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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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...-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 Notebook PC 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 4 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
...-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 Notebook PC 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 4 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM
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...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 complete a task. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography ...
...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 complete a task. This message contains vital information that can be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography ...
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... Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. 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...
... Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. 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...
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... the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock screen ...
... the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Windows® 8 lock screen ...
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...768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections....in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to ...
...768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can use and share through network connections....in /out button for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your user account. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to ...
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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 launch programs and access the ...
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 launch programs and access the ...
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... the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it .
... the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it .
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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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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.... Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer...
.... Press Windows key + C. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your mouse pointer...
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... screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files..., applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This...
... screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to look for files..., applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This...
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... on an app to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate... the Snap bar. Click on your display into two. to divide your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13...
... on an app to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate... the Snap bar. Click on your display into two. to divide your Notebook PC. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13...
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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 Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. .... Launch the Charm bar. 2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
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 Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. .... Launch the Charm bar. 2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet...
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... 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 + 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...
... 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 + 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...
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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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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 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.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your 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. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your 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. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
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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. 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
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. 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 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 Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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 Settings. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with ... Charger+ Settings lets 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 WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with ... Charger+ Settings lets 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 WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used...