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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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... = This indicates the 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. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING...
... = This indicates the 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. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING...
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... Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup...
... Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup...
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... the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating...
... the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating...
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.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run...
.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your user account. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app 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 Notebook PC. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer...
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app 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 Notebook PC. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer...
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... 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 app then drag to a new location. Closing apps 1. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse...
... 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 app then drag to a new location. Closing apps 1. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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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Press Windows key + C. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:...48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. Use your mouse...
Press Windows key + C. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:...48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. Use your mouse...
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... Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, 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 Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook...
... Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, 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 Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook...
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... right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to...
... right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to...
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Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18...
Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18...
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... 2:48:08 PM 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 2:48:08 PM 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker 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. 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. 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
fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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. 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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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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... on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26...
... on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26...
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Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
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...) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT...
...) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT...
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... bar. 2. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option: IMPORTANT! Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything...
... bar. 2. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option: IMPORTANT! Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything...