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... 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 your Notebook PC...
... 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 your Notebook PC...
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... that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM...
... that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to complete a task. 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. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 5 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM...
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... installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of steps where you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network...
... installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you to connect to the internet during the setup process. The setup process consists of steps where you customized in options for your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose to Connect to a wireless network...
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... your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . 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 Windows® 8. Sign in to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook...
... your Notebook PC . 2. Starting up . 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 Windows® 8. Sign in to the following steps: 1. The Start screen appears next, indicating that you have successfully signed in using your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Click on the touchpad or press any key on your Notebook...
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... button for work and play on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen...
... button for work and play on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to run Windows® apps. live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in to your Notebook PC. Each of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. Start screen The Start screen...
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... upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more...
... upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen's thumbnail to revert back to the Start screen. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Drag then drop the app to a new location. Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon. Hover your Notebook PC. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more...
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... 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 launch it . To resize an app, right-click on the app to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location...
... 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 launch it . To resize an app, right-click on the app to browse through the apps. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to activate its settings then click on the app then drag to a new location...
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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 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.
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 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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...Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm ...bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings...
...Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Notebook PC. Press Windows key + C. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Charm ...bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charm bar. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings...
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..., applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16...
..., applications, or programs in your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Devices This tool allows you to a recently opened app. Share This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to access the PC settings of your Notebook PC. 16 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 16...
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...Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 ... activate the Snap bar. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature Using ...
...Launch an app then press the Windows key + . Snap bar Activating Snap Use your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your Notebook PC. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 17 17 ... activate the Snap bar. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to launch it. 2. to use the Snap feature. A screen resolution of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Snap feature Using ...
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... the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
... the Charm bar. 2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to turn this function. The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this mode off. Slide the settings bar to the left to disable this mode. 1. Click Settings then click on the icon. 3. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
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... 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
... 2:48:08 PM fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases keyboard brightness 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC.
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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. 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
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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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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. Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear.
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USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26...
USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you to quick charge mobile devices via your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. This feature can also be used even while your ASUS Notebook PC is available in battery mode. 26 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 26...
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NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. Select one or both options.
NOTE: On some models, the USB Charger+ automatically selects both of these two options, if necessary. 4. 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. Click OK to set the limit for charging devices. 5. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 27 27 8/13/12 2:48:12 PM Otherwise, click Cancel. Move the percentage slider to the left or to the right to save the settings made. 3. Select one or both options.
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... last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode...
... last working state in two seconds, even after entering into deep sleep mode. IMPORTANT! It allows the system to return to thirty (30) days or more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. Click this to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Instant On Save battery power while your Notebook PC is on sleep mode...
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... Get Started. 4. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook...
... Get Started. 4. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48:14 PM NOTE: This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your data before enabling this option. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Back up all your Notebook...