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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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks... and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures...
..., 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. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks... and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures...
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... first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in Step 4. 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...
... first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in Step 4. 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...
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...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. Click on the touchpad or press any key on 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 Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in ...
...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. Click on the touchpad or press any key on 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 Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in ...
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... they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to run Windows® apps. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize... your user account. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
... they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to run Windows® apps. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize... your user account. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC.
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... show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC.
... show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC.
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... 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Launching apps Position your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 . Drag then...
... 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Launching apps Position your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 . Drag then...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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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... out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the right side of your...
... out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer on the right side of your...
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Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
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... be placed in the smaller display area. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key... Snap feature. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3.
... be placed in the smaller display area. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key... Snap feature. Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3.
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...connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your... Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, ...
...connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your... Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, ...
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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 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...
...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 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...
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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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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. 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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Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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. 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.
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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. 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.
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...even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is available...26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge...
...even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is available...26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This also allows you to quick charge...