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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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... typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can...
... typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can...
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... your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of...
... your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of...
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... 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting 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. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3.
... 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting 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. Starting up . Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3.
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... fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM IMPORTANT! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections.
... fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM IMPORTANT! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections.
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... new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC... (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC... (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to browse through the apps. To resize an app, right-click on the app to launch it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen,... bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to launch the app you chose.
... mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to browse through the apps. To resize an app, right-click on the app to launch it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen,... bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to launch the app you chose.
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. 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. 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. 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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...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 of the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of ... that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. 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 screen. Press Windows key + C.
...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 of the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of ... that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. 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 screen. Press Windows key + C.
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... the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This...
... the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This...
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Once the pointer changes 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 use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in...
Once the pointer changes 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 use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in...
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Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. 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. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48...
Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. 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. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
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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) 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. Function keys 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 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. 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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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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... ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is available in battery mode...
... ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is available in battery mode...
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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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. 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
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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel. Select one or both options. 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
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... 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 as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby...
... 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 as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby...
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... onscreen instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Remove everything...
... onscreen instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to enable this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Remove everything...