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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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... contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage...= This indicates the keys 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.
... contains additional information and tips that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage...= This indicates the keys 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.
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... a local account. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in to your...
... a local account. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the... the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in to your...
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... local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. 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. Sign in to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . Press the...
... local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. 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. Sign in to proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . Press the...
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... the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Each of applications can be customized to run Windows® apps. Windows® UI Windows...
... the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Each of applications can be customized to run Windows® apps. Windows® UI Windows...
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...'s thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
...'s thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to a new location. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then...
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... from the Start screen, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to close it .
... from the Start screen, right-click on the icon. 12 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 12 8/13/12 2:47:58 PM Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to close it .
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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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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.
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. 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.
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The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE...
The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE...
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... to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to... access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
... to access and share files with the devices attached to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to... access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your...
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Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Click on the top side of your display ... required to use the Snap feature. to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate...
Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Click on the top side of your display ... required to use the Snap feature. to divide your screen. 3. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Once activated, the Snap bar appears to activate...
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NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and... share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon....
NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and... share applications via social networking sites using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . IMPORTANT! Click Settings then click on the icon....
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... on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down...
... on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down...
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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. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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) 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. Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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. 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. 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. 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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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 Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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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WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode... is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB...
WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode... is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB...