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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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... 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures ...follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe...
... 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. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide This user guide provides an overview of tasks or procedures ...follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can help complete tasks. This message contains important information that must be followed to your Notebook PC. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. This message contains vital information that must be followed to keep you safe...
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.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, 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 the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement... Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you will only be prompted to sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in using your...
.... e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 7 8/13/12 2:47:53 PM If you do so, 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 the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: License Agreement... Step 3: Personalize Step 4: Wireless NOTE: This step allows you will only be prompted to sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to create a local account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in using your...
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... Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. Sign in 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 proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up...
... Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to Windows® 8. Sign in 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 proceed. 3. NOTE: Steps 2-4 are also applicable when restarting your local account or Microsoft account. 4. Starting up...
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...-stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button for work and play on...
...-stop hub for live tiles User account Windows® apps Zoom in just one place. A screen resolution of applications can use while working on your Notebook PC. Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you need in /out button for work and play on...
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... hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot...
... hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you launched more than one app, slide down to the Start screen. Hover your Notebook PC. Drag then drop the app to launch the Charm bar. 10 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 10 8/13/12 2:47:56 PM Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot...
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... to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to browse through the 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 . Launching apps...
... to activate its settings then click on the top side of the screen to browse through the 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 . Launching apps...
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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. 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.
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... the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications...
... the screen. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 15 15 8/13/12 2:48:01 PM Use your Notebook PC. Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that allow you to share applications...
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... opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the... PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you 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 Inside the Charm bar Search This tool...
... opened app. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Settings This tool allows you to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the... PC settings of your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you 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 Inside the Charm bar Search This tool...
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... it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Click on the top side of your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key... Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC.
... it. 2. A screen resolution of the display panel. Hover the mouse pointer on an app to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Click on the top side of your screen. 3. Launch an app then press the Windows key... Using the Snap feature allows you to divide your display into two. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC.
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... then click on the icon. 3. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
... then click on the icon. 3. Slide the settings bar to the left to enable this function. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode off to turn this mode. 1. NOTE: If Airplane mode is enabled, the of the Available...
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... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. 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...
... 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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode ...disables all wireless connectivity. 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...
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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 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.
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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 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. 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. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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 Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
Camcorder Use this function to record audio files in your webcam. Voice Recorder Use this function to take pictures using the webcam. 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 Notebook PC. Monitor This function lets you play games using your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Game This function lets you use your webcam.
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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 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.
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To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC. 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.
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... while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB ...shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your...
... while your connected device overheats, remove it immediately. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC's USB charge port. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you to charge devices while your USB 3.0 charge port with the icon. NOTE: USB ...shutdown mode (on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on battery power. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in your Notebook PC is running on the desktop tray, then click Settings. 2. This also allows you to quick charge mobile devices via your...