Working with Windows apps, Launching apps | Asus G10AJ manual

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 tapand select an app tile size.

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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Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Asus contact information Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functions Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback Services IC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Getting to know your computer Welcome Front panel Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer English Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Port Headset Channel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Status Description LAN port LED indications To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Wait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on To turn your computer on To connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To use the memory card Using the memory card readerInsert the memory card into the card slot To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc English To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LAN On Windows Click Applications tab TroubleshootingOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen Right-click , then click Eject from the menu On Windows 7, click Computer Power Display System Audio If you know how to reinstall Old Bios versionLatest Bios versions Update the Bios Windows 7 / Windows Page To start for the first time Starting for the first time Using the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbar Customizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and folders Sorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your files Backing up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folder Protecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and password Getting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software To start your Desktop PC for the first time Windows 8.1 lock screen Start screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspots From the Start screen From a running app screenWindows apps Resizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing apps Launching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Launching the Charms bar Charms bar Inside the Charms bar Launch an app then press Snap featureUsing Snap To use Snap Other keyboard shortcuts Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep To turn your Desktop PC OFF Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupPress Del during Post Windows Removing a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device on Windows To configure the screen resolution settings on Windows Configuring the screen resolution settingsPersonalize Display Change display settings Right-click on your LAN and select Configuring the Internet connection settingsWired connection Windows Click OK when done Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click Next To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a static IP network connection Right-click on your LAN and select Properties Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows Wireless connectionTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English Using the Recovery DVD on selected models Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition About the system recovery partition To reset your PC Windows Resetting your PCSelect Reset your PC Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering from a system image fileTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD Click Recovery Create a recovery drive To create a USB recovery driveLaunch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Asus contact information