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Asus R500VD-RH71, E7495 Before upgrading to Windows, e7495Win8UserGuide.indd, 8/13/12 24753 PM

Models: UX32VDDH71 G55VWDH71 R500A-RH51 K55A-BI5093B K55A-DH71 K55A-DS71 E7495 UX51 X55UAB21 UX51VZXH71 K55ADS71 K55ADH71 K55ADS51 K55A-DS51 ROGG55VWDH71 K55AXB71 G55VW-DS71 R500NRH81 UX32 K55AXH51 R500ARH51 X75VDDB51 G75VWDS71 K55N-DB81 R500ARH52 N56DP-DH11 D550CA-BH31 R500VDRH71 X75 N56DPDH11 R503ULH11 R704AOH91 K55AXH71 K55A-XH71 R500ARS52 R500VD-RH71 X75ADS51 K55N-DS81 R503URH21 K55NDB81 R500A-RS52 R704AOB91 R700VJRS71 K55 K55AWH51 K55A-XH51 G55VW-DH71

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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

RAM

Hard disk space

Graphics card

Screen resolution

1GHz or faster

1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

Microsoft DirectX9 graphics device with WDDM driver

1024 x 768 for Windows® apps

1366 x 768 for Snap feature

NOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http:// www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq

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Asus R500VD-RH71, K55A-DH71, X75 Before upgrading to Windows, Processor RAM Hard disk space Graphics card Screen resolution

Contents

e7495Win8UserGuide.indd Notebook PCUser Guide for Windows 8/13/12 24752 PMCopyright Information Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights ReservedService and Support Limitation of LiabilityVisit our multi-language web site at http//support.asus.com Remove everything and reinstall Windows ContentsUsing Windows 8 for the first time Featured ASUS AppsMessages About this user guideIcons Typographye7495Win8UserGuide.indd Before upgrading to WindowsProcessor RAM Hard disk space Graphics card Screen resolution 8/13/12 24753 PMStep 2 License Agreement Step 3 Personalize Step 4 Wireless Using Windows 8 for the first timeThe setup process consists of the following Step 1 Pick the language Step 5 Settings Step 6 Sign in to your Notebook PCStarting up Windows Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspot HotspotsHotspots on a launched app ActionAction Hotspots on the Start screenHotspot upper left cornerClosing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing apps on the Start ScreenAccessing All Apps Launching the All Apps screen3. Click on the icon Adding more apps on the Start screen2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings e7495Win8UserGuide.inddCharm bar Launching the Charm barPress Windows key + C Search SettingsInside the Charm bar ShareSnap feature Activating SnapDisabling Airplane mode Wi-Fi connectionEnabling Wi-Fi Press fn + f2e7495Win8UserGuide.indd 8/13/12 24808 PMFunction keys fn + f3 fn + f4fn + f9 fn + f10 fn + f11 fn + f12 fn + C fn + fn + spacebar Function keys for ASUS Appslaunches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app see page 24 for more launches the ASUS LifeFrame appFeatured ASUS Apps LifeFrameTo launch LifeFrame Camcorder LifeFrame functionsCamera MonitorPress fn + spacebar Power4Gear HybridTo launch Power4Gear Hybrid Select from these power plan modesBattery Saving mode Performance modeUsing the USB Charger+ Settings 2. Tick Enable USB Charger+ in battery modeUSB Charger+ 5. Click OK to save the settings made. Otherwise, click Cancel Click this to activate the battery saving mode Battery saving modeInstant On Performance modeRemove everything and reinstall Windows 2. Click Settings Change PC Settings Generale7495Win8UserGuide.indd 2. Click Settings Power ShutdownShutting down your Notebook PC 8/13/12 24817 PM