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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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... should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains vital information that can be 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...
... should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! Italic = This indicates the keys you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains vital information that can be 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...
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... using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network...
... using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can enable both of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network...
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... 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 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. Starting up...
... 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 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. Starting up...
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... and applications you need in to provide a one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Each...
... and applications you need in to provide a one place. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Each...
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... Start screen. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. The functions...
... Start screen. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. The functions...
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.... 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 resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the...
.... 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 resize an app, right-click on the app to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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.
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The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can... a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen.
The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can... a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen.
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... tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, 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. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to...
... tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, 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. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. Devices This tool allows you to...
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... changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. A screen...
... changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate the Snap bar. to launch it. 2. IMPORTANT! Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. A screen...
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Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. 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 disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. IMPORTANT! appears...
Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Activate the Charm bar. 2. 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 disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. IMPORTANT! appears...
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... + 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on...
... + 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 fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on...
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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. 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
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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. 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.
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Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. 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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
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..., or shutdown mode (on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately.
..., or shutdown mode (on battery power. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This also allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately.
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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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Select one or both options.
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. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. Select one or both options.
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Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Click this to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your ASUS Notebook PC...
Performance mode This mode is default-enabled in your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Click this to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your ASUS Notebook PC...
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... to enable this option. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... to enable this option. Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Back up all your Notebook PC to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to...