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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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...features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts ...(POST) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual NOTE: The following...
...features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following information is only for your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts ...(POST) 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. Notebook PC E-Manual About this manual NOTE: The following...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Gestures for typing. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. It also enables you to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of multi-gestures to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. 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
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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 scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to 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 to scroll left or down. the touchpad. right. Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap 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 scroll (up/down) Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to 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 to scroll left or down. the touchpad. right. Two-finger gestures Tap Rotate Tap two fingers on the touchpad then turn one finger clockwise or counterclockwise while the other stays still.
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...be used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press ...
...be used to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to simulate the right-click functions. 32 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 selected models) There are already in the Start screen, press ...
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... or press any key on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in to your PC 5. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your... Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 ...
... or press any key on your Notebook PC. Starting for the first time When you in to your PC 5. Watch this to use on your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC. 3. Press the power button on your... Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 34 ...
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...the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 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. ...User account Zoom in just one place. It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC.
...the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 35 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. ...User account Zoom in just one place. It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button Windows® App These are fully launched. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC.
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... or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back... to that app. lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. Hotspot...
... or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you launched more details, refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back... to that app. lower left corner If you want to use the Snap feature. top side NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. Hotspot...
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... a new location. Press to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Launching apps (on the app then drag...
... a new location. Press to a new location. 38 Notebook PC E-Manual Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch, customize, and close apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Launching apps (on the app then drag...
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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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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. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the ... settings, refer to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Internet connection. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
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. Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the ... settings, refer to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Internet connection. IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4.
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7. Return to the Internet then tap Next. 56 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. 56 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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To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. 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. You can also put...
To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. 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. You can also put...
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...boot order 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 Opt.... 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. Boot This menu ...
...boot order 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 Opt.... 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. Boot This menu ...
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then ...
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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then ...
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Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. IMPORTANT! Restart your current ... more about using this during POST: 1. or 4. Ensure that your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Tap the account you want to refresh your system without losing your Notebook PC then press during POST. 2. IMPORTANT! Restart your current ... more about using this during POST: 1. or 4. Ensure that your system. 76 Notebook PC E-Manual 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...
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.... Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. To access this during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to restore your PC IMPORTANT! or 4. IMPORTANT! Restart your system. In the Reset your data before resetting your Notebook PC then press during POST...
.... Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to a power source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. To access this during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to restore your PC IMPORTANT! or 4. IMPORTANT! Restart your system. In the Reset your data before resetting your Notebook PC then press during POST...