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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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...selected. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures...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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete...
...selected. WARNING! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures...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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If ... prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your...
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If ... prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your...
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... screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
... screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
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... applications you need in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they ... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom...
... applications you need in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they ... of applications can be customized to provide a one place. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom...
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... pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the recent app...
... pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer then click on the recent app...
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.... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Closing apps...
.... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Closing apps...
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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. 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. 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. 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.
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Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Use 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: ...
Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Use 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: ...
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... use this to revert back to a recently opened app. 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your... Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start ...
... use this to revert back to a recently opened app. 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your... Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start ...
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...2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. A screen... resolution of your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. The ...
...2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. A screen... resolution of your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. The ...
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...to the left to turn this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then... click on the icon. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using...
...to the left to turn this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. The Airplane mode should be turned off to disable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then... click on the icon. 3. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 fn + f8 activates ... fn + 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 + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 fn + f8 activates ... fn + 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 + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
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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) 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. Function keys 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 22 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. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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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Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Voice Recorder 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.
Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Voice Recorder 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.
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NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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
NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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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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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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...'s USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger... 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This feature can also... be used even while your Notebook PC is running on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...
...'s USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger... 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM This feature can also... be used even while your Notebook PC is running on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...