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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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...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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This ...indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks.
...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. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This ...indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks.
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... 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 create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The ...consists of steps where you customized in Step 4. If you do so, you can enable both of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for the...
... 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 create a local account during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM The ...consists of steps where you customized in Step 4. If you do so, you can enable both of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for the...
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Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Sign in to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when ...restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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. ...
Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Sign in to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when ...restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. 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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... access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. NOTE...
... access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. NOTE...
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... app to a new location. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps.
... app to a new location. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps.
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... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . To unpin...
... To resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the icon. 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 . To unpin...
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From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. 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. 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. 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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...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or ...
...'s touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or ...
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.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows ...you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
.... 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows ...you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
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Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The first app would automatically be placed in ...the smaller display area. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to the right or left side of the display panel. Snap feature...
Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . The first app would automatically be placed in ...the smaller display area. to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to the right or left side of the display panel. Snap feature...
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable ... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable ... Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. NOTE: If Airplane mode...
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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... 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 or off fn + f8 activates ...
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... 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 or off fn + f8 activates ...
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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. 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
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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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Monitor This function lets you play games using 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 Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use 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 webcam.
Monitor This function lets you play games using 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 Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you use 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 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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. 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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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To customize, click the Performance 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 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.
To customize, click the Performance 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 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.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ...USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ...USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. This also allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set...