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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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As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to ... = 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM WARNING! This message contains important information that can...
As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to ... = 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM WARNING! This message contains important information that can...
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... Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. 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 customized in options ...for your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for...
... Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. 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 customized in options ...for your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Using Windows® 8 for...
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... account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 The Windows® 8... lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep,...
... account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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 The Windows® 8... lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep,...
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...function that you can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on... your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. ...
...function that you can use and share through network connections. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on... your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. ...
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... a hand icon. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to...
... a hand icon. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to...
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... an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app to launch the app you...
... an app, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Closing apps 1. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Press enter to activate its settings then click on the app to launch the app you...
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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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Use your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch ...the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. 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 white icons. It consists of several tools that can...
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC. Use your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch ...the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. 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 white icons. It consists of several tools that can...
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... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings 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 back to look for files, applications, or programs in... such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This ...
... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings 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 back to look for files, applications, or programs in... such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This ...
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...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 Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to launch it. 2. Click on an app to run two applications simultaneously on the top side... of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! Launch an app then...
...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 Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to launch it. 2. Click on an app to run two applications simultaneously on the top side... of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! Launch an app then...
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If ... 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned... 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT!
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If ... 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned... 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT!
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... fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn...
... fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn...
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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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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. 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
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Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder 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 Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder 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 Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon.... device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set...
This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon.... device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set...