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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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...-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 Notebook PC 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 4 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
...-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 Notebook PC 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 4 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
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...! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Messages To highlight key information in ...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. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent...
...! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Messages To highlight key information in ...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. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent...
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...Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these 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 the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: ... step allows you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you to connect to the internet during the setup process.
...Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these 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 the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: ... step allows you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you to connect to the internet during the setup process.
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...Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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 proceed. 3. Press the power button on the keyboard... to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your...
...Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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 proceed. 3. Press the power button on the keyboard... to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your...
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... button for work and play 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. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent...
... button for work and play 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. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent...
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.../12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated...
.../12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated...
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... an app, double-tap on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a hand icon. 2.
... an app, double-tap on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a hand icon. 2.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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.... Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be...
.... Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be...
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From the Start screen, 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the ...Charm bar Search This tool allows 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 to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
From the Start screen, 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the ...Charm bar Search This tool allows 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 to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
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...an app to the right or left side of the display panel. A screen resolution of your display into two. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your screen. 3. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Click on your... Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17...
...an app to the right or left side of the display panel. A screen resolution of your display into two. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your screen. 3. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Click on your... Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17...
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... should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Click Settings then click on the icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13.../12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the...
... should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Click Settings then click on the icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13.../12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the...
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... off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 +...fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function...
... off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 +...fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function...
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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) 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.
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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. 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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Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. Camcorder 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. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using 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 webcam.
Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. Camcorder 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. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using 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 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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Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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... on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also... be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your...
... on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also... be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your...