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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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... OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, ...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copyright Information No part of...
... OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, ...LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copyright Information No part of...
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...you are entitled to recover damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL..., OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. or any other liability, you are entitled to the listed contract price ...
...you are entitled to recover damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL..., OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. or any other liability, you are entitled to the listed contract price ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... keyboard. 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and...
... keyboard. 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and...
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Before upgrading to Windows® 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 6 8/13/12 2:47:...
Before upgrading to Windows® 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 6 8/13/12 2:47:...
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The setup process consists of these sign in options for your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can ...
The setup process consists of these sign in options for your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can ...
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Sign in to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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 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. 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, ...
Sign in to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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 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. 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, ...
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It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to provide a one place. 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 your user account. IMPORTANT! live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /...
It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to provide a one place. 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 your user account. IMPORTANT! live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /...
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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 to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left ...
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 to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left ...
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Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar.
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar.
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Press enter to browse through the apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to activate its settings then click on the app to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse ...
Press enter to browse through the apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to activate its settings then click on the app to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse ...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. 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 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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2.
Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2.
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It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the 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 mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm ...
It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the 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 mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm ...
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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 Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you to your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts ...
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 Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you to your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts ...
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IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. to divide your screen. 3. Click on the top side of your display into two. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature ...
IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. to divide your screen. 3. Click on the top side of your display into two. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature ...
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Launch the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. ...
Launch the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. ...
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Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. The access point you chose gets activated as below. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 3.
Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. The access point you chose gets activated as below. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 3.
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fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode 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 fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 ...
fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode 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 fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 ...
