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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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... keys 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. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be ...selected. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user ...
... keys 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. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be ...selected. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user ...
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... to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in using 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 local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the ...
... to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists of these sign in using 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 local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the ...
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Sign in to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard 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... applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard 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... applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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
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... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required...; apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account.
... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required...; apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account.
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Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) 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 launch programs and access ...
Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) 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 launch programs and access ...
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... from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Press tab twice then...
... from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Press tab twice then...
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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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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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. Press Windows key + C. Move your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar...
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. Press Windows key + C. Move your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar...
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From the Start screen, you 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened ... allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
From the Start screen, you 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened ... allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
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Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to the right or left side of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 ... area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. to launch it. 2. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications...
Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to the right or left side of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 ... area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. to launch it. 2. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications...
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... the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Press fn + f2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled...
... the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Press fn + f2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled...
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...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. 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 turns the display panel off...
...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. 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 turns the display panel off...
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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 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.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC.
Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC.
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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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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 Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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 Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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...12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. 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 connected device overheats, ...
...12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. 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 connected device overheats, ...