Asus TP300LA Guide

Notebook PC
E-Manual
E10478
Revised Edition V2
May 2015

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Table of Contents
About this manual.....................................................................................................7
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................. 8
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8
Typography....................................................................................................................... 8
Safety precautions.....................................................................................................9
Using your Notebook PC.............................................................................................. 9
Caring for your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 10
Proper disposal................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................14
Top View............................................................................................................................. 14
Bottom................................................................................................................................ 17
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 19
Left Side ............................................................................................................................. 20
Front Side .......................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ...........................................................................................................26
Charge your Notebook PC........................................................................................... 26
Lift to open the display panel .................................................................................... 28
Press the power button................................................................................................ 28
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................29
Using touch screen panel gestures.......................................................................... 29
Using the touchpad....................................................................................................... 32
ASUS Smart Gesture ...................................................................................................... 39
Using the keyboard...................................................................................................40
Function keys ................................................................................................................... 40
Windows® 8.1 keys ......................................................................................................... 41
Using the numeric keypad.......................................................................................... 42
Using the touch screen panel as a tablet..........................................................43

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
Starting for the rst time.........................................................................................46
Windows®UI.................................................................................................................47
Start screen....................................................................................................................... 47
Hotspots............................................................................................................................. 48
Start button ...................................................................................................................... 51
Customizing your Start screen................................................................................... 53
Working with Windows®apps ...............................................................................54
Launching apps............................................................................................................... 54
Customizing apps........................................................................................................... 54
Accessing the Apps screen.......................................................................................... 57
Charms bar........................................................................................................................ 59
Snap feature ..................................................................................................................... 62
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................64
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................66
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... 66
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 67
Airplane mode................................................................................................................. 68
Connecting to wired networks.............................................................................69
Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .................................... 69
Conguring a static IP network connection ......................................................... 70
Turning your Notebook PC o..............................................................................71
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep ......................................................................... 71
Windows® 8.1 lock screen........................................................................................72
To proceed from the lock screen............................................................................... 72
Customizing your lock screen.................................................................................... 73
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST).............................................................................76
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot...................................................... 76
BIOS ................................................................................................................................76
Accessing BIOS ................................................................................................................ 76
BIOS Settings.................................................................................................................... 77

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Recovering your system..........................................................................................87
Enabling a recovery option ........................................................................................ 89
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................92
Hardware FAQs ...........................................................................................................93
Software FAQs.............................................................................................................96
Appendices
DVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)........................................... 100
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models).......................................102
Internal Modem Compliancy ..................................................................................... 102
Overview............................................................................................................................ 103
Network Compatibility Declaration......................................................................... 103
Non-Voice Equipment .................................................................................................. 103
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement................... 105
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. 106
CE Marking........................................................................................................................ 108
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE......................................................................... 108
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 109
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ... 110
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ....................................................... 111
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) ................. 111
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains........................................... 112
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 112
UL Safety Notices............................................................................................................ 114
Power Safety Requirement.......................................................................................... 115
TV Notices ......................................................................................................................... 115
REACH................................................................................................................................. 115

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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice.............................................................. 115
Prevention of Hearing Loss......................................................................................... 115
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)........................................... 116
Optical Drive Safety Information .............................................................................. 117
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 118
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 120
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 120
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... 121
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 121
Regional notice for California..................................................................................... 121
Regional notice for Singapore ................................................................................... 122
Regional notice for India.............................................................................................. 122
Notices for removeable batteries..............................................................................122
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................122

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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: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings
of 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.
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.
= Use the touch screen panel.
= Use the touchpad.
= Use the keyboard.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a
series of tasks or procedures on your Notebook PC.

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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.