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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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... exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides...
... exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM This message contains important information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides...
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... steps where you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13...
... steps where you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13...
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... boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating...
... boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to proceed. 3. Sign in to the following steps: 1. Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating...
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... Start Screen. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of them represent a specific function that you to run Windows® apps. live tiles User account Windows...
... Start Screen. A screen resolution of applications can be customized to provide a one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of them represent a specific function that you to run Windows® apps. live tiles User account Windows...
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...hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. 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 to launch the... apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location.
...hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. 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 to launch the... apps. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a new location.
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... Start screen, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer on the app then drag to launch it . Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook...
... Start screen, right-click on the app to a hand icon. 2. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer on the app then drag to launch it . Move your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to a new location. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook...
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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 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.
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 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.
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Press Windows key + C. 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 bar looks like once activated. 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. It consists of several tools that can...
Press Windows key + C. 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 bar looks like once activated. 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. It consists of several tools that can...
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... allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you 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. Inside the Charm bar...
... allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you 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. Inside the Charm bar...
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... Use your screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes...
... Use your screen. 3. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. A screen resolution of the display panel. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes...
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.... 2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook...
.... 2. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook...
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... 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn...
... 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn...
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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. 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 fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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. 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 fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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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NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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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This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13...
This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13...
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Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made.
Select one or both options. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made.
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... its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. NOTE...
... its last working state in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is default-enabled in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. NOTE...
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... 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4.
... 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4.