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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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... important information that must be selected. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you...
... important information that must be selected. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM As you read along, you should press on your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. WARNING! 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's data and components. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be followed to keep you...
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... your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can enable both... of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series...
... your account settings and set user preferences for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account or Microsoft account depending on the settings you can enable both... of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Notebook PC. Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series...
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... access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully...
... access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook PC . 2. Press the power button on the keyboard to Windows® 8. Sign in to proceed. 3. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully...
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.... It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to run Windows® apps. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in... are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to provide a one place.
.... It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in to run Windows® apps. Each of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one -stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in... are fully launched. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 9 8/13/12 2:47:55 PM IMPORTANT! NOTE: Some apps require signing in /out button for work and play on your Notebook PC. It also includes the following features that you can be customized to provide a one place.
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... revert back to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
... revert back to the Start screen. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad.
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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 . Customizing apps ...
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 . Customizing apps ...
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 13 13 8/13/12 2:47:59 PM From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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 From the Start screen, press Windows key + Z. Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on the Start screen then click the All Apps icon. 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.
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... Use your mouse pointer on the right side of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Press Windows key + C. It consists of ...several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen.
... Use your mouse pointer on the right side of the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Move your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Press Windows key + C. It consists of ...several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your screen.
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Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened ...app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back 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 Share This tool allows you to...
Devices This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to access and share files with the devices attached to a recently opened ...app. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. Start This tool reverts the display back 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 Share This tool allows you to...
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... appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your...
... appears to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to the right or left side of your Notebook PC. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your...
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... then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, ...surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2.
... then click on the icon. 3. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available icon. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. appears instead 18 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 18 8/13/12 2:48:04 PM Press fn + f2. Wi-Fi connection Access emails, ...surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to enable this mode. 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2.
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... fn + f7 turns the display panel 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 + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your... Notebook PC. Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second...
... fn + f7 turns the display panel 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 + f4 (on selected models) increases keyboard brightness for you to your... Notebook PC. Function keys The function keys on 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 + f8 activates the second...
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fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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. 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
fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to launch ASUS apps. 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. 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
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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 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. 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.
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Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use 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 Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Game This function lets you use 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 Notebook PC. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take videos through your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo.
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NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from these power plan modes. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. Settings Allows you to Battery Saving mode. 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
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e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. 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.
e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 25 25 8/13/12 2:48:11 PM 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. 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.
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... The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power.... icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices...
... The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC is on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. NOTE: USB Charger+ is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on battery power.... icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. This feature can also be used even while your Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices...