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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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... 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. WARNING! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device...
... 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. WARNING! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device...
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... the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to a series of these sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can enable...
... the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to a series of these sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can enable...
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... the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. 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 . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook...
... the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. 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 . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook...
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... to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows®...
... to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows®...
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Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show...
Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show...
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... your mouse pointer on the app to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the top side of the screen to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to...
... your mouse pointer on the app to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the top side of the screen to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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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.... Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings...
.... Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings...
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... to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you can also use...
... to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Share This tool allows you can also use...
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... Windows key + . Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard...
... Windows key + . Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard...
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... your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
... your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
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... 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 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 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...
... 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 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 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...
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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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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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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. 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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... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to 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. 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...
... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to 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. 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...
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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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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 Select one or both options.
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. 3. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 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 Select one or both options.
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...) using Instant On. The standby time varies according to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating...
...) using Instant On. The standby time varies according to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Click this to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating...
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... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Refer to the steps below to enable this option. NOTE: This process may take a while to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started...
... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Refer to the steps below to enable this option. NOTE: This process may take a while to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! Under this option, click Get Started...
