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... Customizing apps 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...
... Customizing apps 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...
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... key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. As you read along, 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate...
... key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. As you read along, 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate...
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If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in using your local account...
If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in using your local account...
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... 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. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that...
... 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. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that...
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... you need in to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen...
... you need in to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen...
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...your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad....mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook...
...your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad....mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook...
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Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, ...change to close it . To resize an app, right-click on the app then drag to a new location. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app to browse through the apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Customizing apps on the Start Screen...
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, ...change to close it . To resize an app, right-click on the app then drag to a new location. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app to browse through the apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Customizing apps on the Start Screen...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that ...can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the...
Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that ...can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the...
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... files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 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 From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to a recently opened app.
... files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 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 From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to a recently opened app.
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... your display into two. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of the display panel.
... your display into two. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of the display panel.
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... connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. The Airplane mode should be turned...
... connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. The Airplane mode should be turned...
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... 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 the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models...
... 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 the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models...
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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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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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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. 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
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... quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power...
... quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power...
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NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Select one or both options. 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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5.
NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Select one or both options. 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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5.
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... last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook...
... last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook...
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... to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
... to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
