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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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...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 PROFITS..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ...
...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 PROFITS..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION ...
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...listed contract price of each such instance, regardless of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where... INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS...
...listed contract price of each such instance, regardless of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to recover damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for or indemnify you are collectively responsible. Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where... INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) 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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... that must be followed to keep 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. This message contains vital information that can be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that...
... that must be followed to keep 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. This message contains vital information that can be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that...
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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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Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect 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 local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for the first...
Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect 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 local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for the first...
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Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 access Windows® 8 from 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows...
Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 access Windows® 8 from 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows...
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It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you 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 provide a one place. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for ...
It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you 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 provide a one place. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for ...
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Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. 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 until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the ...
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a new location. 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 until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the ...
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Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 show all launched apps. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar.
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. 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 show all launched apps. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar.
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Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to close it . 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. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following ...
Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to close it . 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. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following ...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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 From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2. Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1. Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM
Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to activate its settings. 3. Adding more apps on the Start screen. 2. Click on the app to add on the Start screen 1. Right-click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM
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Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your 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 the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be ...
Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your 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 the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be ...
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Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the...
Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the...
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Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of the display panel. Once the pointer changes 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 screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Click on the top side of ...
Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of the display panel. Once the pointer changes 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 screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Click on the top side of ...
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Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The ...
Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The ...
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Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. The access point you chose gets activated as below. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 3.
Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. The access point you chose gets activated as below. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Click Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 3.
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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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases...
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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases...