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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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...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. This message contains important information that can be selected. This message contains vital information that ...must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on ...
...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. This message contains important information that can be selected. This message contains vital information that ...must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. WARNING! Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on ...
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...174; 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you customized in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM... Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick...
...174; 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. If you do so, you can enable both of steps where you customized in Step 4. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM... Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in using your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick...
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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. Sign in to the... following steps: 1. Click on 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 Starting up . NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable ...
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. Sign in to the... following steps: 1. Click on 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 Starting up . NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable ...
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.... live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of applications can use and share through network connections. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in /out button for ...
.... live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of applications can use and share through network connections. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in /out button for ...
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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. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched ...
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. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched ...
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... using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to close it . 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 a new location. Press enter to browse...
... using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app then drag to close it . 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 a new location. Press enter to browse...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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 The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. 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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Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. Use your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM ... the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar.
Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. Use your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Press Windows key + C. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM ... the screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the Charm bar.
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.... Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts the display back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to ...access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From...
.... Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts the display back to a recently opened app. Settings This tool allows you to ...access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. From...
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... 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 launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. to... run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on your screen. 3. The first app...
... 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 launch it. 2. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Click on an app to activate Snap onscreen. 1. to... run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to activate the Snap bar. IMPORTANT! Hover the mouse pointer on your screen. 3. The first app...
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... the icon. 3. 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. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click... on the icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2....
... the icon. 3. 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. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click... on the icon. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2....
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... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the ...the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 your Notebook PC. Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled,...
... f12 turns the speaker volume up 20 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 20 8/13/12 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness for Notebook PC models with a keyboard backlight fn + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the ...the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected 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 your Notebook PC. Function keys The function keys on or off NOTE: When enabled,...
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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 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.
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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 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.
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LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through 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 Game This function lets you use your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through 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 Game This function lets you use your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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 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. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 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. 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 battery power only. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings.
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...in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26...12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick ...
...in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26...12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick ...