Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A User Guide for English Edition
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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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 3
duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 = Use the keyboard. Messages To highlight key information in this user guide, messages are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 6
Before upgrading to Windows® 8 To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8: Processor 1GHz or faster RAM 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 7
Using Windows® 8 for the first time After completing the installation process, Windows® 8 directs you to a series of steps where you can customize your account settings and set user preferences for your Notebook PC. The setup process consists of the following: Step 1: Pick the language Step 2: - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 8
Starting up Windows® 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. - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 9
Windows® UI Windows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start Screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your Notebook PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 upper and lower right corner Action (1) Hover - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 to launch it. Press tab twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press enter to launch the - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 15
Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 16
Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Notebook PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 17
Snap feature Using the Snap feature allows you to run two applications simultaneously on your Notebook PC. Once activated, the Snap bar appears to divide your 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 18
Wi-Fi connection Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your Notebook PC's Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode should be turned off to enable this function. Disabling Airplane mode Use your Notebook PC's touchpad or keyboard to disable - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 20
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 NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. fn + f3 (on selected models) decreases - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 21
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 Mode, Soft Mode, My - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 22
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio files, use your webcam as a security monitoring - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 23
LifeFrame functions Camera Use this function to take pictures using your webcam. Camcorder Use this function to take videos through your webcam. Monitor This function lets you use your webcam as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 24
Power4Gear Hybrid Optimize the performance of your Notebook 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 25
Performance mode Use this mode when doing high-performance activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your Notebook PC. To customize, click the Performance icon inside the Power4Gear Hybrid window then click on Settings. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 26
If 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 is running on battery power. This also allows you to charge devices while your Notebook PC is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 28
on deep sleep mode (Deep S3) using Instant On. NOTE: Deep 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 - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | User Guide for English Edition - Page 29
Settings > Change PC Settings >General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and 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 2:48:14 PM - Asus ZenBook Touch UX31A | 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 desktop, press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Shut Down from the drop-down list
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Notebook PC
User Guide for Windows® 8
E7495
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