Asus T100 Series Guide

Revised Edition V4
July 2014
E9537
Notebook PC
E-Manual
T100 Series

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Table of Contents
About this manual.....................................................................................................6
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................. 7
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 7
Typography....................................................................................................................... 7
Safety precautions.....................................................................................................8
Using your Notebook PC.............................................................................................. 8
Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 9
Proper disposal................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Top View........................................................................................................................12
Tablet features ................................................................................................................. 14
Mobile dock features..................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................22
Docking the tablet on the mobile dock ................................................................. 22
Charging your Notebook PC.......................................................................................23
Turning on your Notebook PC................................................................................... 26
Gestures for the tablet and touchpad................................................................27
Using the tablet............................................................................................................... 27
Using the touchpad....................................................................................................... 30
Using the keyboard...................................................................................................38
Function keys................................................................................................................... 38
Windows® keys................................................................................................................ 39
Keyboard as numeric keypad..................................................................................... 39
Undocking the tablet ...............................................................................................40
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
Starting for the first time.........................................................................................42
Windows® 8.1 lock screen........................................................................................42
Windows®UI ................................................................................................................43
Start screen ....................................................................................................................... 43
Windows® Apps .............................................................................................................. 43

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Hotspots............................................................................................................................. 44
Start button ...................................................................................................................... 47
Customizing your Start screen................................................................................... 49
Working with Windows®apps ...............................................................................50
Launching apps............................................................................................................... 50
Customizing apps........................................................................................................... 50
Accessing the Apps screen.......................................................................................... 53
Charms bar........................................................................................................................ 55
Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 58
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................60
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................62
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... 62
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 63
Airplane mode................................................................................................................. 65
Turning your Notebook PC off..............................................................................66
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 67
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC
Troubleshoot...............................................................................................................70
Refresh your PC ............................................................................................................... 70
Reset your PC ................................................................................................................... 71
Advanced options .......................................................................................................... 72
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................76
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................77
Software FAQs.............................................................................................................80
Appendices
Internal Modem Compliancy...................................................................................... 84
Overview............................................................................................................................ 84
Network Compatibility Declaration......................................................................... 85
Non-Voice Equipment .................................................................................................. 85
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ................... 87
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement................................. 88

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RF Exposure Information (SAR).................................................................................. 89
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. 90
CE Marking........................................................................................................................ 90
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada...................................................... 91
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 92
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........................................... 93
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 93
UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................ 95
Power Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... 96
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 96
REACH................................................................................................................................. 96
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice.............................................................. 96
Prevention of Hearing Loss......................................................................................... 96
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)........................................... 97
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 98
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 100
European Union Eco-label........................................................................................... 100
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 101
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... 101
Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 101
National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines .................... 102

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your Notebook PC, organized through the following
chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your Notebook
PC.
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your
Notebook PC.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC
This chapter shows you how to solve problems that you can
encounter when using your Notebook PC.
Tips and FAQs
This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs,
and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and xing
common issues with your Notebook PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your
Notebook PC.

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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to
your Notebook PC's data and components.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.
= Use the touch screen panel.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Safety precautions
Using your Notebook PC
This Notebook PC should only be used in
environments with ambient temperatures between
5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your
Notebook PC and ensure that your power adapter
complies with this rating.
Do not leave your Notebook PC on your lap or near
any part of your body to prevent discomfort or
injury from heat exposure.
Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and
other peripherals with your Notebook PC.
While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or
cover your Notebook PC with any materials that can
reduce air circulation.
Do not place your Notebook PC on uneven or
unstable work surfaces.
You can send your Notebook PC through x-ray
machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts),
but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and
wands.
Contact your airline provider to learn about related
inight services that can be used and restrictions
that must be followed when using your Notebook
PC in-ight.

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Caring for your Notebook PC
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery
pack (if applicable) before cleaning your Notebook
PC. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra
moisture from your Notebook PC using a dry cloth.
Do not use strong solvents such as thinners,
benzene, or other chemicals on or near your
Notebook PC.
Do not place objects on top of your Notebook PC.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to strong
magnetic or electrical elds.
Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near
liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty
environments.
Do not use your Notebook PC near gas leaks.

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Proper disposal
Do not throw your Notebook PC in municipal waste.
This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-
containing button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations
for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup

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Top View
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.

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Tablet
Your Notebook PC comes with a tablet to suit your mobile needs.
The tablet is also equipped with its own features for work and
play which can be accessed using touch screen gestures.
NOTE: For more details on using the tablet, refer to the Tablet
features and Gestures for the tablet and touchpad sections in this
manual.
Mobile dock
Connecting the mobile dock to your tablet allows you to use
both devices as a Notebook PC. The mobile dock provides
additional input features to your touch screen panel via its
touchpad and keyboard functions.
IMPORTANT! To know more about connecting or disconnecting
your tablet from its mobile dock, refer to the Docking the tablet on
the mobile dock and Undocking the tablet sections in this manual.

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Tablet features
Top and back view

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Front camera
The built-in 1.2-megapixel front camera allows you to take
pictures or record videos using your Notebook PC.
Camera indicator
The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.
Ambient light sensor
The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in
your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust
the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light
condition.
Touch screen panel
This high-denition touch screen panel provides excellent
viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia
les on your Notebook PC. It also allows you to operate your
Notebook PC using touch gestures.
NOTE: To know more about using touch screen gestures when
operating your Notebook PC, refer to the Using the tablet section
in this manual.
MicroSD card slot
The tablet comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that
supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card formats.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from
the Notebook PC. The audio features of this Notebook PC are
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Micro USB 2.0 port
Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 2.0 to charge or
supply power to your Notebook PC.
Micro HDMI port
This port is for a micro HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia
Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray,
and other protected content playback.
Headphone output/Microphone input combo jack port
This port allows you to connect your Notebook PC to amplied
speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect
your Notebook PC to an external microphone.
Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing,
voice narrations, or simple audio recording.
Battery charge indicator
This two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s
charge status.
Refer to the table below for details:
Color
White Fully charged.
Orange Charging mode.
OFF The Notebook PC is not plugged to a power source.

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Power button
Press the power button to turn your Notebook PC on, put it to
sleep mode, and wake it up from sleep mode.
In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive,
press and hold the power button for about ten (10) seconds to
force it to shut down.
IMPORTANT! Forcing the system to restart may result to data
loss. We strongly recommend that you back up your data
regularly.
Volume button
The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the
volume level of your Notebook PC.
Windows® button
Press this button to go back to Start screen. If you are already in
the Start screen, press this button to go back to the last app you
opened.

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Dock port
Connect the mobile dock to this port to support keyboard,
touchpad, and USB 3.0 port functions.
Hinge holes
Align and insert the latch hooks into these holes to securely
attach the tablet to the mobile dock.
Bottom side

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Mobile dock features
NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.
Top view
Keyboard
The keyboard provides QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel
depth for typing. It also enables you to use the function keys,
allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia
functions.
NOTE: The keyboard layout diers by territory.
Latch hooks
The latch hooks allow you to securely attach the tablet on the
mobile dock.

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Dock connector
Securely attach the tablet into the mobile dock by aligning the
dock port on top of this connector.
Hinge
This hinge supports the tablet while it is connected to the
mobile dock. It also holds the tablet in place while you adjust it
into dierent viewing angles.
Release button
Press this button to safely detach the tablet from the mobile
dock.
Touchpad
The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate
onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also
simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section
in this manual.
USB 3.0 port
The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate
up to 5Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Left view