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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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..., messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important...
..., messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important...
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... PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series 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 choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process...
... PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series 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 choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process...
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.... 4. Starting up . 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard 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 Windows®...
.... 4. Starting up . 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard 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 Windows®...
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... applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Each of... of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes...
... applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. Each of... of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes...
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... click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots...
... click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots...
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... Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard...
... Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard...
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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...Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. 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. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access... for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of the screen....
...Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. 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. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access... for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of the screen....
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... share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files...
... share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files...
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... Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to activate the Snap bar. to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The...
... Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to activate the Snap bar. to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The...
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.... NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. appears instead 18...
.... NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. appears instead 18...
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... selected models) decreases 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 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn...
... selected models) decreases 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 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn...
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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 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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.
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 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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.
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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. 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
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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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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... 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 with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (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 selected models). WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately...
... 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 with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (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 selected models). WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately...
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Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM
Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM
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... sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating...
... sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating...
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Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. 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. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This...
Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. 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. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This...