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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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WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM This message contains important information that must be followed 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's data and components. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message ...
WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM This message contains important information that must be followed 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's data and components. As you read along, you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message ...
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... internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you to create a local account..., you will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC.
... internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you can enable both of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you to create a local account..., you will only be prompted to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC.
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...in to Windows® 8. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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. The Start screen... appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Click on the touchpad or press any key on ...
...in to Windows® 8. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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. The Start screen... appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Click on the touchpad or press any key on ...
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... x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use and... Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC.
... x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can be customized to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you need in /out button for live tiles This group of applications can use and... Screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to provide a one place. It also includes the following features that you to your Notebook PC.
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Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse ...
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse ...
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... your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. Press enter to browse through the apps. 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 . Press tab...
... your apps. To resize an app, right-click on the icon. Press enter to browse through the apps. 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 . Press tab...
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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. 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 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. 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 From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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.... Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Press Windows key + C. It...
.... Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Press Windows key + C. It...
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...Start screen, you can also use this to revert back 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... a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share ... sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen....
...Start screen, you can also use this to revert back 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... a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share ... sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to your Notebook PC. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen....
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... 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into... two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC.
... 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into... two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC.
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to turn this mode off. NOTE: If ... to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Activate the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off to turn this mode off. NOTE: If ... to enable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this function. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using...
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... fn + f7 turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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. Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second...
... fn + f7 turns the display panel off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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. Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second...
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launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM Function keys 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.
launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM Function keys 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.
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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. 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.
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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. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
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. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Game This function lets you use your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam.
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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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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.
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 Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Performance 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.
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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM To customize, click the Performance 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.
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... is on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available ... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2.
... is on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available ... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2.