Laptop User Manual

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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
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 PC .............................................................30
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