ASUSTeK Computer 7265NG Users Manual

E10292

Revised Edition V3
March 2015

Notebook PC

E-Manual

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Table of Contents

About this manual .....................................................................................................7

Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................8

Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8

Typography .......................................................................................................................8

Safety precautions .....................................................................................................9

Using your Notebook PC ..............................................................................................9

Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 10

Proper disposal ................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14

Top View .............................................................................................................................14

Bottom ................................................................................................................................ 17

Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 18

Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started ...........................................................................................................22

Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................................... 22

Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 24

Press the power button ................................................................................................24

Gestures for the touchpad .....................................................................................25

Moving the pointer ........................................................................................................ 25

Enabling ASUS Smart Gesture ................................................................................... 32

Using the keyboard ...................................................................................................33

Function keys ................................................................................................................... 33

Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 34

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................36

Windows® UI .................................................................................................................37

Start screen ....................................................................................................................... 37

Hotspots ............................................................................................................................. 38

Start button ...................................................................................................................... 41

Customizing your Start screen ...................................................................................43

Working with Windows® apps ...............................................................................44

Launching apps ............................................................................................................... 44

Customizing apps ........................................................................................................... 44

Accessing the Apps screen ..........................................................................................46

Charms bar ........................................................................................................................ 48

Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 51

Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................53

Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................55

Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................55

Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 56

Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 57

Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................58

Putting your Notebook PC to sleep .........................................................................58

Windows® 8.1 lock screen ........................................................................................59

To proceed from the lock screen ............................................................................... 59

Customizing your lock screen ....................................................................................60

Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

The Power-On Self-Test (POST) .............................................................................64

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 64

BIOS ................................................................................................................................64

Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 64

BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 65

Recovering your system ..........................................................................................75

Enabling a recovery option ........................................................................................ 77

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Tips and FAQs

Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................80

Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................81

Software FAQs .............................................................................................................84

Appendices

DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ........................................... 88

Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models).......................................90

Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 90

Overview ............................................................................................................................ 91

Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 91

Non-Voice Equipment ..................................................................................................91

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ...................93

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .................................. 94

FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .................................95

RF Exposure Information (SAR) .................................................................................. 95

CE Marking ........................................................................................................................ 96

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................97

Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ...98

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ....................................................... 99

Informations concernant l’exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF) ........................ 99

Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains ...........................................100

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 100

UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 102

Power Safety Requirement ..........................................................................................103

TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 103

REACH ................................................................................................................................. 103

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..............................................................103

Prevention of Hearing Loss .........................................................................................103

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 104

Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 105

CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 106

ENERGY STAR complied product ..............................................................................108

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Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ..................109

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 109

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 109

Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 110

Regional notice for India .............................................................................................. 110

Regional notice for California .....................................................................................110

Notices for removeable batteries..............................................................................110

Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................110

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following
chapters:

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook
PC.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your
Notebook PC.

Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings
of your Notebook PC.

Tips and FAQs

This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with your Notebook PC.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.

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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to
your Notebook PC's data and components.

Icons

The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.

= Use the touchpad.

= Use the keyboard.

Typography

Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.

Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Safety precautions

Using your Notebook PC

This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your
Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter
complies with this rating.

Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near
any part of your body to prevent discomfort or
injury from heat exposure.

Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and
other peripherals with your Notebook PC.

While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or
cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can
reduce air circulation.

Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or
unstable work surfaces.

You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts),
but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and
wands.

Contact your airline provider to learn about related
inight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.

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Caring for your Notebook PC

Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery
pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook
PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra
moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.

Do not use strong solvents such as thinners,
benzene, or other chemicals on or near your
Notebook PC.

Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC.

Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong
magnetic or electrical elds.

Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near
liquids, rain, or moisture.

Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty
environments.

Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.

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Proper disposal

Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment and mercury­containing button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.

Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup

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Getting to know your Notebook PC

Top View

NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country. The

Notebook view may also vary in appearance depending on the Notebook
PC model.

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Ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in
your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust
the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light
condition.

Camera

The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.

Camera indicator

The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.

Display panel

This high-denition display panel provides excellent viewing
features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les on your
Notebook PC.

Microphone

The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,
voice narrations, or simple audio recording.

Airplane mode indicator

This indicator lights up when the Airplane mode in your
Notebook PC is enabled.

NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless
connectivity.

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Capital lock indicator

This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is
activated. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters
(such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC’s keyboard.

Touchpad

The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate
onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates
the functions of a regular mouse.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touchpad
section in this manual.

Power indicator

The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned
on and blinks slowly when the N otebook PC is in sleep mode.

Power button

Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on or o. You
can also use the power button to put your Notebook PC to sleep
or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.

In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive,
press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds
until your Notebook PC shuts down.

Keyboard

The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a
comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use
the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls
other multimedia functions.

NOTE: The keyboard layout diers by model or territory.

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Bottom

NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.

WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get warm to hot while in

use or while charging the battery pack. When working on your Notebook
PC, do not place it on surfaces that can block the vents.

IMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for
this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled.

Audio speakers

The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from
the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are
software-controlled.

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Right Side

Power indicator

The power indicator lights up when the Notebook PC is turned
on and blinks slowly when the Notebook PC is in sleep mode.

Two-color battery charge indicator

The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s
charge status. Refer to the following table for details:

Color Status

Solid Green The Notebook PC is plugged to a power

Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged to a power

source and the battery power is between
95% and 100%.

source, charging its battery, and the
battery power is less than 95%.

Blinking Orange The Notebook PC is running on battery

mode and the battery power is less than
10%.

Lights o The Notebook PC is running on battery

mode and the battery power is between
10% to 100%.

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Headphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones.

Micro HDMI port

This port is for a micro High-Denition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray,
and other protected content playback.

USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+

This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up
to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

This USB 3.0 port also comes with the USB Charger+ feature for
quick-charging mobile devices.

Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while
it is connected to a power source.

IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the
battery pack and supply power to your Notebook PC.

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Left Side

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a transfer rate of
up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.

Memory card reader

This built-in memory card reader supports SD and SDXC card
formats.

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Chapter 2:
Using your Notebook PC

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Getting started

Charge your Notebook PC

A. Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source.

B. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power

(DC) input port.

Charge the Notebook PC for 3 hours before using it in
battery mode for the rst time.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models
and your region.

IMPORTANT!

Power adapter information:

• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac

• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz

• Ratingoutputcurrent:2.37Amax.(45W)

• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V

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IMPORTANT!

• Locatetheinput/outputratinglabelonyourNotebookPCand

ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your
power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating
output currents based on the available SKU.

• EnsurethatyourNotebookPCisconnectedtothepoweradapter

before turning it on for the rst time. We strongly recommend that
you use a grounded wall socket while using your Notebook PC on
power adapter mode.

• ThesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyourNotebook

PC.

• TodisconnectyourNotebookPCfromitsmainpowersupply,unplug

your Notebook PC from the power socket.

WARNING!

Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC’s battery.

• OnlyASUS-authorizedtechniciansshouldremovethebatteryinside

the device.

• Thebatteryusedinthisdevicemaypresentariskofreorchemical

burn if removed or disassembled.

• Followthewarninglabelsforyourpersonalsafety.

• Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.

• Donotdisposeofinre.

• Neverattempttoshort-circuityourNotebookPC’sbattery.

• Neverattempttodisassembleandreassemblethebattery.

• Discontinueusageifleakageisfound.

• Thebatteryanditscomponentsmustberecycledordisposedof

properly.

• Keepthebatteryandothersmallcomponentsawayfromchildren.

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Lift to open the display panel

Press the power button

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Gestures for the touchpad

Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your
Notebook PC. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand
gestures on your touchpad.

Moving the pointer

You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer,
then slide your nger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen.

Slide horizontally

Slide vertically

Slide diagonally

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One-nger gestures

Tap/Double tap

• IntheStartscreen,tapanapptolaunchit.

• InDesktopmode,double-tapanapplicationtolaunchit.

Drag and drop

Double-tap an item, then slide the same nger without lifting it o the
touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your nger from the
touchpad.

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Left-click Right-click

• IntheStartscreen,clickan

app to launch it.

• InDesktopmode,double-

click an application to
launch it.

• IntheStartscreen,clickan

app to select it and launch
the settings bar. You can also
press this button to launch
the All Apps bar.

• InDesktopmode,usethis

button to open the right­click menu.

NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left
mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad.

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Top edge swipe

• IntheStartscreen,swipefromthetopedgetolaunchtheAll

Apps bar.

• Inarunningapp,swipefromthetopedgetoviewitsmenu.

Left edge swipe Right edge swipe

Swipe from the left edge to shue
your running apps.

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Swipe the right edge to launch
the Charms bar.

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Two-nger gestures

Tap Rotate

Tap two ngers on the touchpad
to simulate the right-click
function.

To rotate an image, place two
ngers on the touchpad then
turn one nger clockwise or
counterclockwise while the other
stays still.

Two-nger scroll (up/down) Two-nger scroll (left/right)

Slide two ngers to scroll up or
down.

NOTE: Ensure to enable rotate gesture in your Notebook PC. For more
information, refer to the section Enabling ASUS Smart Gesture.

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Slide two ngers to scroll left or
right.

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Zoom out Zoom in

Bring together your two ngers
on the touchpad.

Spread apart your two ngers on
the touchpad.

Drag and drop

Select an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other
nger, slide on the touchpad to drag the item, lift your nger o the
button to drop the item.

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Three-nger gestures

Swipe up Swipe left/right

Swipe three ngers upward to
show all running applications.

Swipe three ngers left or right
to show running apps in Desktop
mode or Start screen.

Swipe down

Swipe three ngers downward to show the Desktop mode.

