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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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... and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! 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. As you read along, you should press on your...
... and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! 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. As you read along, you should press on your...
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If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first...
If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to sign in using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first...
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The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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 The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or...
The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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 The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or...
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...use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function...need in to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user...
...use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function...need in to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user...
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... show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location.
... show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location.
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... the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer...
... the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer...
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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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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... corner of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15...
... corner of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15...
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... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
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... of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an...
... of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an...
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... the left 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 using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection.
... the left 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 using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection.
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... enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on 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 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable...
... enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on 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 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable...
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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. 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.
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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. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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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. 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
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... you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the...
... you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the...
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3. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
3. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
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Performance mode This mode is on sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. The standby time varies according to your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns...
Performance mode This mode is on sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. The standby time varies according to your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. NOTE: This process may take...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. NOTE: This process may take...