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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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... to complete a task. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows... 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The...
... to complete a task. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows... 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The...
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If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists ... will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing...
If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists ... will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing...
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... Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. 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 Starting up . Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or...
... Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. 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 Starting up . Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or...
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... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start ...are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features...
... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start ...are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent ...
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent ...
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... browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Launching apps Position your apps. 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 . Drag then...
... browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Launching apps Position your apps. 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 . Drag then...
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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. 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. 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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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... Charm bar. 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 Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
... Charm bar. 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 Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
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...a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your... Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charm.... Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM
...a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your... Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Inside the Charm.... Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM
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... Snap Use your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an...display into two. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two applications simultaneously on an app to divide your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to use the...
... Snap Use your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an...display into two. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two applications simultaneously on an app to divide your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to use the...
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Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to ... on the 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. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM...
Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to ... on the 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. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM...
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...+ f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases 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... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys...
...+ f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases 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... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys...
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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. 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
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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 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.
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 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.
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Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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. 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 Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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. 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.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you... to charge devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you... to charge devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Tick Enable...