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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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... while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, ... 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks...
... while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, ... 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. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks...
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If you do so, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can enable both of these sign in using your local...
If you do so, you customized in Step 4. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can enable both of these sign in using your local...
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... Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. The...
... Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Sign in to proceed. 3. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. The...
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... screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. live tiles This group of applications...before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a...
... screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. live tiles This group of applications...before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a...
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.../12 2:47:56 PM 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 the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs...
.../12 2:47:56 PM 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 the Start screen. Drag then drop the app to launch programs...
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... actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon.
... actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to launch the app you chose. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate its settings then click on the icon.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM 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.
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 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.
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... looks like once activated. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch...
... looks like once activated. Use your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch...
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From the Start screen, you 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened ... allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in 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...
From the Start screen, you 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 can also use this to revert back to a recently opened ... allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in 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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Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Click on an app to activate the Snap ... feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT!
Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Click on an app to activate the Snap ... feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Launch an app then press the Windows key + . IMPORTANT!
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... then click on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi ...Activate Wi-Fi in 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...
... then click on the icon. 3. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi ...Activate Wi-Fi in 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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...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 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off...
...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 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 + f5 decreases display brightness fn + f6 increases display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off...
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launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app (see page 22 for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM
launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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) fn + spacebar launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid 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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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. 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
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM 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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM 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. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your Notebook PC.
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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 Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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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 battery power only. 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 Settings. 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 battery power only. 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 Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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... is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ...USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is available in battery...
... is running on selected models). This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ...USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. WARNING: If your Notebook PC is available in battery...