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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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... followed to complete a task. This message contains important information that must be 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. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53...
... followed to complete a task. This message contains important information that must be 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. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53...
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... to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options...
... to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options...
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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 or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 proceed...
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 or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 proceed...
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... place. Each of them represent a specific function that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your user account. A screen resolution of applications can be...
... place. Each of them represent a specific function that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your user account. A screen resolution of applications can be...
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... PM Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. 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 mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... PM Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. 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 mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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...change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 top side of the screen to close it . Closing apps 1. Press enter... the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Launching apps Position your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the ...
...change to a hand icon. 2. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 top side of the screen to close it . Closing apps 1. Press enter... the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Launching apps Position your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the ...
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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 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.
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 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.
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...8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. ...Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Press Windows key...
...8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. ...Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Press Windows key...
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... opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This...
... opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This...
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...Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your display...the smaller display area. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide...
...Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your display...the smaller display area. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide...
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... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. Press fn + f2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection.
... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. Press fn + f2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection.
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models 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 + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models 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 + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for...
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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) 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. Function keys 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. 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. 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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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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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... sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. 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. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port...
... sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. 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. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port...
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Select one or both options. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3.
Select one or both options. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3.
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... 2:48:13 PM Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. It allows the system to return to its last working state in your...
... 2:48:13 PM Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. It allows the system to return to its last working state in your...
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... Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Under this option: IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings...
... Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Under this option: IMPORTANT! Follow the onscreen instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings...