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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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..., and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing...
..., and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing...
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If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. 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 customized in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47...
If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. 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 customized in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47...
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... Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating...
... Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating...
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... and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that...
... and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that...
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... app, slide down to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper left ...corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to show all launched apps. Hotspots 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 to a new location.
... app, slide down to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper left ...corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to show all launched apps. Hotspots 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 to a new location.
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... to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to...
... to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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Press Windows key + C. 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's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...
Press Windows key + C. 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's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...
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... devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to 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 share applications via social networking...
... devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to 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 share applications via social networking...
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... Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Click on your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Once the pointer changes...
... Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Click on your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Once the pointer changes...
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...'s touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode off to turn this function. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. 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 applications via social networking...
...'s touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode off to turn this function. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. 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 applications via social networking...
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... 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 fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook...
... 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 fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook...
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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. 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
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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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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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even...
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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. Otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 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 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 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 3.
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... its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby...
... its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby...
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... your Notebook PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything...
... your Notebook PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything...
