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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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This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional ...you read along, 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that can be followed to keep you should press on your...
This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! NOTE: This message contains additional ...you read along, 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that can be followed to keep you should press on your...
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....indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. 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... your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of...
....indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. 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... your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of...
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...: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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. 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 proceed. 3. Starting up . Click on...
...: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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. 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 proceed. 3. Starting up . Click on...
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...Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can ... easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide...
...Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can ... easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide...
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Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until ...
Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until ...
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Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on the top ...
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on the top ...
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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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Use your screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks ... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar...
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Use your screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks ... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar...
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... share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs... in your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search ...
... share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs... in your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search ...
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... PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap...
... PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap...
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Activate the Charm bar. 2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. ... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. 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. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
Activate the Charm bar. 2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. ... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. 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. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
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...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...turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 ...
...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...turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 ...
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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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NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. 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. 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. 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. 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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Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
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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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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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...13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also 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 to charge devices while your... on battery power. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can...
...13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also 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 to charge devices while your... on battery power. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can...