ASUSTeK Computer 8265NG Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 User Manual 8265NGW UserMan 20170914 Part 1

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 8265NGW UserMan 20170914 Part 1

(8265NGW) UserMan_20170914_Part 1

E12529
First Edition / August 2017
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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 ................................................................................................................................ 18
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 20
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................26
Charge your Notebook PC ...........................................................................................26
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 28
Press the power button ................................................................................................ 28
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................29
Using touch screen panel gestures ..........................................................................29
Using the touchpad ....................................................................................................... 32
Setting up your Fingerprint account ....................................................................... 39
Using the keyboard ................................................................................................... 40
Function keys ................................................................................................................... 40
Windows® 10 keys ..........................................................................................................41
Using the numeric keypad .......................................................................................... 42
Rotating the display panel .....................................................................................43
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the rst time .........................................................................................46
Start menu ...................................................................................................................47
Windows® apps ..........................................................................................................49
Working with Windows® apps....................................................................................50
Customizing Windows® apps ..................................................................................... 50
Task view ....................................................................................................................... 53
Snap feature ................................................................................................................54
Snap hotspots .................................................................................................................. 54
Action Center ..............................................................................................................56
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................57
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................59
Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 60
Airplane mode ................................................................................................................. 61
Turning your Notebook PC o ..............................................................................62
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ....................................................................63
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST) ............................................................................. 66
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 66
BIOS ................................................................................................................................66
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................66
BIOS Settings .................................................................................................................... 67
Recovering your system ..........................................................................................74
Performing a recovery option .................................................................................... 75
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Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................78
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................79
Software FAQs ............................................................................................................. 82
Appendices
Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 86
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 86
Network Compatibility Declaration ......................................................................... 87
Non-Voice Equipment ................................................................................................... 87
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ................... 90
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ................................. 91
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 92
Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à
l'exposition aux fréquences radio .............................................................................93
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains ...........................................94
UL Safety Notices ............................................................................................................ 95
Power Safety Requirement .......................................................................................... 96
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 96
REACH ................................................................................................................................. 96
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice .............................................................. 96
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Prevention of Hearing Loss ......................................................................................... 96
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 97
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 98
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 100
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 100
Coating Notice .................................................................................................................101
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .......................................................................... 101
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 101
Regional notice for California ..................................................................................... 101
Regional notice for Singapore ...................................................................................102
Regional notice for India .............................................................................................. 102
Notices for removable batteries ................................................................................ 102
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables.......................................................... 102
Simplied EU Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................103
RED RF Output table ...................................................................................................... 103
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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® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 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.
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.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
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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 mercury-
containing 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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Array microphones
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise
suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice
recognition and audio recording.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in
use.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your Notebook PC.
360º-adjustable touch screen panel
Your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel can be adjusted all the
way into a 360º angle. This feature allows you to quickly turn
your device from a Notebook PC into a touch-enabled tablet PC.
This high-denition touch screen panel provides excellent
viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia les
on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate it using touch
screen gestures.
NOTE: For more details on how to turn your Notebook PC into a
tablet device, refer to the Rotating the display panel section in this
manual.
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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.
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 Using the touchpad section in
this manual.
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Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for
numeric input and as pointer direction keys.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the numeric keypad
section in this manual.
Fingerprint sensor
This built-in ngerprint sensor captures your ngerprint and uses
it as biometric authentication for logging on to your Notebook
PC’s system.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Setting up your Fingerprint
account section in this manual.
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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.
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Air vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the
Notebook PC.
WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other
objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may
occur.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from
your Notebook PC. Audio features are software-controlled.
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Right Side
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones. You can also use this port to connect your headset
or an external microphone.
USB Type-C port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.
USB 3.0 port with USB Charger+
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate
of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. The
icon indicates this port’s USB Charger+ feature which allows you
to quick-charge mobile devices.
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HDMI port
This port is for the HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface)
connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other
protected content playback.
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 port
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate
of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports SD card formats.
Status indicators
The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of
your Notebook PC.
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:
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Color Status
Solid White The Notebook PC is plugged to
a power source and the battery
power is between 95% and
100%.
Solid Orange The Notebook PC is plugged
to a power 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%.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC is accessing
the internal storage drives.
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Volume button
This button turns the volume up or down on your Notebook PC.
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.
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.
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Chapter 2:
Using your Notebook PC
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IMPORTANT!
Power adapter information:
• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac
• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz
• Ratingoutputcurrent:2.37Amax.(45W)/3.42Amax.(65W)
• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V
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.
Getting started
Charge your Notebook PC
A. Connect the DC power connector into your Notebook PC’s power
(DC) input port.
B. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.
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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 (for non-removable battery only).
• 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
(for non-removable battery only).
• 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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Left edge swipe Right edge swipe
Swipe from the left edge of the
screen to launch Task view.
Swipe from the right edge of the
screen to launch Action Center.
Using touch screen panel gestures
The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of
your Notebook PC. The functions can be activated by using the hand
gestures on your Notebook PC’s touch screen panel.
Gestures for the touch screen
panel and 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 touch screen panel and touchpad.
NOTE:
• Thefollowingscreenshotsareforreferenceonly.Thetouchscreen
panel’s appearance may vary depending on model.
• Thetouchscreenpanelisavailableonselectedmodels.
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Zoom in Zoom out
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touch screen panel.
Bring together your two ngers
on the touch screen panel.
Tap/Double-tap Press and hold
• Tapanapptoselectit.
• Double-tapanappto
launch it.
Press and hold to open the right-
click menu.
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Finger slide Drag
Slide your nger to scroll up and
down and slide your nger to pan
the screen left or right.
• Dragtocreateaselection
box around multiple items.
• Draganddropanitemto
move it to a new location.
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Using the touchpad
Moving the pointer
You can tap 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
• Tapanapptoselectit.
• Double-tapanapp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
• Clickanapptoselectit.
• Double-clickanappto
launch it.
Click this button to open the right-
click menu.
NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left
mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad.
Two-nger gestures
Tap
Tap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click function.
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Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two ngers on
the touchpad.
Spread apart your two ngers on
the touchpad.
Two-nger scroll (up/down) Two-nger scroll (left/right)
Slide two ngers to scroll up or
down.
Slide two ngers to scroll left or
right.
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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.
Three-nger gestures
Tap
Tap three ngers on the touchpad to invoke Cortana.
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Swipe left/Swipe right
If you opened multiple apps, swipe three ngers left or right to switch
between these apps.
Swipe up Swipe down
Swipe up to see an overview of all
the apps currently opened.
Swipe down to show the desktop.
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Four-nger gestures
Tap
Tap four ngers on the touchpad to invoke Action Center.
Customizing your touchpad
1. Launch All settings from the Action Center.
2. Select Devices, then select Mouse & touchpad.
3. Adjust the settings to your preference.
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Setting up your Fingerprint account
1. Launch the Start menu.
2. Click/Tap Settings and select Accounts.
3. Select the Sign-in options tab on the left side and click/tap Set
up under Fingerprint of Windows Hello.
IMPORTANT!
• Youmustaddapasswordbeforeyoucanusetheothersign-in
options.
• YoumustsetupaPINbeforeyoucanenrollinWindowsHello.
4. Click/Tap Get started in the prompt screen and enter your PIN for
verication.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Fingerprint
account.
NOTE: Press and lift the same nger repeatedly, making small adjustments
to the position of your nger each time until the scan is complete.
6. Click/Tap Add another if you wish to add another Fingerprint
account.
7. When nished, click/tap Close.
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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 brightness for the backlit keyboard
Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard
Decreases display brightness
Increases display brightness
Turns the display panel on or 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® 10 keys
There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC’s keyboard
used as below:
Launches the Start menu
Displays the drop-down menu
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Using the numeric keypad
NOTE: The numeric keypad layout may dier by model or territory but the
usage procedures remain the same.
A numeric keypad is available on
selected Notebook PC models. You
can use this keypad for numeric
input or as pointer direction keys.
Press to
toggle between using
the keypad as number
keys or as pointer
direction keys.
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Rotating the display panel
Your Notebook PC’s display panel is adjustable up to 360 degrees. You
may adjust the display panel as shown below.
Notebook PC mode
360 degrees adjustable
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Tent mode
Stand mode
Tablet mode
NOTE: Rotating the screen to Stand, Tent and Tablet mode will disable the
keyboard and touchpad.
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Chapter 3:
Working with Windows® 10
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Starting for the rst time
When you start your Notebook PC for the rst time, a series of screens
appear to guide you in conguring your Windows® 10 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® 10 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 Desktop appears.
NOTE: The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only.
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Start menu
The Start menu is the main gateway to your Notebook PC’s programs,
Windows® apps, folders, and settings.
You can use the Start menu to do these common activities:
• StartprogramsorWindows®apps
• OpencommonlyusedprogramsorWindows®apps
• AdjustNotebookPCsettings
• GethelpwiththeWindowsoperatingsystem
• TurnoyourNotebookPC
• LogofromWindowsorswitchtoadierentuseraccount
Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account
Launch the Start menu
Shut down, restart, or put your Notebook PC to sleep
Launch All apps
Launch Taskview Launch an app from the taskbar
Launch an app from the Start screen
Launch File Explorer
Launch Settings
Launch Search
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Launching the Start menu
Position your mouse pointer over the Start button
in the lower-left corner of your desktop then click it.
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
Opening programs from the Start menu
One of the most common uses of the Start menu is opening programs
installed on your Notebook PC.
Position your mouse pointer over the program then
click to launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the programs.
Press to launch it.
NOTE: Select All apps at the bottom of the left pane to display a full list of
programs and folders on your Notebook PC in alphabetical order.
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Windows® apps
These are apps pinned on the right pane of the Start menu and
displayed in tiled-format for easy access.
NOTE: Some Windows® apps require signing in to your Microsoft account
before they are fully launched.
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Working with Windows® apps
Use your Notebook PC’s touchpad or keyboard to launch, customize,
and close apps.
Customizing Windows® apps
You can move, resize, unpin, or pin apps to the taskbar from the Start
menu using the following steps:
Launching Windows® apps from the Start menu
Position your mouse pointer over the app then click to
launch it.
Use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press
to launch an app.
Moving apps
Position your mouse pointer over the app, then drag and
drop the app to a new location.

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