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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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...keep 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that ...contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help...
...keep 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that ...contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help...
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... account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE...
... account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE...
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...next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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® 8.... 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 Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up ....
...next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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® 8.... 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 Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up ....
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Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen...
Each of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen...
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Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then ...
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then ...
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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 launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it .
... 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 launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it .
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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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... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. 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. Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm ...
... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. 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. Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm ...
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... allows you to the Start screen. 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 Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to... access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your...
... allows you to the Start screen. 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 Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to... access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your...
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... at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. The... 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to the right or left side of the display panel. IMPORTANT! to divide your Notebook PC. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar.
... at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. The... 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to the right or left side of the display panel. IMPORTANT! to divide your Notebook PC. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar.
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... mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi...
... mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi...
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... on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down...
... on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down...
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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 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.
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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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Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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. 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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 battery power only. 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 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. 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 battery power only. 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 Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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... is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device ...overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. Right-click...
... is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device ...overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on battery power. Right-click...