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... 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 Using...
... 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 Using...
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...; Apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Instant On...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using...
...; Apps 41 Hotspots...42 Working with Windows® apps 44 Launching apps 44 Customizing apps 44 Closing apps...46 Accessing the Apps screen 47 Charms bar...49 Snap feature...51 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 60 Configuring a static IP network connection 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Instant On...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 74 Using...
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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized...Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized...Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook...
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... keypad section in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC...
... keypad section in this manual. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Numeric keypad (on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC...
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... Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 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: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, ...you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 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 ...
... Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 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: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, ...you opened. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 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 ...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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...;8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup ...; Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the...
...;8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Notebook PC for the first time: 1. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Press the power button on your PC 5. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup ...; Settings • Sign in conifguring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC. 3. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. After configuring the basic items, the...
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... on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. It helps organize all the applications... you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC.
... on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. It helps organize all the applications... you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC.
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... only works on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. top side NOTE: You can also press the... Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner ...
... only works on a running app's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. top side NOTE: You can also press the... Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app. Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner ...
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... hold the app tile then drag it . Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to launch an app. Launching apps Tap...
... hold the app tile then drag it . Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it to launch an app. Launching apps Tap...
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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 53
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 53
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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 search pane 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 54 Notebook PC E-Manual
Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane 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 54 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... setting up your LAN then select Properties. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center...
... setting up your LAN then select Properties. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center...
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Return to the Internet then tap Next. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. 7.
Return to the Internet then tap Next. 62 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. 7.
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... screen, tap > Shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch...
... screen, tap > Shut down your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 65 Turning your Notebook PC off You can turn off . To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch...
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... UEFI Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends,... Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
... UEFI Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends,... Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility...
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Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes ...
Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your configuration settings, select Save Changes ...
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... account you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Type your PC. 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 PC Use Refresh your PC...
... account you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and applications. Type your PC. 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 PC Use Refresh your PC...
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... plugged in to its default settings. IMPORTANT! Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. Tap Reset. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this option then tap Next. 5. or 4. Back up all your PC screen, read the bullet points to load the...
... plugged in to its default settings. IMPORTANT! Restart your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6. Tap Reset. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this option then tap Next. 5. or 4. Back up all your PC screen, read the bullet points to load the...
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... options, you wish to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC's original image file. or 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for Windows® to complete the process. To access this during POST. 2. In the Advanced options screen, select the troubleshooting option you can ... POST. 2. Tap Advanced options. Follow the succeeding steps to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Wait for Windows® to recover your system using your Notebook PC. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. or 4. Tap Advanced options.
... options, you wish to perform additional troubleshooting options in your Notebook PC's original image file. or 84 Notebook PC E-Manual Wait for Windows® to complete the process. To access this during POST. 2. In the Advanced options screen, select the troubleshooting option you can ... POST. 2. Tap Advanced options. Follow the succeeding steps to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Wait for Windows® to recover your system using your Notebook PC. Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. or 4. Tap Advanced options.