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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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...'s data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below...
...'s data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below...
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... your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in using your Notebook PC. 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. If you choose to...prompted to the internet during the setup process. 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 connect to create a local account during the setup process. The setup process consists of the following: ...
... your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in using your Notebook PC. 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. If you choose to...prompted to the internet during the setup process. 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 connect to create a local account during the setup process. The setup process consists of the following: ...
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.... 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, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Press the power button ...
.... 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, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Press the power button ...
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live tiles This group of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work ... that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each 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 can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! It...
live tiles This group of applications can be customized to your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work ... that you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each 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 can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! It...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched ...
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched ...
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... app to a new location. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a hand icon. 2. Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to launch the app you chose.
... app to a new location. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to a hand icon. 2. Move your apps. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to launch the app you chose.
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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 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. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner 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 ...
.... Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner 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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... 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. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you can also.... Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to the Start screen.
... 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. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you can also.... Share This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to the Start screen.
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Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature Using ...:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT!
Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your display into two. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature Using ...:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to use the Snap feature. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT!
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... to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Click Settings then click on the icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. 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 disable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Activate the Charm...
... to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Click Settings then click on the icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. 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 disable this function. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Activate the Charm...
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... 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC 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 ...
... 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. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC 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 ...
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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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Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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 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.
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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 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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Monitor This function lets you play games using 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. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
Monitor This function lets you play games using 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. Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
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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. 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 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.
Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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 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.
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... desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. 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 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the...sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove ...
... desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. 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 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your USB 3.0 charge port with the...sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove ...