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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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...tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM About this user guide, messages are presented as...Italic = This indicates the 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
...tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. WARNING! As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM About this user guide, messages are presented as...Italic = This indicates the 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
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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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can enable both of steps where 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 to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you customized in using your Microsoft account and Using a ...
...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. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, you can enable both of steps where 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 to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you customized in using your Microsoft account and Using a ...
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... Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the...
... Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Sign in to proceed. 3. 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 NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up . Press the...
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... account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which...
... account Windows® apps Zoom in just one -stop hub for live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to your Notebook PC. A screen resolution of applications can use and share through network connections. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which...
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.../12 2:47:56 PM 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. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to a new...
.../12 2:47:56 PM 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. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Drag then drop the app to a new...
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... then wait for the pointer to change to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys...
... then wait for the pointer to change to a new location. From the launched app's screen, press alt + f4. Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. Move your mouse pointer on the icon. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM
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... NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several...
... NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of the screen. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. It consists of several...
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... external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back... 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...
... external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back... 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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A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. to the right or left side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:...48:03 PM Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes...
A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to use the Snap feature. to the right or left side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:...48:03 PM Hover the mouse pointer on your Notebook PC. Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on the top side of your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes...
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....indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off to disable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. ...
....indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. The Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your... Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode off to disable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this function. ...
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... or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker 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 + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The ...
... or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker 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 + f4 (on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The ...
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Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
Function keys for more details) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps.
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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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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. 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 pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. 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 pictures using the webcam. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam.
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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 To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click 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. 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 Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on battery power only.
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... you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the... Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in ...
... you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on battery power. Using the... Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in ...