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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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The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. ... press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to proceed. 3. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM
The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. ... press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to proceed. 3. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM
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...helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) ... hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start...
...helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) ... hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start...
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Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/...
Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/...
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Hover your mouse pointer to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 launch the Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM
Hover your mouse pointer to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 launch the Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM
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...Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Working with Windows®...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to browse through the 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... app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to a new location.
...Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Working with Windows®...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to browse through the 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... app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to a new location.
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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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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Adding more apps on the app to add on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Right-click on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen. 2.
Adding more apps on the app to add on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Right-click on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Click on the Start screen. 2.
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... you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the upper... lower right corner of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM
... you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the upper... lower right corner of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM
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Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or ... reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen.
Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or ... reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen.
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... the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the ...
... the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the ...
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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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless...
... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless...
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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. Launch the Charm bar. 2. 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
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. Launch the Charm bar. 2. 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