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...Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Move the power switch to the left 25 Using gestures on your Tablet screen 26 Using 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® 8 ...
...Charge your Notebook PC 24 Lift to open the display panel 25 Move the power switch to the left 25 Using gestures on your Tablet screen 26 Using 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® 8 ...
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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 shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi ...53 Bluetooth ...55 Airplane mode ...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 ...
...® 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 shortcuts 51 Connecting to wireless networks 53 Wi-Fi ...53 Bluetooth ...55 Airplane mode ...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 ...
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This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the Tablet screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can ...
This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the Tablet screen. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Icons The icons below indicate the devices you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to keep you can ...
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... using your Notebook PC. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Notebook screen The Notebook screen allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice...
... using your Notebook PC. Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects the amount of the air vents or else overheating may occur. Notebook screen The Notebook screen allows you to exit the Notebook PC. Array microphones The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice...
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... or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you can switch between these screen modes: Notebook Mode, Dual Screen Mode, MIrror Mode, Tablet Mode. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Tablet screen is activated. Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless...
... or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Using capital lock allows you can switch between these screen modes: Notebook Mode, Dual Screen Mode, MIrror Mode, Tablet Mode. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when the Tablet screen is activated. Tablet screen indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is enabled. Bluetooth / Wireless...
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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 It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in your environment. If you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. 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 It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of ambient light in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Microphone The built-in your environment. If you are already in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Tablet View Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the Start screen.
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Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details on using touch gestures, refer to the Using gestures on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures. Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Tablet screen section in this manual.
Notebook PC E-Manual 17 NOTE: For more details on using touch gestures, refer to the Using gestures on your Notebook PC. Camera The built-in camera allows you to operate your Notebook PC using touch gestures. Tablet screen The Tablet screen allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Tablet screen section in this manual.
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... allows you to connect your Notebook PC. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. Tablet screen lock switch This switch allows you to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as a monitor or projector, using a VGA cable. Volume button This button turns the... to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can be used even while your Notebook PC to activate and deactivate the Tablet screen. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
... allows you to connect your Notebook PC. USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+ This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger+ feature. Tablet screen lock switch This switch allows you to a standard VGA-compatible device, such as a monitor or projector, using a VGA cable. Volume button This button turns the... to connect your Notebook PC to amplified speakers or headphones. You can be used even while your Notebook PC to activate and deactivate the Tablet screen. 22 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your running apps. Refer to launch the Charm bar. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on your Tablet screen. on your Tablet screen Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on the touch panel. Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your Notebook PC. Using gestures on the touch panel. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the right edge of your running apps. Refer to launch the Charm bar. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on your Tablet screen. on your Tablet screen Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of the screen to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on the touch panel. Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your Notebook PC. Using gestures on the touch panel. 26 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; In a running app and drag it . Tap and hold launch 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 a new location. the... view its menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 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. tap an application to • To close it. to launch it • On Desktop mode, double- hold the app...
...; In a running app and drag it . Tap and hold launch 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 a new location. the... view its menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 27 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. tap an application to • To close it. to launch it • On Desktop mode, double- hold the app...
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To drop the item to its new location, lift your touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it . Using touchpad gestures Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your finger from the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 off the touchpad.
To drop the item to its new location, lift your touchpad. Drag and drop Double-tap an item, then slide the same finger without lifting it . Using touchpad gestures Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your finger from the touchpad. 28 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 off the touchpad.
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You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. the settings bar. click menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it .
You can also press this button to launch the All Apps bar. • In Desktop mode, use this button to open the right- NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. the settings bar. click menu. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 app to select it and launch • In Desktop mode, doubleclick an application to launch it . Left-click Right-click • In the Start screen, click an • In the Start screen, click an app to launch it .
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Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. 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 menu. the Charm bar. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
Top edge swipe • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar. • In a running apps. 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 menu. the Charm bar. 30 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to use. Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When...
... models) Increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to use. Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When...
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...as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes:... Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the...
...as below: Press this key to go back to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on or off Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes:... Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Launches the...
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... you can duplicate an action done from the Notebook screen to access four screen modes via the ASUS Taichi home page: To activate any of these modes: 1. Tablet Mode - Dual Screen Mode - This activates the Tablet and Notebook screens of your Notebook PC. This activates the Notebook screen only. Using this mode, you can use touch...
... you can duplicate an action done from the Notebook screen to access four screen modes via the ASUS Taichi home page: To activate any of these modes: 1. Tablet Mode - Dual Screen Mode - This activates the Tablet and Notebook screens of your Notebook PC. This activates the Notebook screen only. Using this mode, you can use touch...
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... Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Starting for the first time When you in 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC...
... Notebook PC's keyboard. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to use on your Notebook PC. 3. Starting for the first time When you in 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. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC...
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. User account Zoom in ...comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. It...the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place.
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. User account Zoom in ...comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on tiledformat for easy access. It...the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one place.
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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. 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.
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... changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you launched more details, refer to show all running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charm bar. Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start... screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Drag then drop the app to use the...
... changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you launched more details, refer to show all running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charm bar. Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start... screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app. Drag then drop the app to use the...