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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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... message contains important information that can be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an... used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along...
... message contains important information that can be used as follows: IMPORTANT! Italic = This indicates the keys you should press on your Notebook PC's data and components. This message contains vital information that must be selected. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an... used for completing a series of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. As you read along...
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...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process...
...: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you customized in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network later, you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process...
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NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting 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, refer to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears ... or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up . 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 proceed. 3.
NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting 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, refer to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears ... or Microsoft account. 4. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Starting up . 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 proceed. 3.
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... and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your...
... and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can use while working on your Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for work and play on your...
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... pointer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... pointer to a new location. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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... following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to close it . 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 . Launching apps...
... following actions: To move an app, double-tap on the top side of the screen to close it . 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 . Launching apps...
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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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. 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. The All Apps icon is automatically selected so just press enter. 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. From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z.
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... customizing the settings of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered...
... customizing the settings of white icons. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Notebook PC. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. It consists of several tools that can be triggered...
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... 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. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you can also... use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
... 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. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16 8/13/12 2:48:02 PM From the Start screen, you can also... use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows...
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Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. to the right or left side of the display panel. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required ... use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to activate the Snap bar...
Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. to the right or left side of the display panel. A screen resolution of your Notebook PC. Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required ... use the Snap feature. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to activate the Snap bar...
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...to enable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling... Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Press fn + ...
...to enable this function. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM IMPORTANT! Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. Click Settings then click on the icon. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Disabling... Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Press fn + ...
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...speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ...
...speaker on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for Notebook PC models 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 fn + f11 turns the speaker volume down ...
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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) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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.
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) e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 21 21 8/13/12 2:48:09 PM 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam. Game This function lets you use your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam.
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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. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode.
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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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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.
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. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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.
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... is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 ... 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 running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2.
... is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your ASUS Notebook PC is on selected models). Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. This feature can also be used even while your USB 3.0 ... 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 running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2.