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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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... you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on...
... you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on...
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... PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of the following: Step...
... PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of the following: Step...
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... account. 4. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 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. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up .
... account. 4. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 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. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up .
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... through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work...
... through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work...
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... the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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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 . Launching apps Position your apps. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on...PM Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to browse through the apps...
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 . Launching apps Position your apps. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on...PM Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch the app you chose. To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press enter to browse through the apps...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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... launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side 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. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. The image above shows how...
... launch the Charm bar. Move your mouse pointer on the right side 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. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. The image above shows how...
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... you to access the PC settings of 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 your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC...
... you to access the PC settings of 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 your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC...
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A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it...
A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it...
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... turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Click Settings...
... turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Click Settings...
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... 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 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 Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook...
... 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 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 Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook...
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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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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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. 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 Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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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 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.
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 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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... ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode...
... ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on battery power. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode...
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Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel.
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... mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables...
... mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables...
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... 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. 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 complete...
... 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. 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 complete...