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Asus R500ARH51, K55A-DH71 Contents, Using Windows 8 for the first time, Working with Windows apps

Models: UX32VDDH71 G55VWDH71 R500A-RH51 K55A-BI5093B K55A-DH71 K55A-DS71 E7495 UX51 X55UAB21 UX51VZXH71 K55ADS71 K55ADH71 K55ADS51 K55A-DS51 ROGG55VWDH71 K55AXB71 G55VW-DS71 R500NRH81 UX32 K55AXH51 R500ARH51 X75VDDB51 G75VWDS71 K55N-DB81 R500ARH52 N56DP-DH11 D550CA-BH31 R500VDRH71 X75 N56DPDH11 R503ULH11 R704AOH91 K55AXH71 K55A-XH71 R500ARS52 R500VD-RH71 X75ADS51 K55N-DS81 R503URH21 K55NDB81 R500A-RS52 R704AOB91 R700VJRS71 K55 K55AWH51 K55A-XH51 G55VW-DH71

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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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Notebook PC User Guide for Windowse7495Win8UserGuide.indd 8/13/12 24752 PMCopyright Information Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights ReservedLimitation of Liability Service and SupportVisit our multi-language web site at http//support.asus.com Contents Using Windows 8 for the first timeRemove everything and reinstall Windows Featured ASUS AppsAbout this user guide IconsMessages TypographyBefore upgrading to Windows Processor RAM Hard disk space Graphics card Screen resolutione7495Win8UserGuide.indd 8/13/12 24753 PMUsing Windows 8 for the first time The setup process consists of the following Step 1 Pick the languageStep 2 License Agreement Step 3 Personalize Step 4 Wireless Step 5 Settings Step 6 Sign in to your Notebook PCStarting up Windows Start screen Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a launched appHotspot ActionHotspots on the Start screen HotspotAction upper left cornerWorking with Windows apps Launching appsClosing apps Customizing apps on the Start ScreenAccessing All Apps Launching the All Apps screenAdding more apps on the Start screen 2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings3. Click on the icon e7495Win8UserGuide.inddLaunching the Charm bar Charm barPress Windows key + C Settings Inside the Charm barSearch ShareSnap feature Activating SnapWi-Fi connection Enabling Wi-FiDisabling Airplane mode Press fn + f2e7495Win8UserGuide.indd 8/13/12 24808 PMfn + f3 fn + f4 Function keysfn + f9 fn + f10 fn + f11 fn + f12 Function keys for ASUS Apps launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app see page 24 for morefn + C fn + fn + spacebar launches the ASUS LifeFrame appLifeFrame Featured ASUS AppsTo launch LifeFrame LifeFrame functions CameraCamcorder MonitorPower4Gear Hybrid To launch Power4Gear HybridPress fn + spacebar Select from these power plan modesBattery Saving mode Performance mode2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in battery mode Using the USB Charger+ SettingsUSB Charger+ 5. Click OK to save the settings made. Otherwise, click Cancel Battery saving mode Instant OnClick this to activate the battery saving mode Performance modeRemove everything and reinstall Windows 2. Click Settings Change PC Settings General2. Click Settings Power Shutdown Shutting down your Notebook PCe7495Win8UserGuide.indd 8/13/12 24817 PM

Contents

About this user guide

Before upgrading to Windows® 8

Using Windows® 8 for the first time

Starting up Windows® 8

Working with Windows® apps

Customizing apps on the Start Screen

Featured ASUS Apps

Remove everything and reinstall Windows

Shutting down your Notebook PC