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... 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...
... 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...
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... should press on your Notebook PC. This message contains important information that can be 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks...
... should press on your Notebook PC. This message contains important information that can be 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks...
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... prompted to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you to connect to the internet during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences...
... prompted to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you to connect to the internet during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences...
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... restarting 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. Starting up . 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...
... restarting 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. Starting up . 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...
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...User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully 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 can use and share through network connections... programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to run Windows® apps.
...User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully 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 can use and share through network connections... programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in to run Windows® apps.
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Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched... mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. 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 to a new location. Hover your Notebook ...
Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched... mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. 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 to a new location. Hover your Notebook ...
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... your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to a new location.
... your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch the app you chose. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to a new location.
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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. 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. 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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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... your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. It ...
... your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. It ...
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... share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm... bar Search This tool allows you 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 Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened...
... share applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm... bar Search This tool allows you 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 Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened...
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... the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. 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 activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. IMPORTANT...
... the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. 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 activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your screen. 3. IMPORTANT...
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Click Settings then click on the icon. IMPORTANT! Launch the...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Click Settings then click on the icon. IMPORTANT! Launch the...
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... 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 + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker 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...
... 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 + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker 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...
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launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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. Function keys for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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. Function keys for more details) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 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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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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.
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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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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... Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port...
... Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This feature can also be used even while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port...
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NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. Select one or both options. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. Select one or both options. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
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.... Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled...
.... Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology that lets you save more . IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled...
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...:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete...
...:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete...