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...® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling ...Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook...
...® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling ...Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook...
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...) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com...
...) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com...
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... Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock...
... Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock...
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... also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to provide a one place. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM... can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to run Windows® apps.
... also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to provide a one place. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM... can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to run Windows® apps.
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... access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots Onscreen...
... access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots Onscreen...
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Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to launch the Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app.
Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to launch the Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app.
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.... Press enter to browse through the apps. Launching apps Position your apps. Closing apps 1. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 ...drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the...
.... Press enter to browse through the apps. Launching apps Position your apps. Closing apps 1. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 ...drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen 1.
Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen 1.
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... Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of white ...
... Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of white ...
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From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 ... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app...
From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 ... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app...
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... is required to use the Snap feature. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook... key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT!
... is required to use the Snap feature. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook... key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT!
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... fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12...
... fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12...
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To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2.
To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2.