NOTE: Ensure to enable the three-nger gestures in your Notebook PC .
For more information, refer to the section Enabling ASUS Smart Gesture.

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Enabling ASUS Smart Gesture

Activate the rotate and three-nger gestures of your touchpad using
the following steps:

1. Launch the Desktop app.

2. On the lower-right corner of the taskbar, tap

to launch ASUS Smart Gesture app.

3. Tick the following items to enable Smart Gestures:

For three-nger gestures:



- Navigate page

- Show and navigate running apps’ view

- Show desktop

For two-nger rotate gesture:



- Rotate

4. Tap Apply then tap OK.

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Using the keyboard

Function keys

The function keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard can trigger the
following commands:

Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode

Turns Airplane mode on or o

NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables
all wireless connectivity.

Decreases display brightness

Increases display brightness

Turns the display panel o

Toggles the display mode

NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected
to your Notebook PC.

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Enables or disables the touchpad

Turns the speaker on or o

Turns the speaker volume down

Turns the speaker volume up

Windows® 8.1 keys

There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard
used as below:

Press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you are
already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to
the last app you opened.

Press this key to simulate the right-click functions.

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Chapter 3:
Working with Windows® 8.1

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Starting for the rst time

When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens
appear to guide you in conguring your Windows® 8.1 operating
system.

To start your Notebook PC for the rst time:

1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC. Wait for a few
minutes until the setup screen appears.

2. From the setup screen, pick your region and a language to use on
your Notebook PC.

3. Carefully read the License Terms. Select I accept.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the following basic
items:

• Personalize

• Getonline

• Settings

• Youraccount

5. After conguring the basic items, Windows® 8.1 proceeds
to install your apps and preferred settings. Ensure that your
Notebook PC is kept powered on during the setup process.

6. Once the setup process is complete, the Start screen appears.

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Windows® UI

Windows® 8.1 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 applications you need in just one
place.

Windows® Apps

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

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

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Hotspots

Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the
settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be
activated using the touchpad.

Hotspots on a running app

Hotspots on the Start screen

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Hotspot Action

upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left

corner then tap/click on the recent app’s
thumbnail to revert back to that running app.

If you launched more than one app, slide
down to show all running apps.

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From a running app screen:

Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left

corner then tap/click

to go back to the

Start screen.

NOTE: You can also press the Windows key

on your keyboard to go back to the

Start screen.

From the Start screen:

Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left

corner then tap/click

to go back to that

app.

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Hotspot Action

top side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side

until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then
drop the app to a new location.

NOTE: This hotspot function only works on
a running app or when you want to use the
Snap feature. For more details, refer to the
Snap feature under Working with Windows®
apps.

upper or lower right
corner

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Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or
lower right corner to launch the Charms bar.

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Start button

Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch
between the two most recent apps that you opened. The Start button
may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on
any app that is currently open onscreen.

Start button on the Start screen

NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the

display settings you chose for your Start screen.

Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start
screen or any opened app to call out the Start button.

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Start button on Desktop mode

Context menu

The context menu appears as a box lled with quick access to some of
the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start
button.

The context menu also includes the following shut down options for
your Notebook PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.

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Customizing your Start screen

Windows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen,
allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the
arrangement of your apps onscreen.

To customize the settings of your Start screen:

1. Launch the Desktop.

2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the
Start button, to launch the pop-up window.

3. Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to
tick the Navigation and Start screen options you
want to use.

4. Tap/click Apply to save the new settings then exit.

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Working with Windows® apps

Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize,
and close apps.

Launching apps

Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click
or tap once to launch it.

Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse

through the apps. Press

to launch an app.

Customizing apps

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

Moving apps

Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a
new location.

Resizing apps

Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar,

then tap/click

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and select an app tile size.

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Unpinning apps

Right-click on the app to activate the Customize bar

then tap/click

Closing apps

1. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the

2. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the

From the running app’s screen, press .

.

launched app then wait for the pointer to change
to a hand icon.

screen to close it.

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Accessing the Apps screen

Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also
open other applications through the Apps screen.

NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following
screenshot is for reference only.

Launching the Apps screen

Launch the Apps screen using your Notebook PC's touchpad or
keyboard.

On the Start screen, click the button.

From the Start screen, Press then press .

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Pinning more apps on the Start screen

You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchpad.

1. Launch the All Apps screen

2. Right-click on the apps that you want to add on
the Start screen.

3. Tap/click on the

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icon to pin the selected

apps on the Start screen.

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Charms bar

The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side
of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share
applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of
your Notebook PC.

Charms bar

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Launching the Charms bar

NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of

white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once
activated.

Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charms
bar.

Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right
corner of the screen.

Press

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Inside the Charms bar

Search

This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or
programs in your Notebook PC.

Share

This charm allows you to share applications via social
networking sites or email.

Start

This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen.
From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back
to a recently opened app.

Devices

This charm allows you to access and share les with
the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an
external display or printer.

Settings

This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your
Notebook PC.

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