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... 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...
... 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...
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...; App 39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 42 Launching apps 42 Customizing apps 42 Closing apps...44 Accessing the Apps screen 45 Charm bar...47 Snap feature...49 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a 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 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test...
...; App 39 Hotspots...40 Working with Windows® apps 42 Launching apps 42 Customizing apps 42 Closing apps...44 Accessing the Apps screen 45 Charm bar...47 Snap feature...49 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 58 Configuring a 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 USB Charger 69 Instant On...71 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test...
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... your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. 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 your Notebook PC...
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... NFC function and cannot be used for typing. Near Field Communication (NFC) (on selected models) The built-in related applications. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other files in NFC allows you to use the NFC, put another NFC-enabled device on the left side of a regular mouse.
... NFC function and cannot be used for typing. Near Field Communication (NFC) (on selected models) The built-in related applications. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other files in NFC allows you to use the NFC, put another NFC-enabled device on the left side of a regular mouse.
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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 are already in your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Microphone The built-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.
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 are already in your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Microphone The built-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.
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... is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: NOTE: To use the original functions of the f1 to f12 keys in Windows® 8, press and the specific function key you wish to use. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness...
... is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: NOTE: To use the original functions of the f1 to f12 keys in Windows® 8, press and the specific function key you wish to use. Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness...
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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 go back to the Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to ... Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off 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...
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 go back to the Start screen. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to simulate the right-click functions. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Press this key to ... Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off 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...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 37
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 37
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...8226; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully... appears. 2. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting...
...8226; Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully... appears. 2. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Windows® 8 operating system. Starting...
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... displayed on your user account. User account Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. ...Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you to your...
... displayed on your user account. User account Zoom in just one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. ...Notebook PC E-Manual 39 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. It helps organize all the applications you to your...
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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 app or when you launched more details, refer to a new location. lower ...left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your keyboard to go back to that app. upper...
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 app or when you launched more details, refer to a new location. lower ...left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your keyboard to go back to that app. upper...
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... to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch an app. 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 a new location. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing apps You...
... to a new location. Position your Notebook PC's Tablet screen, touchpad, or keyboard to launch an app. 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 a new location. 42 Notebook PC E-Manual Customizing apps You...
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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 51
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 51
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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 52 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 52 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... to the following actions. To configure your LAN then select Properties. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your settings, refer to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband... Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection...
... to the following actions. To configure your LAN then select Properties. 58 Notebook PC E-Manual In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your settings, refer to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband... Internet connection, using your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection...
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7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 60 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. 60 Notebook PC E-Manual Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8.
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... Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. Turning your Notebook PC off You can also shut down your... Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC turns off. Select Sleep from the Charm bar then tap > Shut...
... Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 63 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. Turning your Notebook PC off You can also shut down your... Notebook PC using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC turns off. Select Sleep from the Charm bar then tap > Shut...
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...Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) ... Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Windows B[oWoitndMoawnsagBeorot Manager] Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the...
...Enabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) ... Sets the system boot order Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Windows B[oWoitndMoawnsagBeorot Manager] Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the...
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... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 80 Notebook PC E-Manual Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American...
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... using this during POST. 2. or 4. Type your PC. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Tap Refresh. 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...
... using this during POST. 2. or 4. Type your PC. To access this option then tap Next. 5. Tap Refresh. 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...