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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...
... 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...
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... below indicate which device can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be 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. As you read along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
... below indicate which device can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be 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. As you read along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
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... account depending on the settings you customized 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 steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows...
... account depending on the settings you customized 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 steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows...
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..., 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. 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 Click on the touchpad or press any key...
..., 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. 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 Click on the touchpad or press any key...
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live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Each of 1024...
live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Each of 1024...
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... access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad...
... access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad...
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... Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard 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 app then drag to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to a new location. Press enter...
... Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard 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 app then drag to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to a new location. Press enter...
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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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Press Windows key + C. 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 your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the...
Press Windows key + C. 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 your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the...
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... your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC...
... your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC...
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... Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. Click on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13...
... Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to use the Snap feature. Click on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13...
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... Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode off. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following...
... Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode off. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following...
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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) 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. 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.
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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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame.
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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame 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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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.
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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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... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. 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 while your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings...
... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. 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 while your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings...
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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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 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. 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 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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Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in 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. IMPORTANT! Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to activate the battery saving mode. 28 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 28 8/13/12 2:48:13 PM The...
Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in 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. IMPORTANT! Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to activate the battery saving mode. 28 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 28 8/13/12 2:48:13 PM The...
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... 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to...
... 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to...
