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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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...used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be... used as follows: IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below...
...used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be... used as follows: IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below...
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs...
...: 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs...
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...:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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. Click on the touchpad or press...
...:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . 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. Click on the touchpad or press...
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... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your user account. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom... in to run Windows® apps. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use and share ...
... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your user account. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom... in to run Windows® apps. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use and share ...
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... 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 Notebook PC. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper...
... 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 Notebook PC. Hotspots on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer then click on a launched app Hotspot upper...
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Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait ...
Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to browse through the apps. Closing apps 1. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait ...
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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... Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
... Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Press Windows key + C. Move your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
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... the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 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 the Start screen. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files...
... the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 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 the Start screen. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files...
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A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate the ...Snap bar. to launch it. 2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels...
A screen resolution of the display panel. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM IMPORTANT! Click on an app to activate the ...Snap bar. to launch it. 2. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels...
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... the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3.
... the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3.
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...+ f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases 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 ... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys...
...+ f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on selected models) increases 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 ... turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys...
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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 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.
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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. 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.
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Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
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Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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
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Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving 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 Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Battery Saving 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 Settings. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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...mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on battery power. WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove ...it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your...
...mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on battery power. WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove ...it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your...