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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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... 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
... 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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... indicate which device can help complete tasks. As you read along, 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!
... indicate which device can help complete tasks. As you read along, 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!
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...; 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) ...Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www...
...; 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) ...Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www...
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... for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists... depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1:...
... for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The setup process consists... depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1:...
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Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you.../12 2:47:54 PM 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. Starting up .
Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you.../12 2:47:54 PM 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. Starting up .
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It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your user account. Start screen The Start screen ...: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can be...
It also includes the following features that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your user account. Start screen The Start screen ...: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you can be...
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Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close ...
Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close ...
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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 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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.
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Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook ...
Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook ...
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...! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Click on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to the right or left side of...
...! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Click on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch it. 2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to the right or left side of...
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To customize, click the Battery Saving 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. 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.
To customize, click the Battery Saving 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. 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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Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to enable this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! Refer to the steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstall...
Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to enable this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option: IMPORTANT! Refer to the steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstall...
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Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM
Select Shut Down from the desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. To shut down from the drop-down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down list then click OK. 30 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 30 8/13/12 2:48:17 PM
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Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Metro style UI...47 Metro...61 Airplane mode 63 Turning Airplane mode on 63 Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
Function keys for ASUS Apps 41 Windows®8 keys 41 Multimedia control keys 42 Numeric keypad (on selected models 42 Using the optical drive (on selected models 43 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 46 Windows® 8 lock screen 46 Metro style UI...47 Metro...61 Airplane mode 63 Turning Airplane mode on 63 Turning Airplane mode off 63 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Turning your Notebook PC off 65 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following...
... PC. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC. Notebook PC E-Manual Chapter 4: ASUS Apps This chapter features the ASUS apps included with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your Notebook PC. Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC This chapter shows you through the following...
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Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also enables you to ...
Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. It also enables you to ...
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...& Exit Fast Boot Skip USB Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 ↑↓ : Select Item... CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ...
...& Exit Fast Boot Skip USB Launch CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen Add New Boot Option Boot Option #1 ↑↓ : Select Item... CSM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Sets the system boot order Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384)] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ...
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... Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384) Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →...
... Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager (PO: Hitachi HTS547575A9E384) Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from filesystem device →...
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... NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger actions inside the Metro Start screen and desktop mode of Windows®.
... NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger actions inside the Metro Start screen and desktop mode of Windows®.