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... screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
... screen (on selected models 24 Using the touchpad 26 Using the keyboard 31 Function keys 31 Function keys for ASUS Apps 32 Windows®8 keys (on selected models 32 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 34 Windows® 8 lock screen 34 Windows® UI...35 Start screen...35 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using...
... 35 Hotspots...36 Working with Windows® apps 38 Launching apps 38 Customizing apps 38 Closing apps...40 Accessing the Apps screen 41 Charm bar...43 Snap feature...45 Other keyboard .../PPPoE network connection 54 Configuring a static IP network connection 58 Turning your Notebook PC off 59 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 59 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 62 LifeFrame...62 Power4Gear Hybrid 64 Instant On...65 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 68 Using...
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Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your ...features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your ...
Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for selected Notebook PC models pre-installed with Windows® 8. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your ...features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for 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. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your ...
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Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. 14 Notebook PC E-Manual It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.
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right. the touchpad. Two-finger scroll (up or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad to scroll left /right) Slide two fingers to scroll up /down) Two-finger scroll (left or down.
right. the touchpad. Two-finger scroll (up or Slide two fingers to simulate the right-click function. Zoom out Zoom in Windows® Photo Viewer, place two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still. To rotate an image in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. Notebook PC E-Manual 29 Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad to scroll left /right) Slide two fingers to scroll up /down) Two-finger scroll (left or down.
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... Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to simulate the ...right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There...
... Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Press this key to launch ASUS apps. Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to the Start screen. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys (on your Notebook PC's keyboard used to simulate the ...right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual If you are two special Windows® keys on selected models) There...
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...few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap... screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize •...
...few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Watch this to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Press the power button on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 Notebook PC E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC. 3. To proceed, tap... screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize •...
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... are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for... easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place.
... are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the applications you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiledformat for... easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in just one place.
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... show all running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the... to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running apps. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. lower left corner If you launched more details, refer to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes...
... show all running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. Notebook PC E-Manual 37 top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to that running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the... to the Start screen. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running apps. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. lower left corner If you launched more details, refer to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes...
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Double-tap on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, ...
Double-tap on selected models) Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Position your Notebook PC's touch screen, touchpad, ...
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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 47
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 47
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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 48 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 48 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer to wired networks, such as... network before performing the following procedures. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
... is connected between your Notebook PC's LAN port. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ��L�a�u�n�ch� Desktop. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network or icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. To configure your settings, refer to wired networks, such as... network before performing the following procedures. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
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Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual 7.
Select Connect to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 56 Notebook PC E-Manual 7.
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... Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press... alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also shut down . • You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Select Sleep from the...
... Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Putting your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this , launch the desktop then press... alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also shut down . • You can also put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Select Sleep from the...
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...Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...[Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Atheros B[oWoitndAogwesntBoot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 ...
...Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Network Device BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] [Atheros Boot Agent] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...[Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option Boot Option #1 Atheros B[oWoitndAogwesntBoot Manager] Windows Boot Manager Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 ...
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... your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes...
... your Notebook PC. 4. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Atheros Boot Agent Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Main Advance Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes...
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... the Refresh your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh...
... the Refresh your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual IMPORTANT! Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh...
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... PC E-Manual 77 In the Reset your data before resetting your PC IMPORTANT! Tap Reset. Use Reset your PC to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. Tap Reset your Notebook PC to restore your PC. Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged...
... PC E-Manual 77 In the Reset your data before resetting your PC IMPORTANT! Tap Reset. Use Reset your PC to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this during POST. 2. Tap Reset your Notebook PC to restore your PC. Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged...