Asus R500ARH52, K55A-DH71, K55A-DS51, K55A-BI5093B, R500NRH81 Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps

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Windows® UI

Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook 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.

live tiles

User account

Zoom in/out button for live tiles

Windows® apps

This group of applications can be customized to provide a one-stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections.

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

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

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Contents User Guide for Windows Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and SupportContents Icons About this user guideMessages TypographyRAM Before upgrading to WindowsUsing Windows 8 for the first time Starting up Windows Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots on a launched app HotspotsHotspots on the Start screen Launching apps Working with Windows appsClosing apps Customizing apps on the Start ScreenLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing All AppsAdding more apps on the Start screen Launching the Charm bar Charm barInside the Charm bar Activating Snap Snap featureWi-Fi connection Disabling Airplane modeEnabling Wi-Fi E7495Win8UserGuide.indd 13/12 24808 PM Fn + f9 Fn + f10 fn + f11 fn + f12 Function keysFn + C Fn + spacebar Function keys for Asus AppsFeatured Asus Apps LifeFrameTo launch LifeFrame Monitor LifeFrame functionsTo launch Power4Gear Hybrid Power4Gear HybridBattery Saving mode Performance modeUSB Charger+ Using the USB Charger+ SettingsE7495Win8UserGuide.indd 13/12 24812 PM Instant On Click Settings Change PC Settings General Remove everything and reinstall WindowsShutting down your Notebook PC Click Settings Power Shutdown