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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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... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Italic = 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains important information that must be selected. Italic = 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide...
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... create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, ...the settings you to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you customized in options for your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:...
... create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, ...the settings you to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you customized in options for your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:...
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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 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... or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2.
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 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... or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2.
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... 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. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. Start screen The Start...
... 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. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. Start screen The Start...
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Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until ...
Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until ...
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... left-click or tap once to launch and customize your apps. Press enter to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4.
... left-click or tap once to launch and customize your apps. Press enter to browse through the apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4.
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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 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.
From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right ... bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Move your screen.
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right ... bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Move your screen.
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...you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you 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. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications...
...you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you 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. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications...
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.... Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your...
.... Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your...
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IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on ... on the icon. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon.
IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on ... on the icon. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon.
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fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on ... NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness...
fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on ... NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness...
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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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 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.
fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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 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.
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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. 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.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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 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.
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 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.
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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...in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also 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 USB... Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This ...feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings...
...in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also 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 USB... Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This ...feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings...