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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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... along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the...
... along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains important information that must be 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the...
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... choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account...
... choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account...
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... the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. 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...
... the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Starting up . The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. 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...
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... that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that...
... that you need in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of applications can use while working on your user account. A screen resolution of them represent a specific function that...
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... Start screen. 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 new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook...
... Start screen. 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 new location. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook...
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...screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to activate its settings... Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. Press enter to launch the app ...
...screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to a new location. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the app to launch it . Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once to activate its settings... Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to close it . Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to activate its settings then click on the icon. Press enter to launch the app ...
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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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...mouse pointer on the right side of the screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C.
...mouse pointer on the right side of the screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your screen. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated.... Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Use your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C.
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... settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices...
... settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices...
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... Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key...
... Activating Snap Use your screen. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM to activate Snap onscreen. 1. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to the right or left side of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Hover the mouse pointer on your display into two. Launch an app then press the Windows key...
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... Airplane mode should be turned off . 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 enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. IMPORTANT! Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then...
... Airplane mode should be turned off . 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 enable this mode. 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Press fn + f2. IMPORTANT! Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Click Settings then...
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Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 speaker on...
Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. 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 speaker on...
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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 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame app (see page 22 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. Function keys 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. launches the ASUS LifeFrame 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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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. 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.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. 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 Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB...
... connected device overheats, remove it immediately. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. 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 Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Select one or both options. 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. NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 3.
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Performance mode This mode is on sleep mode. Click this to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC...
Performance mode This mode is on sleep mode. Click this to your Notebook PC has entered into deep sleep mode. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is default-enabled in your Notebook PC. It allows the system to return to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. When enabled, the Notebook PC...
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... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Under this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove...
... instructions to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Scroll down to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Under this option. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove...