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...open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (...on selected models 36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Windows® UI...39 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
...open the display panel 26 Press the power button 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 27 Using the touch screen 27 Using the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 34 Function keys 34 Function keys for ASUS Apps 35 Windows®8 keys 35 Multimedia control keys 36 Numeric keypad (...on selected models 36 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows® 8 lock screen 38 Windows® UI...39 Notebook PC E-Manual ...
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...174; Apps 39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 42 Launching apps 42 Customizing apps 42 Closing apps...44 Accessing the Apps screen 45 Charms bar...47 Snap feature...49 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi ...53 Bluetooth ...55 Airplane mode ...static IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 78...
...174; Apps 39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 42 Launching apps 42 Customizing apps 42 Closing apps...44 Accessing the Apps screen 45 Charms bar...47 Snap feature...49 Other keyboard shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi ...53 Bluetooth ...55 Airplane mode ...static IP network connection 62 Turning your Notebook PC off 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 63 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 66 LifeFrame...66 Power4Gear Hybrid 68 Instant On...69 ASUS VivoBook Instant Functions 70 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 78...
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... to keep you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
... to keep you can help complete tasks. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can refer to your Notebook PC. = Use the touch screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
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...PC to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to sleep or ... Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. ...NOTE: For more details, refer to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four ...
...PC to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures. For more information, refer to the ASUS VivoBook section in camera is equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to sleep or ... Notebook PC on your Notebook PC shuts down. You can be used for the touch screen and touchpad section in camera allows you to turn your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC. ...NOTE: For more details, refer to launch the ASUS VivoBook app. Display panel This high-definition display panel provides excellent viewing features for about four ...
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Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your running apps. Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad. Using the touch screen Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. on the touch panel. Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your two fingers on the touch panel. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your running apps. Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad Gestures allow you to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad. Using the touch screen Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. on the touch panel. Zoom out Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your two fingers on the touch panel. Notebook PC E-Manual 27
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...; To close it . bar. • In a running app and drag it down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the screen to close an app, tap and hold Tap/Double tap • To move an app, tap and • Tap an app to launch it •...; On Desktop mode, double- Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to pan the screen left or right. the top side of the running app, swipe from the top edge of the and down...
...; To close it . bar. • In a running app and drag it down and slide your finger to scroll up from the top edge of the screen to close an app, tap and hold Tap/Double tap • To move an app, tap and • Tap an app to launch it •...; On Desktop mode, double- Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe Slide your finger screen to view the All Apps to pan the screen left or right. the top side of the running app, swipe from the top edge of the and down...
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click menu. One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . the settings bar. app to select it and ... of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to open the right-
click menu. One-finger gestures Tap/Double tap • In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it. • In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it . the settings bar. app to select it and ... of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to open the right-
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the Charms bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 To drop the item to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the top edge to its menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the touchpad.
the Charms bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 31 To drop the item to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running app, swipe from the top edge to view its new location, lift your finger from the top edge to its menu. Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the touchpad.
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Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes...
... Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to switch between these display color enhancement modes...
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...Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-... to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. ...
...Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 5. Starting for the first time When you in to your Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-... to guide you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. ...
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Notebook PC E-Manual 39 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. It also includes... on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button...
Notebook PC E-Manual 39 It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place. It also includes... on tiledformat for easy access. User account Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 40 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 40 Notebook PC E-Manual The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
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... the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that... you launched more details, refer to a new location. lower left corner then tap on a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer... on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Hotspot Action upper left...
... the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that... you launched more details, refer to a new location. lower left corner then tap on a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer... on the lower left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. Notebook PC E-Manual 41 Hotspot Action upper left...
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... the apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Press to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows...® 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 launch an app.
... the apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it to a new location. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it . Press to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows...® 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 launch an app.
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Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to close it . From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to a hand icon. 2. Closing apps Tap and hold the top side of the running app's screen, press . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to close it . From the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it . 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to a hand icon. 2. Closing apps Tap and hold the top side of the running app's screen, press . 44 Notebook PC E-Manual
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From the Start screen, press Apps icon then press to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Tap to select the All . Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Swipe from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 45
From the Start screen, press Apps icon then press to show all installed apps in your Notebook PC. Tap to select the All . Swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the top or bottom edge of the screen to launch the All Apps bar. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Swipe from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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Tap screen. Tap on the Start 1. to pin the selected app on the icon. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. 1.
Tap screen. Tap on the Start 1. to pin the selected app on the icon. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Right-click on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the app to select and launch the settings bar. 2. In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3. Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen or touchpad. 1.
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... the Charms bar Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Use your Notebook PC. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick ...access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Swipe from the right edge...
... the Charms bar Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Press Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Use your Notebook PC. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick ...access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Swipe from the right edge...
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... and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for ...files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of...
... and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for ...files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of...
