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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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..., 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. 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 vital information that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks...
..., 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. 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 vital information that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks...
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... create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook...
... create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook...
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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 Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 Sign in to the following steps...
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 Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 Sign in to the following steps...
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... can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. 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 /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows®...
... can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. 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 /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows®...
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... to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. 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 the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch...
... to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. 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 the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch...
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... tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . From the launched app's screen, press alt .../12 2:47:58 PM Press enter to browse through the apps. 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 a new location. Launching apps Position your apps...
... tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . From the launched app's screen, press alt .../12 2:47:58 PM Press enter to browse through the apps. 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 a new location. Launching apps Position your apps...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
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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. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email...
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. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email...
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... your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap...
... your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap...
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... Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. 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 sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click...
... Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. 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 sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click...
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... 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 + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 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 + f4 (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. 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. Function keys 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 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. Function keys 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. 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
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Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. 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.
Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. 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.
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... on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger...
... on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger...
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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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options.
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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options.
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... sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . It allows the system to return to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled...
... sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . It allows the system to return to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled...
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...:14 PM Scroll down to complete. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook PC to complete...
...:14 PM Scroll down to complete. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook PC to complete...
