avoiding the problems of poor bass and distorted high frequencies that are often a
characteristic of badly compressed recordings.
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Off returns the settings to their default for when you’re doing everyday computing tasks
Each mode has been fine-tuned by ASUS’s Golden Ear team to provide the best option for whatever
you’re doing.
It’s good to talk
Microsoft’s Windows 10 is great if you use speech recognition, which many applications deploy. And
one of the coolest things about Windows 10 is Cortana*, your personal assistant. Once you’ve set it
up, say “Hey, Cortana!” and she will spring into action. You can ask her questions that range from
the quotidian – such as “which stores near me are open now?” – asking her to tell you a joke.
To make using speech recognition a great experience on your E402, ASUS engineers have made it
easy to get started using the built-in microphone. Setting it up is a breeze, so you’ll be ready to make
the most of voice recognition right away.
That’s great for older members of the family who might have trouble with their hands, and it’s also
great for everyone else, too: Cortana can also launch programs simply from the sound of your voice.
Why type when you can speak?
*Cortana is not yet available in all territories
Face to face
We all love video-chatting: even if friends and family are far away, being able to chat face to face
with loved ones brings us closer together. ASUS Tru2Life technology will help here, too, as it boosts
the sharpness and contrast of playback, meaning that the E402 is particularly great for students or
young professionals away from home. All you need to do is fire up the new Messaging app that
comes as standard with Windows 10 and you’ll be sharing your news with your far-flung family
within moments.
Your E402 comes with a 0.3MP VGA front camera, offering a resolution of 640 x 840 with a focal
length equivalent of 50cm, which gives you a great balance between video quality and connectivity
over VOIP connections.
Great software
Great hardware is one thing, but it needs great software, too.
To make sure that your computing experience is the best it can be, ASUS ships several programs to
help you get the best out of your E402.
You’ll see this from the moment you boot the notebook: the ASUS Install utility will help you make
sure you’ve got the most up-to-date versions of drivers, multimedia software and all the network,
system, backup and business tools that are already installed.
