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... the first time 7 Starting up Windows® 8 8 Windows® UI...9 Start screen...9 Windows® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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 first time 7 Starting up Windows® 8 8 Windows® UI...9 Start screen...9 Windows® apps 9 Hotspots...10 Working with Windows® apps 12 Launching apps 12 Closing apps...12 Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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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... Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM
... Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM
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... 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 to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. 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 the Start screen....
... 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 to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. 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 the Start screen....
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Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 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.
Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 11 11 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 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.
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Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To... on the app then drag to close it . Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to...
Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Closing apps 1. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To... on the app then drag to close it . Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to...
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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. 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.
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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side ... bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks...
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side ... bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks...
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...! Click on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide... drop the app to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to the right or left side of the display...
...! Click on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide... drop the app to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to the right or left side of the display...
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... your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. IMPORTANT...
... your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. IMPORTANT...
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... brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with...
... brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with...
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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 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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this 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 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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
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Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Launch the Charm bar. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! ...
NOTE: This process may take a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Launch the Charm bar. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! ...
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Launch the Charm bar. 2. To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM
Launch the Charm bar. 2. To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM
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... Save Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS727575A9E364) P2: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8C2 S Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes If...
... Save Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS727575A9E364) P2: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8C2 S Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes If...