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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
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... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 2 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted,...
... OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 2 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted,...
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... Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 3 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you for bodily injury (including death) ...damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; It is liable for no more than damages for loss,...
... Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 3 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for which you for bodily injury (including death) ...damages from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. This limit also applies to real property and tangible personal property; It is liable for no more than damages for loss,...
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... 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 Notebook...
... 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 Notebook...
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... PC. 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. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be used...
... PC. 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. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be used...
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Before upgrading to Windows® 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 6 8/13/12 2:47:...
Before upgrading to Windows® 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 6 8/13/12 2:47:...
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The setup process consists of steps where you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM ...
The setup process consists of steps where you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM ...
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The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up . NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 ...
The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. 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. Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up . NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 ...
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It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your...
It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you need in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. 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 a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 ...
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. 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 a hand icon. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 ...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to launch the Charm bar. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to launch the Charm bar. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. Hover your mouse pointer to show all launched apps.
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From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Launching apps Position your apps. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to close it . Press enter to browse through the apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 ...
From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Launching apps Position your apps. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to close it . Press enter to browse through the apps. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 ...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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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Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the Start screen 1. Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2.
Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM Click on the Start screen 1. Right-click on the app to add on the Start screen. 2.
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The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 Notebook PC. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ...
The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 Notebook PC. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ...
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Start This tool reverts the display back to 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 screen. Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool ...
Start This tool reverts the display back to 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 screen. Settings This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool ...
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The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to the right or left side of your display into two. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two...
The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to the right or left side of your display into two. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two...
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Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM 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 ...
Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM 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 ...
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Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. The access point you chose gets activated as below. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. 3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4.
Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. The access point you chose gets activated as below. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. 3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4.
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 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 ...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 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 ...