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... open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
... open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Windows® UI...47 Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook PC off 69 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 69 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 72 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of 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 of ...
... This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter...provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of 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 of ...
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... only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows...
... only 16 Notebook PC E-Manual NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows...
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Stop * on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such ... . Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook...
Stop * on your Notebook PC. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Press this key to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the last app you to control multimedia files, such ... . Press in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to simulate the right-click functions. If you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as audios and videos, when played in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook...
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Notebook PC E-Manual 45
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... press any key on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button 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 • ...
... press any key on your Notebook PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button 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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...; 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ...on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiled...
...; 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ...on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on tiled...
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NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From ...
NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. From ...
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Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more details, refer to a new location. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature.
Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. For more details, refer to a new location. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. 50 Notebook PC E-Manual upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature.
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... the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click or or . Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it. Press to browse through the apps.
... the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Double-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click or or . Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or click once to launch it. Press to browse through the apps.
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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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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 charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Notebook PC E-Manual 59
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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 charm Opens a menu box of Windows® tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings 60 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 charm Opens a menu box of Windows® tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings 60 Notebook PC E-Manual
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IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u...
IMPORTANT! In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 1. ���La�u...
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... Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. Type your user name and password then click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Click on the taskbar then click the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Internet...
... Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. Type your user name and password then click Connect to start connecting to the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Click on the taskbar then click the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Internet...
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... your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. You can also shut down . > Shut • You can also put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Select Sleep from the Charms bar then click > Shut down to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to...
... your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. You can also shut down . > Shut • You can also put your Notebook PC to launch the Shut Down window. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 Select Sleep from the Charms bar then click > Shut down to do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to...
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... Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio...
... Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] 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. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Aptio...
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... & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
... & Exit To keep your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized...
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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... to refresh your system without losing your account password then click Continue. 7. Type your current files and applications. Restart your PC. 4. Click Refresh. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. In the Refresh your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 IMPORTANT! Click Refresh your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Ensure that ...
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... to refresh your system without losing your account password then click Continue. 7. Type your current files and applications. Restart your PC. 4. Click Refresh. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. In the Refresh your system. Notebook PC E-Manual 89 IMPORTANT! Click Refresh your Notebook PC then press during POST: 1. Ensure that ...
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Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this option then click Next. 5. Click Reset your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the ...
Wait for Windows® to learn more about using this option then click Next. 5. Click Reset your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the ...