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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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... 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. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows... guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM
... 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. As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows... guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM
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....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 Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step... 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can enable both ...
....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 Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step... 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can enable both ...
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... . 2. 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. Starting up . Click on ...
... . 2. 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. Starting up . Click on ...
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...required to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you to your... Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. ...
...required to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you to your... Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. ...
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... back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM
... back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hover your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM
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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 . Move your ...
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 . Move your ...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Use your Notebook PC.
...:01 PM Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen. Press Windows key + C. Use your Notebook PC.
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... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share 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 Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen..., you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share 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 Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen..., you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
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Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to ... 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3.
Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to divide your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Once activated, the Snap bar appears to ... 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3.
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.../12 2:48:04 PM The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off to disable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1.
.../12 2:48:04 PM The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off to disable this mode. 1. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1.
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...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... 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 + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn ...
...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... 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 + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn ...
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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. 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
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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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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 Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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 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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the 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.
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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the 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.
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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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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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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.
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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only. 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.
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...+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings.... 2. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:...
...+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings.... 2. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:...