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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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...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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This indicates ...
...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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide... tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Typography Bold = This indicates ...
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... account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing...
... account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in Step 4. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing...
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Starting up . 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. Click on the touchpad or press ...any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
Starting up . 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. Click on the touchpad or press ...any key on your local account or Microsoft account. 4. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your...
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... can be customized to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just... your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC.
... can be customized to provide a one place. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in just... your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC.
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Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you ...
Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you ...
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... the top side of the screen to activate its settings then click on the app to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an...
... the top side of the screen to activate its settings then click on the app to close it . Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch the app you chose. To unpin an app from the Start screen using the following actions: To move an...
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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. 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. 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 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. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon.
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... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. 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's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ...
... tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. 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's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar ...
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...bar Search 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts... the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you ...
...bar Search 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 Settings This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Start This tool reverts... the display back to your Notebook PC. From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you ...
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Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Hover the mouse pointer on ... feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to...
Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM IMPORTANT! Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Hover the mouse pointer on ... feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to activate the Snap bar. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to...
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IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 ... icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1.
IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 ... icon. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1.
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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 fn + f8 activates ... fn + 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 your...
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 fn + f8 activates ... fn + 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 your...
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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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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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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
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. Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam as a security monitoring device, and play games using LifeFrame. 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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Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC.
Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC.
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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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC.
To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. 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 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 charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The... Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge...
... USB charge port. NOTE: USB Charger+ is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM WARNING: If your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The... Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge...