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... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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...
... Customizing apps on the Start Screen 12 Accessing All Apps 13 Charm bar...15 Inside 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...
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..., messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item...
..., messages, and typography used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to complete a task. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item...
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... installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook...
... installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook...
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... the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . 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 Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC...
... the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . 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 Windows® 8. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC...
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... to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully...
... to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use and share through network connections. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully...
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...and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer 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 mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook ...
...and access the settings of your mouse pointer until it changes to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer 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 mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook ...
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Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to launch and customize your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. To unpin an app from the...
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. Customizing apps on the Start Screen Move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to launch and customize your apps. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. To unpin an app from the...
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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. 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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... bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm...
... bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm...
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... reverts the display back to 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 screen. Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows...
... reverts the display back to 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 screen. Settings This tool allows you to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows...
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... the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to activate Snap onscreen...
... the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . to activate Snap onscreen...
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... to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings...
... to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Activate the Charm bar. 2. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings...
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... 2:48:08 PM 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 + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 2:48:08 PM 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 + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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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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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. 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.
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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 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.
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... models). This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. 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 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB...
... models). This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. 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 2:48:12 PM NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB...
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Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Select one or both options. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. You can deselect these charging options: Enable quick charge when the system is running or Enable quick charge when the system is in sleep/hibernate/shutdown mode. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. Select one or both options. 3. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4.
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... has entered into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in your Notebook PC. Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Instant On Save battery power...
... has entered into deep sleep mode. When enabled, the Notebook PC returns to its last working state in your Notebook PC. Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Instant On Save battery power...
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... the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3.
... the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. Back up all your Notebook PC to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3.