Asus M11AD user manual Working with Windows apps, Launching apps, Customizing apps, Resizing apps

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Working with Windows® apps

Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.

Launching apps

•Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it.

•Press <Tab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter> to launch your selected app.

Customizing apps

You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps.

•To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.

Resizing apps

Right-click the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller.

Unpinning apps

To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from Start.

Closing apps

•Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon.

•Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it.

•From the running app’s screen, press <Alt> + <F4>.

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Connecting to the Internet Chapter Using your computerChapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementRF Equipment Notices TV Tuner on selected models Safety informationWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel EnglishMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Rear panelLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6 configurationPS/2 mouse port green. This port is for a PS/2 mouse Air vents. These vents allow air ventilationConnecting an external monitor Setting up your computerUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output portsConnecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTurning your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer OFF To turn your computer onEnglish To start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing Windows Explorer Using the notification areaManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsCustomizing the file/folder view Exploring files and foldersArranging your files Sorting your filesSetting up a backup Restoring your system settingsAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows Update Using Windows 7 Action CenterSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computerSetting up a user’s password Getting Windows Help and SupportActivating the anti-virus software For details on using Windows 8, refer to the next sections Using the Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWith Windows apps Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsAccessing the All Apps screen Launching the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Launching the Charms bar Charms barInside the Charms bar Using Snap Snap featureTo use Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts Turning your Desktop PC OFF Putting your Desktop PC to sleepTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupTo connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer To remove a USB storage device on WindowsConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays On Windows Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screenEnglish Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCUsing the memory card reader To use the memory cardInsert the memory card into the card slot Inserting an optical disc Using the optical driveRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Using the keyboard on selected models only Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardAsus PK1100 keyboard English Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANConfiguration options on Windows Configuring the network connectionClick OK when done Preferred and Alternate DNS serverEnglish To configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous sectionSharing Center To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection Wi-Fi connection on selected models only Connecting to a Wi-Fi network To connect to a Wi-Fi networkWindows English English Asus AI Suite Using AI SuiteTool menu Launching and configuring EPUTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barAsus Update Update menuMonitor menu Launching SensorMyLogo Changing the Bios boot logoSettings screen System Information screenSupport screen Configuring the Uefi Bios models Enter the Bios Setup programAsus Smart Cooling System optional English Resetting your PC Recovering your systemRecovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charms bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsTroubleshooting On Windows Click Applications tabOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Sounds, click On Windows 7, click ComputerRight-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Display System AudioUpdate the Bios CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAddress Asus contact informationAuthorised representative Europe Address