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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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.... This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks ... = This indicates the keys you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Messages To highlight key information in this...
.... This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks ... = This indicates the keys you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Messages To highlight key information in this...
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...4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a... local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup...
...4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a... local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup...
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... access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that...
... access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that...
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... This group of applications can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need...
... This group of applications can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need...
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... be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all...
... be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all...
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Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Closing apps 1. ...
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Closing apps 1. ...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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... triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
... triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
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... Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also...to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the ...Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen...
... Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also...to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the ...Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen...
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... applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to use the Snap feature. to the right or left side of the display...
... applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to use the Snap feature. to the right or left side of the display...
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... this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social ...
... this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social ...
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... into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to 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 ... speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker ...
... into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to 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 ... speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker ...
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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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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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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 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.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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 Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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.
To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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.
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...: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on... can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+...
...: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on... can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+...