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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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...keys 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's data and components. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips...of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. ...
...keys 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's data and components. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips...of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. ...
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...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless...
...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless...
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Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to Windows® 8. 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 appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. Press the power...
Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Sign in to Windows® 8. 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 appears after the Notebook PC boots up Windows® 8 To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to proceed. 3. Press the power...
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... in /out button for work and play on your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in... appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in to run Windows® apps...
... in /out button for work and play on your user account. Each of them represent a specific function that you can be customized to your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use and share through network connections. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in... appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in to run Windows® apps...
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... can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC.
... can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC.
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... the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . 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 . To resize...
... the app to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to close it . 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 . To resize...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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... of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. The image above shows how the Charm...
... of the screen. Press Windows key + C. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. The image above shows how the Charm...
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Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened ...app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back 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...
Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened ...app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back 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...
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.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. A screen resolution ...
.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. A screen resolution ...
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Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm ...bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. IMPORTANT! Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the...
Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Launch the Charm ...bar. 2. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. IMPORTANT! Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the...
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...(on selected models) decreases 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 selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on...fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel ...
...(on selected models) decreases 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 selected models) increases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on...fn + f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel ...
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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. 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.
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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 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. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this 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. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app.
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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through 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.
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through 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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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 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.
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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...-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port... with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...
...-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port... with the icon. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...