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... touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows...
... touch screen (on selected models) and touchpad...24 Using the touch screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows...
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...174; apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP... connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
...174; apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard shortcuts 47 Connecting to wireless networks 49 Wi-Fi ...49 Bluetooth ...51 Airplane mode 53 Connecting to wired networks 54 Configuring a dynamic IP... connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST...
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... or an item that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
... or an item that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual
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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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NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to the Gestures for typing.
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Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
Bluetooth / Wireless indicator (on selected models) This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated.
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... PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
... PC E-Manual Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) 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® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to USB 2.0 and ...
The actual transfer rate may differ depending on selected models) These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) 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® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to USB 2.0 and ...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Notebook PC E-Manual 31 Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC.
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...to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used ...to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models...
...to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used ...to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. If you opened. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on selected models...
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Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for the first time: 1. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick a language ...
Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for the first time: 1. To start your computer for using Windows then click Accept. 4. From the setup screen, pick a language ...
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... apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your keyboard to go back to that app. For more than one app, slide down to show all running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the...
... apps. Hover your mouse pointer on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on your keyboard to go back to that app. For more than one app, slide down to show all running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the...
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...; apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Customizing apps You can...
...; apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Launching apps (on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Customizing apps You can...
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Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. (on selected models) 1. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to share applications and provide quick access for customizing ...
Use your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. (on selected models) Swipe from the right edge of the screen to share applications and provide quick access for customizing ...
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Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to snap. 2.
Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Ensure that your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. (on selected models) 1. Launch the app you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Launch another app. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish 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 search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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 search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane Opens the Devices pane Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 47
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... minutes of user inactivity. Department of the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint...
... minutes of user inactivity. Department of the U.S. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. NOTE: Energy Star is enabled by default. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on the ENERGY STAR joint...
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... to the environment and health. 4. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. 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. Prevention of the use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduction of Hearing Loss To...
... to the environment and health. 4. Limited use of toxic heavy metals. 3. 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. Prevention of the use and stand-by encouraging recycling. 5. Reduction of Hearing Loss To...