Asus M11AAUS002Q user manual Using the Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps

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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.

Start screen

The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.

You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.

Live tiles

User account

Zoom in/out button for apps

Windows® apps

These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.

A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run a Windows® apps.

Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

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Contents M11AA E7956 First Edition December Contents Chapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information TV Tuner on selected modelsConventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computerEnglish Front panelRear panel LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status DescriptionAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cordTurning your computer on Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on English Starting for the first time To start for the first timeStart screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom the Start screen From a running app screenWith Windows apps Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing appsLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the Charms barInside the Charms bar Using Snap Snap featureTo use Snap Other keyboard shortcuts Putting your Desktop PC to sleep Turning your Desktop PC OFFTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosTo connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceFront panel To remove a USB storage deviceConnecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and MicConnecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 8-channel SpeakersSetting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen Connecting an Hdtv English Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureUsing the memory card reader To use the memory cardRemoving an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc To insert an optical discAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus PK1100 keyboard Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionTo connect via a DSL/cable modem Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANConfiguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection Click Use the following IP addressWireless connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Using AI Suite Asus AI SuiteTool menu Launching and configuring EPUTo launch EPU To configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe To configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Monitor menu Update menuAsus Update Launching SensorChanging the Bios boot logo MyLogoSystem Information screen Settings screenSupport screen Configuring the Uefi Bios models Asus Smart Cooling System optionalEnglish Recovering from a system image file Recovering your systemResetting your PC Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Troubleshooting Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Picture on the Hdtv is distorted Power DisplayLAN AudioSystem CPU Asus contact information Address