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... open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
... open the display panel 28 Press the power button 28 Gestures for the touchpad 29 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys...36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys...38 Multimedia control keys 38 Numeric keypad*...39 Using the optical drive 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...; 8 Starting for the first time 44 Windows® 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74 Notebook PC E-Manual
...; 8 Starting for the first time 44 Windows® 8 lock screen 44 Windows® UI...45 Start screen...45 Windows® Apps...45 Hotspots...46 Working with Windows® apps 49 Launching apps...49 Customizing apps...49 Closing apps...50 Accessing the Apps screen 51 Charms bar...53 Snap feature...55 Other keyboard ... IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 66 Turning your Notebook PC off 67 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 70 LifeFrame...70 Power4Gear Hybrid...72 Instant On...74 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your...
... 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to use the different parts of your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC 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. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your...
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... in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use...
... in this manual. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. NOTE: For more details, refer to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also enables you to use...
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If you opened. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, ...when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 38 Notebook PC E-Manual...
If you opened. Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you to the last app you are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to go back to control multimedia files, such as audios and videos, ...when played in combination with the arrow keys on your Notebook PC. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to next track or fast forward 38 Notebook PC E-Manual...
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... the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure... • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC...
... the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your PC 5. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Notebook PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure... • Sign in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in to learn more about Windows®8 functionalities. Starting for the first time When you start your Windows® 8 operating system. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Notebook PC...
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...need in to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Zoom in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It also includes the following features that you to your ...Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access.
...need in to your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual 45 Zoom in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button Windows® Apps These are fully launched. It also includes the following features that you to your ...Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on tiled-format for easy access.
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... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to show all running app screen: Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen...
... pointer on the lower left corner then tap on the running app's thumbnail to go back to that app. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on the Start screen's thumbnail to go back to show all running app screen: Hover your keyboard to go back to the Start screen...
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For more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 a new location. Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
For more details, refer to launch the Charms bar. 48 Notebook PC E-Manual 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 a new location. Drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. Hotspot top side Action Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or corner lower right corner to the Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps.
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... close apps. Press to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's touchpad...
... close apps. Press to browse through the apps. Press twice then use the arrow keys to launch an app. Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Working with Windows® apps Use your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it. Launching apps Position your Notebook PC's 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 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 57
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 57
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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 Enables the print screen function 58 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 Enables the print screen function 58 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. IMPORTANT! Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network... wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Internet connection. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. To configure your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following ...
... Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for assistance in setting up your Notebook PC's LAN port. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then tap Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. IMPORTANT! Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network... wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your Internet connection. In the Network and Sharing Center window, tap Change adapter settings. 4. To configure your Notebook PC's LAN port and a local area network before performing the following ...
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NOTE: Proceed to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Type your user name ...
NOTE: Proceed to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Tap on the taskbar then tap the connection you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Type your user name ...
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... Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for ...
... Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. To do this , launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list then select OK. • If your Notebook PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for ...
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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. You may differ by model and territory. The actual screens may...
... 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. You may differ by model and territory. The actual screens may...
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... Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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...
... Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 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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Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Tap Refresh. To access this option then tap Next. 5. ... in to refresh your system without losing your system. Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. 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 your PC Use Refresh your PC...
Wait for Windows® to refresh. 6. Tap Refresh your account password then tap Continue. 7. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC E-Manual 87 Tap Refresh. To access this option then tap Next. 5. ... in to refresh your system without losing your system. Troubleshoot By pressing during POST. 2. 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 your PC Use Refresh your PC...
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... source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Wait for Windows® to restore your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6.
... source before performing this option then tap Next. 5. IMPORTANT! Use Reset your PC to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Wait for Windows® to restore your preferred reset option: Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive. 6.