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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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... 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...
... 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...
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...that must be followed to keep 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your... Notebook PC. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Messages To highlight key information in this user...
...that must be followed to keep 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your... Notebook PC. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Messages To highlight key information in this user...
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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 ... 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Using...
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 ... 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Using...
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NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. 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 the following steps: 1. Press the ...power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account ...
NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. 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 the following steps: 1. Press the ...power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account ...
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... can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live... tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC.
... can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live... tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC.
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... your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . From the launched app...
... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . From the launched app...
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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 From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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 From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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... 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 Notebook PC. Move your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the...
... 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 Notebook PC. Move your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the...
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... you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert... back 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 the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display...
... you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert... back 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 the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display...
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... Snap Use your screen. 3. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right .... 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
... Snap Use your screen. 3. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right .... 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
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... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:... the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. IMPORTANT! Activate ...
... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:... the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. IMPORTANT! Activate ...
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...turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness 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 ...
...turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness 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 ...
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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. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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. 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.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to charge devices while your... USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. ...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to charge devices while your... USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. ...