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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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... = This indicates the keys 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 should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM WARNING! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides...
... = This indicates the keys 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 should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM WARNING! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides...
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... settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, 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 for your Microsoft account and Using...
... settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, 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 for your Microsoft account and Using...
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... power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using 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 Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad...
... power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using 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 Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad...
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Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: ...following features that you need in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you to run Windows® apps. ...
Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: ...following features that you need in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you to run Windows® apps. ...
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...The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. 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...app to a new location. 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 click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots ...
...The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. 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...app to a new location. 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 click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots ...
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... activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Press enter to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad...
... activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Press enter to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. 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. 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. 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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... above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When...
... above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When...
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... reverts the display 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 the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This...
... reverts the display 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 the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This...
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... Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. to divide your screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display...
... Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. to divide your screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display...
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be...
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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 + 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
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Function keys 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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.
Function keys 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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.
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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 Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame.
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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. 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
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...+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port...
...+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port...
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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 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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. Select one or both options. 3.
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 Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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. Select one or both options. 3.
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... mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook...
... mode is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook...
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... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove...
... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove...