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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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... 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 followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key...
... 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 followed to keep you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to your Notebook PC. Messages To highlight key...
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... be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts...
... be prompted to create a local account during the setup process. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. The setup process consists of these sign in options for your Notebook PC. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts...
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... on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 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...
... on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to the following steps: 1. 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 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...
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...need in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. A screen... features that you to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the...
...need in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in/out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. live tiles This group of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. A screen... features that you to your user account. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to run Windows® apps. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the...
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.... (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen...
.... (2) If you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hotspots Onscreen...
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... 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 activate its settings then click on the icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Customizing apps on the Start Screen...
... 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 activate its settings then click on the icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. 2. Customizing apps on the Start Screen...
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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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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... activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set... of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The...
... activated. Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of white icons. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set... of the screen. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The...
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... revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
... revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to the Start screen.
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... app then press the Windows key + . to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Click on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears...
... app then press the Windows key + . to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Click on the top side of the display panel. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 8/13/12 2:48:03 PM Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears...
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... Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the...
... Airplane mode should be turned off . Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Slide the settings bar to the left to turn this mode off to disable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Launch the Charm bar. 2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the...
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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 the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
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 the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down fn + f12 turns the speaker...
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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. 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
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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 NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using this app. 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.
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. 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.
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Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. 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.
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. 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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... you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature...
... you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on selected models). Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. This also allows you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature...
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NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. Otherwise, click Cancel. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 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. 3. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. 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.
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.... Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. It allows the system to return to your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT!
.... Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode. It allows the system to return to your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Battery saving mode This mode enables longer standby times allowing the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. IMPORTANT!
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... Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC...
... Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM Scroll down to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Refer to the steps below to enable this option, click Get Started. 4. Back up all your Notebook PC...