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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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...used as follows: IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. ... 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to your...
...used as follows: IMPORTANT! e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures on the keyboard. ... 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains important information that must be followed to your...
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If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 ... process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup...
If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you customized in options for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 ... process consists of these sign in Step 4. If you do so, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you will only be prompted to create a local account during the setup...
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...have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Sign in to Windows® 8. 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 proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up .
...have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 8 8/13/12 2:47:54 PM Sign in to Windows® 8. 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 proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up .
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to provide a one place. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to ... or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use...
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you need in to provide a one place. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to ... or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use...
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.../12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
.../12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC.
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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 . Drag then ...
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 . Drag then ...
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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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter.
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... launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
... launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your...
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Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to .... Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your... Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert...
Start This tool reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you to .... Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your... Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert...
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... least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate...
... least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate...
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...'s Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Wi-Fi connection Access emails...
...'s Wi-Fi connection. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Wi-Fi connection Access emails...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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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. 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 fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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. 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
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. 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
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Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM
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Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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 NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes.
Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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 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 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ...connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ...connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate...