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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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! About this user guide, messages are presented...
..., 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. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! About this user guide, messages are presented...
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... you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences 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 steps where you to connect to the internet during the setup process.
... you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences 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 steps where you to connect to the internet during the setup process.
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Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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...
Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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...
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... 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your user account.
... 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your user account.
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...changes 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 launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your mouse... corner top side 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. (2) If you to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
...changes 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 launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your mouse... corner top side 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. (2) If you to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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...app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. Press enter to browse through the apps. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to ...change to a hand icon. 2. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse...
...app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. Press enter to browse through the apps. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to ...change to a hand icon. 2. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse...
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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. 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
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Use your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm bar The Charm...a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on ...
Use your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm bar The Charm...a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on ...
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... you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows...
... you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows...
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... the display panel. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use...
... the display panel. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use...
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.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Press fn + f2. The Airplane mode should be turned off...
.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Press fn + f2. The Airplane mode should be turned off...
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... 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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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 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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. Function keys 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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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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. 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.
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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. 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.
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... sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings...
... sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings...
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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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options. 3. 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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
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... to activate the battery saving mode. 28 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 28 8/13/12 2:48:13 PM NOTE: Deep S3 is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. IMPORTANT! Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode...
... to activate the battery saving mode. 28 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 28 8/13/12 2:48:13 PM NOTE: Deep S3 is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. IMPORTANT! Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode...
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... and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer...
... and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer...
