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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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...be selected. This message contains vital information that must be used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC's data and components. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Italic = This indicates the keys you will find ... or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks.
...be selected. This message contains vital information that must be used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC's data and components. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Italic = This indicates the keys you will find ... or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks.
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...:53 PM If you do so, you will only be prompted to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: ... process, Windows® 8 directs you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account...
...:53 PM If you do so, you will only be prompted to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: ... process, Windows® 8 directs you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account...
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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 on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. Sign ...
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 on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. Sign ...
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... live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can be...
... live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can be...
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... you to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots...
... you to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots...
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... tab twice then use the arrow keys to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch and...
... tab twice then use the arrow keys to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch and...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm...
...:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm...
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.... 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 your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social... or email. Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to the Start screen.
.... 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 your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social... or email. Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to the Start screen.
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... it. 2. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Click on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon... the app to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two.
... it. 2. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Click on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! Once the pointer changes to a hand icon... the app to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two.
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Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The ...click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Press fn + f2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, ...
Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The ...click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Press fn + f2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, ...
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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) 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
Function keys 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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 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.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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. 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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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 To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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.
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..., or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your... allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or ...
..., or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your... allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or ...