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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
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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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... 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your... keyboard. This message contains important information that can be selected. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. WARNING!...
... 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. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your... keyboard. This message contains important information that can be selected. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. WARNING!...
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... consists of these sign in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM 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... process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize...
... consists of these sign in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM 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... process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize...
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... . 2. 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. The Start screen appears next, indicating ...
... . 2. 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. The Start screen appears next, indicating ...
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Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to run Windows® apps. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network ...User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized 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 ...
Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you to run Windows® apps. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network ...User account Windows® apps Zoom in to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized 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 ...
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... Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
... Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
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... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click...
... to activate its settings then click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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... Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...
... Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48...
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... 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 share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. 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 share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to... look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows ...
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Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Click on an app to the right or left side ... Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the...
Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Click on an app to the right or left side ... Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the...
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...Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane ...mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and ...
...Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Disabling Airplane ...mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and ...
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...models 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 fn...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 + 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 ...
...models 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 fn...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 + 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 ...
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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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Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
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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. 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
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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 battery power only. 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 Settings.
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 battery power only. 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 Settings.
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...also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to... charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings...
...also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to... charge devices while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings...