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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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...e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the...to keep 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 should press on your...
...e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your Notebook PC's data and components. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the...to keep 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 should press on your...
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... NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable ... in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account.
... NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable ... in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account.
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.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the power ...button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 the following steps: 1.
.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the power ...button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 the following steps: 1.
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A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide....! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you need in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to run...
A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide....! Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you need in to your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to run...
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... app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated...
... app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated...
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... to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Closing apps 1. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right...
... to a hand icon. 2. Move your mouse pointer on the app then drag to launch and customize your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Closing apps 1. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ... appears as a set of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons.
The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ... appears as a set of the screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons.
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... networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use... this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to a recently...
... networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use... this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to a recently...
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IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of ... the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two.
IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of ... the smaller display area. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two.
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... Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this mode off to enable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet,... and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this function. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode should be turned off ....
... Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this mode off to enable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet,... and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this function. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode should be turned off ....
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... models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases 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 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 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 off fn ...
... models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases 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 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 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 off fn ...
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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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. Function keys 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 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. 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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LifeFrame functions Camera 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. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC.
LifeFrame functions Camera 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. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC.
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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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To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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. 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
To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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. 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
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... USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set... the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. WARNING: If your...
... USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is running on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you set... the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. WARNING: If your...