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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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... 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT!...contains important information that must be selected. This message contains vital information that can be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain...
... 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT!...contains important information that must be selected. This message contains vital information that can be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain...
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... depending on the settings you customized in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless..., you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps ...
... depending on the settings you customized in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless..., you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps ...
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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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Click on...
... 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Click on...
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... Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to provide a one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your user account. Each of them represent a specific... live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to run Windows® apps.
... Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to provide a one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your user account. Each of them represent a specific... live tiles This group of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to run Windows® apps.
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.../12 2:47:56 PM 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. Drag then drop the app to show all launched apps. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
.../12 2:47:56 PM 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. 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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... then left-click or tap once to a hand icon. 2. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer on the icon. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then...
... then left-click or tap once to a hand icon. 2. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer on the icon. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then...
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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. 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.
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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 your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of .... 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. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your 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 your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of .... 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. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen.
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...:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen..., you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
...:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen..., you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
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A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd ... 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 divide your Notebook PC.
A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd ... 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 divide your Notebook PC.
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...to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. 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. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social ...
...to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. 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. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social ...
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... a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you 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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (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...
... a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you 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 or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (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...
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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 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. 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
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 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. 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
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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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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
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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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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 Settings.
To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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 Settings.
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...devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using ...mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on selected models). WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you set the charge limit ...
...devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using ...mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on selected models). WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you set the charge limit ...