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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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... This message contains important information that can be followed to complete a task. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. About ... 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. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT!
... This message contains important information that can be followed to complete a task. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be selected. About ... 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. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT!
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...Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you customized in Step 4. ...sign in to your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to the ...
...Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you customized in Step 4. ...sign in to your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to the ...
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...keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 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 ...
...keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 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 ...
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... the programs and applications you need in to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen... a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
... the programs and applications you need in to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen... a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
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... to the Start screen. 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. 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 The functions in...
... to the Start screen. 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. 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 The functions in...
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... app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. To resize...
... app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. To resize...
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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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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... Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your...
... Charm bar looks like once activated. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your...
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... tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened... screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your...
... tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened... screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your...
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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. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM ... the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. IMPORTANT! Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. to launch it. 2.
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. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM ... the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. IMPORTANT! Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. to launch it. 2.
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... function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM 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. Launch the Charm bar...
... function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM 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. Launch the Charm bar...
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...with 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 + 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...
...with 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 + 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...
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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 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. 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.
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. 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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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in 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. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. 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
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in 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. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. 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
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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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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WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings ...to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide....on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your...
WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings ...to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide....on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your...