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...your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 12 Notebook View 12 Tablet View...16 Bottom ...18 Right Side...20 Left Side ...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift ... touchpad gestures 28 One-finger gestures 28 Two-finger gestures 31 Three-finger gestures 32 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys 33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows®8 keys 34 Using the Taichi key 35 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows...
...your Notebook PC 8 Caring for your Notebook PC 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your Notebook PC 12 Notebook View 12 Tablet View...16 Bottom ...18 Right Side...20 Left Side ...22 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started 24 Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift ... touchpad gestures 28 One-finger gestures 28 Two-finger gestures 31 Three-finger gestures 32 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys 33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows®8 keys 34 Using the Taichi key 35 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 38 Windows...
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... This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the Tablet screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures...
... This message contains vital information that you can help complete tasks. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the Tablet screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures...
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... more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC so you to the Using the Taichi key section in this manual. Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you can switch...
... more details, refer to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC so you to the Using the Taichi key section in this manual. Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you can switch...
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It allows the system to the last app you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Tablet View Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the Start screen. Microphone The built-in your environment. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on the ambient light condition. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened.
It allows the system to the last app you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Tablet View Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the Start screen. Microphone The built-in your environment. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on the ambient light condition. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual If you opened.
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Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Tablet screen section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details on your Notebook PC. Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to the Using gestures on using touch gestures, refer to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures.
Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using your Tablet screen section in this manual. Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details on your Notebook PC. Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to the Using gestures on using touch gestures, refer to take pictures or record videos using touch gestures.
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... the USB Charger+ feature. Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Tablet screen lock switch This switch allows you to connect your Notebook PC. USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices and can also... use this port to activate and deactivate the Tablet screen. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on selected models). Left Side Headphone output/microphone input...
... the USB Charger+ feature. Mini VGA port The mini VGA port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. Tablet screen lock switch This switch allows you to connect your Notebook PC. USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge mobile devices and can also... use this port to activate and deactivate the Tablet screen. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual Volume button This button turns the volume up or down on selected models). Left Side Headphone output/microphone input...
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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on the touch panel. on your Tablet screen Gestures allow you to launch the Charm bar. Swipe from the left edge of your Notebook PC. Using gestures on the touch panel. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on your running apps. Refer to shuffle your Tablet screen.
Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on the touch panel. on your Tablet screen Gestures allow you to launch the Charm bar. Swipe from the left edge of your Notebook PC. Using gestures on the touch panel. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on your running apps. Refer to shuffle your Tablet screen.
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This activates the Tablet and Notebook screens of these modes: 1. Dual Screen Mode - This activates the Notebook screen only. Using this mode, you can use touch gestures on your Notebook PC's keyboard allows you to access four screen modes via the ASUS Taichi home page: To activate any of ...your Notebook PC. Notebook Mode - Tablet Mode - Using this mode, you can duplicate an action done from the Notebook screen to activate. Notebook...
This activates the Tablet and Notebook screens of these modes: 1. Dual Screen Mode - This activates the Notebook screen only. Using this mode, you can use touch gestures on your Notebook PC's keyboard allows you to access four screen modes via the ASUS Taichi home page: To activate any of ...your Notebook PC. Notebook Mode - Tablet Mode - Using this mode, you can duplicate an action done from the Notebook screen to activate. Notebook...
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... on the app then drag and drop the app to launch an app. Launching apps Tap an app to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the...
... on the app then drag and drop the app to launch an app. Launching apps Tap an app to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the...
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Tap to launch the All Apps bar. From the Start screen, press Apps icon then press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the All . Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 1.
Tap to launch the All Apps bar. From the Start screen, press Apps icon then press to launch the All Apps bar. 2. Swipe from the top edge to show all installed apps in your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Notebook PC. Swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen to select the All . Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard. 1.
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen. 1. Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen using your Tablet screen or touchpad. 1. 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. Tap on the icon. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual 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. 1. Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen using your Tablet screen or touchpad. 1. 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. Tap on the icon. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Apps screen, swipe down the app to activate its settings. 3.
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The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper ...
The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper ...
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Ensure that your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to snap. 2. IMPORTANT! Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3.
Ensure that your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to snap. 2. IMPORTANT! Snap bar Using Snap Use your Notebook PC's screen resolution is set to work or switch between apps. Launch another app. Launch the app you to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you wish to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3.
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... to the Airplane mode section in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Select an access point from the list of your Tablet screen or touchpad. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in this manual. IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to...
... to the Airplane mode section in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Select an access point from the list of your Tablet screen or touchpad. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in this manual. IMPORTANT! Ensure the Airplane mode is turned off to...
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... is turned off to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your or Tablet screen or touchpad as follows: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. To do this manual. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled...
... is turned off to search for Bluetooth-enabled devices. Notebook PC E-Manual 55 Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your or Tablet screen or touchpad as follows: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. To do this manual. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled...