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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 - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 2
or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 3
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 3 8/13/12 2:47:52 PM - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 4
Contents About this user guide 5 Icons ...5 Messages...5 Typography...5 Before upgrading to Windows® 8 6 Using Windows® 8 for the 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... - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 5
About this user guide This user guide provides an overview of using Windows® 8 plus the exclusive ASUS software applications included with your Notebook PC. As you read along, you will find certain icons, messages, and typography used as follows: Icons The icons below indicate which device can be - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 6
) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver Screen resolution 1024 x 768 for Windows® apps 1366 x 768 for Snap feature NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 7
you do so, you can enable both of these sign in options for your Notebook PC: Using your Microsoft account and Using a local account. If you choose account during the setup process. Step 5: Settings Step 6: Sign in to your Notebook PC NOTE: Windows® 8 prompts you to sign in using your local account - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 8
To access Windows® 8 from Shut Down, Sleep, or Hibernate mode, refer to the following steps: 1. Press the power button on your Notebook PC . 2. The Windows® 8 lock screen appears after the Notebook PC boots up. Click on the touchpad or press any key on the keyboard to proceed. 3. Sign in using your - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 9
Zoom in/out button for live tiles This group of applications can be customized to provide a one-stop hub for work and play on your Notebook PC. Each of them represent a specific function that you can use and share through network connections. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 10
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Notebook PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a launched app Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top side - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 11
Hotspots on the Start screen Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to revert back to that app. (2) If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all launched apps. Hover your - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 12
Working with Windows® apps Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left-click or tap once - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 13
Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned 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. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen then - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 14
Adding more apps on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to add on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings. 3. Click on the icon. 14 e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 14 8/13/12 2:48:00 PM - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 15
side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Notebook PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 16
allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking access and share files with the devices attached to your Notebook PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 17
display into two. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Activating Snap Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. 1. Click on an app to launch it. 2. Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 18
be turned off to enable this function. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable this mode. 1. Launch the mode off. Press fn + f2. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your Notebook PC using the following steps: 1. Activate the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings then - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 19
3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. The access point you chose gets activated as below. Click Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to activate the Wi-Fi connection. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 19 19 8/13/ - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 20
display brightness fn + f7 turns the display panel off fn + f8 activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second screen is connected to your Notebook PC. fn + f9 launches the Touchpad app for you to enable or disable fn + f10 turns the speaker on or off fn + f11 turns the - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 21
Function keys for ASUS Apps Your Notebook PC also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used to launch ASUS apps. fn + C fn + V toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 22
and play games using this app. NOTE: Some Notebook PC models might require you to enable the camera before using LifeFrame. 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 - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 23
as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your Notebook PC. Game This function lets you play games using the webcam. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 23 23 8/13/12 2:48:10 PM - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 24
PC using the power saving modes in Power4Gear. NOTE: Unplugging the Notebook PC from its power adapter automatically switches Power4Gear Hybrid to Battery Saving mode. To launch Power4Gear Hybrid Press fn + spacebar Select from these power plan - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 25
PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your Notebook PC's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. To customize, click the Battery Saving icon - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 26
. Using the USB Charger+ Settings The USB Charger+ Settings lets you set the charge limit when your ASUS Notebook PC is running on battery power. This also allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode. 1. Right-click on the USB Charger+ icon on the - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 27
3. Select one or both of 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 options. You can deselect these two options, if necessary. 4. - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 28
S3 is a technology that lets you save more battery power while your ASUS Notebook PC is on sleep mode. IMPORTANT! The standby time varies according to your Notebook PC's remaining battery capacity, computer model, configuration, and operating conditions. Performance mode This mode is default-enabled - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 29
Remove everything and reinstall Windows Restoring your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get Started. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. e7495_Win8_User_Guide.indd 29 29 8/13/12 2:48 - Asus A46CM | User Guide for English Edition - Page 30
Shutting down your Notebook PC Shutting down your Notebook PC can be done on the Start screen or from the desktop. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Power > Shutdown. To shut down from the
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Notebook PC
User Guide for Windows® 8
E7495
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