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... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC 30...
... on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside the Charm bar 16 Snap feature...17 Wi-Fi connection 18 Disabling Airplane mode 18 Enabling Wi-Fi 18 Function keys...20 Function keys for ASUS Apps 21 Featured ASUS Apps 22 LifeFrame...22 Power4Gear Hybrid 24 USB Charger 26 Instant On...28 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 29 Shutting down your Notebook PC 30...
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... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be selected. Italic = 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.
... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be selected. Italic = 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.
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... Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows...
... Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows...
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... touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. Sign in to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM 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 Windows...
... touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. Sign in to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM 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 Windows...
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... the Start Screen. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for...
... the Start Screen. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for...
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... app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than...
... app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than...
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...Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Press enter to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen... to change to a hand icon. 2. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to activate its settings then ...
...Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Press enter to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen... to change to a hand icon. 2. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to activate its settings then ...
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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 The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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 The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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... you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Use your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools...
... you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Use your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools...
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... external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access...
... external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access...
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... press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on...
... press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. Click on the top side of your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on...
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.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable...
.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable...
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... turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard...
... turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard...
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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. 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 fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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. 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 fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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 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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this 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 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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or...
Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or...
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You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Select one or both options. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made.
You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Select one or both options. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made.
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... save more . Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as...
... save more . Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as...
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... all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option.
... all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option.