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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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...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's data and components. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your...or procedures on the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent ...
...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's data and components. WARNING! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your...or procedures on the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent ...
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If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your local ...account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This...
If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your local ...account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This...
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...are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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. 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1.
...are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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. 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1.
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...helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your user account. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to provide a one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface...share through network connections. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or...
...helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your user account. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to provide a one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface...share through network connections. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or...
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... Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
... Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
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...: To move an app, double-tap 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 over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press enter...
...: To move an app, double-tap 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 over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Press enter...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. 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. 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. 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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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of 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 Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. ...
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of 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 Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. ...
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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. Start ... to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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. Start ... to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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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...! A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. The first app would automatically be... of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1.
...! A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. The first app would automatically be... of the display panel. to launch it. 2. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1.
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... using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function...
... using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function...
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...+ 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel ... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases 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...
...+ 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel ... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases 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...
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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 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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid 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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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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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. 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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame.
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Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. 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. 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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. 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. 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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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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Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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 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
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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 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
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...connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon... on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the ...
...connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon... on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the ...