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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
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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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... a menu or an item 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. This message contains vital information that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks... and prevent damage to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Italic = This indicates the keys you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To ...
... a menu or an item 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. This message contains vital information that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks... and prevent damage to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Italic = This indicates the keys you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To ...
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... you to a series of steps where 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: Using 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...
... you to a series of steps where 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: Using 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...
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... NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in 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 to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad...
... NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in 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 to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad...
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...run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function... that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before ...
...run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function... that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before ...
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... pointer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM 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 the Start screen. Hotspots...
... pointer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM 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 the Start screen. Hotspots...
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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 . Launching apps Position your...
... 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 . Launching apps Position your...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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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...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching ...
...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Move your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching ...
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... back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you can also use this to ...
... back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you can also use this to ...
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... then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Click on the top side of your display into two. The first app would automatically be ...placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3.
... then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Click on the top side of your display into two. The first app would automatically be ...placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3.
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... off. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of... the Available icon. Press fn + f2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2.
... off. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of... the Available icon. Press fn + f2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2.
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...up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second screen NOTE...: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness 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 ...
...up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second screen NOTE...: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness 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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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. 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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. 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
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Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM 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. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM 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. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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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. 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.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM
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...your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+... feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port.
...your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+... feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port.