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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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... as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. As you read along, 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or...
... as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. As you read along, 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13...
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13...
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... Microsoft account. 4. Sign in 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 Windows® 8. 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...
... Microsoft account. 4. Sign in 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 Windows® 8. 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...
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... user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows...specific function that you to run Windows® apps. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen...
... user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows...specific function that you to run Windows® apps. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen...
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... right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow...
... right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow...
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...the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. 12 ...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Press enter to launch and customize your apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a new location...
...the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the icon. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. 12 ...activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Press enter to launch and customize your apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a new location...
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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.
From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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.
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...can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar... Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse...
...can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar... Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse...
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From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool...
From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool...
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... in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon...
... in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon...
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.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this mode off to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this function. Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Click Settings then click on the icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
.... Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this mode off to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this function. Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Click Settings then click on the icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
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... + 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 + 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...
... + 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 + 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...
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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 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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. 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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... 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. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings...
... 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. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings...
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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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
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... varies according to your Notebook PC. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. It...
... varies according to your Notebook PC. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. It...
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... Notebook PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete. 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings...
... Notebook PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete. 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings...