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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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...message contains important information that can be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to 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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item...
...message contains important information that can be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to 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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item...
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Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you to connect to the ... the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the...
Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you to connect to the ... the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the...
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...appears 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. 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. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
...appears 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. 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. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
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.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after...! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of applications can be customized...
.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after...! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of applications can be customized...
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... 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. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it...
... 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. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it...
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...'s screen, press alt + f4. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM To resize an...
...'s screen, press alt + f4. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM To resize an...
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Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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. 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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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Move 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:... you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Press Windows key + C.
Move 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:... you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. Press Windows key + C.
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.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows... you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen.
.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows... you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen.
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... Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into two. The first app... to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC.
... Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into two. The first app... to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC.
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... steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! 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. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate ...Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Slide the settings bar ...
... steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! 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. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate ...Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Slide the settings bar ...
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... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on 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...
... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on 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...
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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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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 NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. 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. 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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame.
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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC.
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC.
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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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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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ ... with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via...
Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ ... with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via...