC E-Manual 85
Click AudioWizard on the ASUS Console home page. 2. Click done to customize the sound modes of the sound modes you want to activate. NOTE: Click OFF if you want to deactivate any of your Notebook PC for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. To use AudioWizard: 1. In the AudioWizard window, click the sound mode you previously saved. 3. Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to save the selected sound mode and exit the AudioWizard window. Notebook PC E-Manual 85