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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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.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To highlight key information in... 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's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help...
.... = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Messages To highlight key information in... 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's data and components. About this user guide, messages are presented as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help...
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... language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you to ...connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM
... language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you to ...connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to the internet during the setup process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM
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...steps: 1. 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 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 proceed. 3. 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. Starting up ....
...steps: 1. 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 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 proceed. 3. 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. Starting up ....
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live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55... a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user ...
live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55... a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you to your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user ...
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... the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. 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...
... the app to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. 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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... to activate its settings then 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 launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . Press enter to browse...
... to activate its settings then 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 launch and customize your mouse pointer on the top side of the screen to close it . Press enter to browse...
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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. 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.
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. 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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... Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse...
... Charm bar. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your screen. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right side of your mouse...
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From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert 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 a recently opened ...app. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share applications via social networking...
From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert 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 a recently opened ...app. Share This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to share applications via social networking...
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... two. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. to use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17... area. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Click on an app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT!
... two. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. to use the Snap feature. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17... area. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of the display panel. Click on an app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your screen. 3. IMPORTANT!
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf ...the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on ...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. IMPORTANT! Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf ...the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on ...
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... 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 fn ...+ f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 fn ...
... 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 fn ...+ f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM 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 fn ...
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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. 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.
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Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in 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 LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in 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 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 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.
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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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 battery power only.
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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 battery power only.
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...via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. 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 WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...
...via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. 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 WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode...