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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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... additional information and tips that must be followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! As... 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! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons ...
... additional information and tips that must be followed to complete a task. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! As... 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! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons ...
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If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you ... allows you to connect to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to the internet during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows®...
If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you ... allows you to connect to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to the internet during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows®...
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Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. 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, ...
Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. 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, ...
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It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in just ... access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out...
It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in just ... access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out...
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... the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hover your...
... the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to a new location. Hover your...
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.... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Customizing apps...
.... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . Customizing apps...
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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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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 Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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... set of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 white... icons. Move your Notebook PC. 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 ...
... set of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 white... icons. Move your Notebook PC. 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 ...
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... tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ...Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
... tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ...Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
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...Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically... to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to...
...Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. Click on the top side of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. IMPORTANT! The first app would automatically... to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to...
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... the left to enable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click...
... the left to enable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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. Function keys 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. 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. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
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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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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
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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. 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 Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using 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. 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 Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
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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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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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 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. 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.
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...charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING:... If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or ...
...charge limit when your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING:... If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or ...