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... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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...
... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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...
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... tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent...
... tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that can be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent...
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... 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of these sign in Step...
... 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to a series of these sign in Step...
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... 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 proceed. 3. 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to the...
... 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 proceed. 3. 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 Press the power button on the keyboard to the...
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....indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing...
....indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing...
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... PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. 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 settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to...
... PM The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. 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 settings of your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to...
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... side of the screen to launch it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Press enter to launch and customize your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Closing apps 1. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings then click on...
... side of the screen to launch it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Press enter to launch and customize your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Closing apps 1. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings then click on...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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...activated. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the ...
...activated. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the ...
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... to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows...
... to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows...
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...:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of the display panel. 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. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run...
...:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of the display panel. 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. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run...
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... turn this mode off. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled...
... turn this mode off. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Press fn + f2. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled...
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... 2:48:08 PM 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 + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 2:48:08 PM 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 + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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 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. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB 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 Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port...
... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB 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 Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port...
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You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Select one or both options. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel.
You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Select one or both options. 3. Otherwise, click Cancel.
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.../12 2:48:13 PM Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. The standby time varies according to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology...
.../12 2:48:13 PM Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. The standby time varies according to its last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to your Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep S3 is a technology...
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... Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Under this option: IMPORTANT! Scroll down to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option...
... Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Under this option: IMPORTANT! Scroll down to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option...