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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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...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. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains ...important information that can be followed to your Notebook PC. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along, you safe while...
...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. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains ...important information that can be followed to your Notebook PC. Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along, you safe while...
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...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process...
...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process...
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Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to the following steps: 1. 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. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also ...
Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to the following steps: 1. 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. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also ...
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...account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen ... features that you can use while working on your user account. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen.
...account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen ... features that you can use while working on your user account. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen.
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...:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
...:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
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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 . Press tab ...
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 . Press tab ...
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The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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... NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm...
... NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm...
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.... Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. 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 Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Devices This tool allows you to...
.... Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. 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 Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Devices This tool allows you to...
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... the Snap bar. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. 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 + . to the right or left side of at least... Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Click on an app to use the Snap feature.
... the Snap bar. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. 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 + . to the right or left side of at least... Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Click on an app to use the Snap feature.
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Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 ... click on the icon. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode off. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf...
Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 ... click on the icon. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode off. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf...
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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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 fn...
... 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 fn...
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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 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. 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) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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. 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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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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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 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.
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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 battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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 Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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 battery power only. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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 Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on...on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices 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.indd 26 8/13/12 ...
WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on...on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices 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.indd 26 8/13/12 ...