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User Guide for English Edition - Page 4
Contents
About this user guide 5 Icons ...5 Messages...5 Typography...5
Before upgrading to Windows® 8 6 Using Windows® 8 for the first time 7 Starting up Windows® 8 8 Windows® UI...9
Start screen...9 Windows® 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 ...
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About this user guide
This user guide provides an overview of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. As you read along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows:
Icons
The icons below indicate which device can be used for completing a series of tasks or procedures...
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... system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8:
Processor
1GHz or faster
RAM
1GB (32-bit) 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...
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... the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC.
The setup process consists of the following:
Step 1: Pick the language
Step 2: License Agreement
Step 3: Personalize
Step 4: Wireless
NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process...
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... already pinned 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.
Horizontal scroll bar
Launching ... the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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Connecting External Display Monitor 44 Storage Devices 45
Flash Memory Card Reader 45 Hard Disk Drive 46 Memory (RAM 47 Connections...48 Network Connection 48 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 50 Windows Wireless Network Connection 52 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 54 USB Charger+...57 Using USB Charger+ on Battery Mode 57 Instant On...59
Appendix Optional ...
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palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are
provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating
system.
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Touchpad
The touchpad is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation.
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... keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of...
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...drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: click Start > select Computer > right-click a hard disk drive icon > choose Properties > click the Tools tab > click Check Now > click Start.You can also select "Scan ... sectors" for more effective scan...
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... can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." For other options, such as "Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down," click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.
Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box...
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... mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (f2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Keyboard...
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The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-SelfTest) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
When replacing or upgrading the memory (RAM), always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.
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Connections
The built-in network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, network can be installed as an expansion card.
Network Connection
Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or...
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... recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution.
Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Notebook PC User Manual...
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... using the
recovery drive.
You must backup all your data to another location before recovering.
4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance.
Hardware Problem - Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is disabled.
A. Reinstall the "ATK0100" driver from the driver CD or download it from the ASUS website.
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... to incompatible memory.
2. Un-install software applications. If you have installed software applications recently, they may not be compatible with your system.Try to un-install them in Windows Safe Mode.
3. Check your system for viruses. 4. Update the BIOS to the latest version with Easy Flash in
Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website...
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... data to another location before recovering.
DO NOT connect to the Internet before you have installed an anti-virus software and Internet firewall to protect yourself from viruses.
Ensure that you install the "Intel INF Update" and "ATKACPI" drivers first so that hardware devices can be recognized.
6. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and ask an...
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Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS.
1. Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive.
2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC.
3. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown....
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.... Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Notebook...
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Recover Windows to entire HD with two partitions. This option deletes all partitions from your hard drive and creates two new partitions"C"(40%) and"D"(60%). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
Contents after recovery may vary by region or country.
The standard storage capacity of an...