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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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...your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Appendices This ... with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This...
...your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of your Notebook PC. Appendices This ... with your Notebook PC. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This...
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NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. 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 numeric input and as pointer direction ...
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad section in this manual. 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 numeric input and as pointer direction ...
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... on your Notebook PC. Press this key to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . If you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in...right-click functions. Stop * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41
... on your Notebook PC. Press this key to the last app you opened. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below . If you to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, when played in...right-click functions. Stop * on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to the Start screen. Windows®8 keys There are already in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below : Press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 41
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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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...8226; Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about... to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for ...
...8226; Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your PC 5. From the setup screen, pick a language to learn more about... to use on your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual To proceed, click on the lock screen or press any key on your Windows® 8 operating system. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for ...
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for... Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched.
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Zoom in just one place. Notebook PC E-Manual 47 Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for... Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched.
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... app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. From a running app's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 If you launched more than one app, slide down to...
... app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. From a running app's thumbnail to go back to that running apps. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 If you launched more than one app, slide down to...
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For more details, refer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. 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
For more details, refer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. NOTE: This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature. 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
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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. Resizing...
... 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. Resizing...
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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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...�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select... Properties. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4.
...�u�n�c�h Desktop. 2. Right-click on your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following procedures. IMPORTANT! From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. Ensure that a network cable is connected between your LAN then select... Properties. 66 Notebook PC E-Manual Connecting to wired networks You can also connect to the following actions. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. 4.
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... an IP address automatically then click OK. 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 Close to the Internet then click Next. 9. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties...
... an IP address automatically then click OK. 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 Close to the Internet then click Next. 9. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties...
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... your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Turning your Notebook... PC off You can turn off . To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Putting your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Click from the drop-down list then select OK. Select Shut Down from...
... your Notebook PC using Desktop mode. Notebook PC E-Manual 69 To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. You can also put your Notebook PC to sleep To put your Notebook PC on Sleep mode, press the power button once. Turning your Notebook... PC off You can turn off . To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Putting your Notebook PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Click from the drop-down list then select OK. Select Shut Down from...
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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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit...
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... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
... Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Aptio Setup Utility - 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. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc...
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...account password then click Continue. 7. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh ...you would like to load the Choose an option screen then click Troubleshoot. 3. Ensure that your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Click Refresh. Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. To access this option then click Next. 5. Click the...
...account password then click Continue. 7. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 89 Restart your Notebook PC then press during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the following: • Refresh your PC • Reset your PC • Advanced options Refresh ...you would like to load the Choose an option screen then click Troubleshoot. 3. Ensure that your current files and applications. Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Click Refresh. Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. To access this option then click Next. 5. Click the...
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... this option then click Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to restore your PC screen, read the bullet points to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option. Click your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to load...
... this option then click Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to restore your PC screen, read the bullet points to its default settings. Wait for Windows® to a power source before performing this option. Click your system. 90 Notebook PC E-Manual Ensure that your Notebook PC is plugged in to load...