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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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.... 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. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to... an item that can be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING!
.... 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. Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to... an item that can be selected. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. WARNING!
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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 Step 4. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to ... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup...
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 Step 4. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to ... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you do so, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup...
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...keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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,...
...keyboard to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. 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,...
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... share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. 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 your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47...
... share through network connections. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. 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 your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47...
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... settings of 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 Notebook PC.
... settings of 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 Notebook PC.
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Press enter to browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 . Drag then ...
Press enter to browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. 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 . Drag then ...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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... launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. The image above shows how the Charm... like once activated. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen.
... launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. The image above shows how the Charm... like once activated. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen.
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... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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 can also use this to revert back to...
... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back to share applications via social networking sites or email. 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 can also use this to revert back to...
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... mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. to use the Snap feature. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
... mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. to use the Snap feature. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your...
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...bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. ... then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in ...
...bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. ... then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in ...
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...the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
...the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 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's keyboard can trigger the following commands: fn + f1 fn + f2 puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode turns Airplane mode on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your...
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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 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. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
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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. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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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 Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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. 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 Settings. 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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... 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. 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... Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. NOTE: USB Charger+ ...
... 3.0 charge port with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. 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... Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. NOTE: USB Charger+ ...