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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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...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. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This ...indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows:...
...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. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This ...indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows:...
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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 local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted ... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. If you do so...
Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted ... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. If you do so...
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... . 2. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in to Windows...174; 8. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 proceed. 3. Starting up .
... . 2. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Sign in to Windows...174; 8. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 proceed. 3. Starting up .
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... function that you can be customized to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button ...through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen.
... function that you can be customized to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button ...through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen.
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Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a hand icon. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower ...
Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to a hand icon. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower ...
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... your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it .
... your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to launch it . Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it .
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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 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. 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.
From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. 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.
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... the Charm bar. Use your screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
... the Charm bar. Use your screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner...
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...to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows 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 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 Start This tool reverts the display...
...to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows 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 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 Start This tool reverts the display...
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...the Windows key + . to divide your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. 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...feature. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM 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. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. A screen resolution of the...
...the Windows key + . to divide your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. 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...feature. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM 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. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate the Snap bar. A screen resolution of the...
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... mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Press fn + f2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi...
... mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Activate the Charm bar. 2. IMPORTANT! Press fn + f2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi...
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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... volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 ...
...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... volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 ...
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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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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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. 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.
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Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ ...charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is running on selected models). WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on...
Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ ...charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is running on selected models). WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set the charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on...