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E7495 Notebook PC User Guide for Windows® 8 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 1 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
E7495 Notebook PC User Guide for Windows® 8 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 1 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
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... 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...
... 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...
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NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. This message..., and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. This message..., and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
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...Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a ...local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only...
...Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a ...local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only...
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... Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. Press the power button on the... keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your...
... Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. Press the power button on the... keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your...
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully ... organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your user account. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC.
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully ... organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your user account. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC.
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...:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that...
...:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that...
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.... To resize an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once...
.... To resize an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once...
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen.
From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your Notebook PC through the All Apps screen.
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...upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of white icons.
...upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of white icons.
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...From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of ...your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ...Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you...
...From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of ...your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ...Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you...
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... top side of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The first app would automatically be placed... the right or left side of your display into two. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1.
... top side of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The first app would automatically be placed... the right or left side of your display into two. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1.
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Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the ...Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share...
Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the ...Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates ... fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates ... fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 24 for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal.
fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 24 for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal.
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NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press fn + V Archive toolbar Action button Modes Capture Function settings Face Tracker Zoom in/out Review bar 22 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 22 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. To launch LifeFrame Press fn + V Archive toolbar Action button Modes Capture Function settings Face Tracker Zoom in/out Review bar 22 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 22 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
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NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press fn + spacebar Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to enable/disable the desktop icons and the presentation mode. 24 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 24 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press fn + spacebar Select from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to enable/disable the desktop icons and the presentation mode. 24 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 24 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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... Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you... to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is ...
... Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you... to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is ...