Asus T100TA User Manual

							
First EditionJuly 2013
E8516
Notebook PC
E-Manual
T100T Series 
						

							
Notebook PC E-Manual

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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................................................................\
.............................6
Conventions used in this manual  ........................................................................\
.....7Icons  ........................................................................\
............................................................7Typography  ........................................................................\
...............................................7
Safety precautions........................................................................\
.............................8
Using your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\
......................8Caring for your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\
.............9Proper disposal  ........................................................................\
........................................10
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Top View  ........................................................................\
................................................12
Tablet features  ........................................................................\
.........................................14Mobile dock features  ........................................................................\
.............................19
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started  ........................................................................\
...................................22
Docking the tablet on the mobile dock  .................................................................22Charging your Notebook PC........................................................................\
...............23Turning on your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\
...........26
Gestures for the tablet and touchpad  ................................................................27
Using the tablet  ........................................................................\
.......................................27Using the touchpad  ........................................................................\
...............................29
Using the keyboard  ........................................................................\
...........................36
Function keys  ........................................................................\
...........................................36Windows® keys  ........................................................................\
........................................37Keyboard as numeric keypad  ........................................................................\
.............37
Undocking the tablet  ........................................................................\
.......................38
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
Starting for the first time  ........................................................................\
.................40
Windows® 8.1 lock screen  ........................................................................\
................40
Windows® UI  ........................................................................\
........................................41
Start screen  ........................................................................\
...............................................41Windows® Apps  ........................................................................\
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Hotspots ........................................................................\
.....................................................42
Working with Windows® apps  ........................................................................\
.......45
Launching apps  ........................................................................\
.......................................45Customizing apps  ........................................................................\
...................................45Accessing the Apps screen  ........................................................................\
..................48Charms bar  ........................................................................\
................................................50Snap feature  ........................................................................\
.............................................53
Other keyboard shortcuts  ........................................................................\
..............55
Connecting to wireless networks  ........................................................................\
57
Wi-Fi  ........................................................................\
.............................................................57Bluetooth   ........................................................................\
..................................................59Airplane mode  ........................................................................\
.........................................61
Turning your Notebook PC off  ........................................................................\
......62
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep  ........................................................................\
.62
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting your Notebook PC                           
Troubleshoot  ........................................................................\
.......................................64
Refresh your PC  ........................................................................\
.......................................64Reset your PC  ........................................................................\
...........................................65Advanced options  ........................................................................\
..................................66
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\
70
Hardware FAQs  ........................................................................\
...................................71
Software FAQs  ........................................................................\
.....................................74
Appendices
Internal Modem Compliancy........................................................................\
..............78Overview  ........................................................................\
....................................................78Network Compatibility Declaration  ........................................................................\
.79Non-Voice Equipment   ........................................................................\
..........................79Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement  ...................81FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement  .................................82Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)  ..................................83CE Marking  ........................................................................\
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ......................................................84Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio   ...85Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains  ...........................................86France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands  .......................................................86UL Safety Notices  ........................................................................\
....................................88Power Safety Requirement........................................................................\
..................89TV Notices  ........................................................................\
.................................................89REACH  ........................................................................\
.........................................................89Macrovision Corporation Product Notice  ..............................................................89Prevention of Hearing Loss  ........................................................................\
.................89Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)  ...........................................90CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)  ..............................91ENERGY STAR complied product  ........................................................................\
......93European Union Eco-label  ........................................................................\
...................93Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration  ..................94ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  ........................................................................\
..94Regional notice for Singapore  ........................................................................\
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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 different 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 fixing 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 
°C (1°F) and 3°C (9°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 inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Notebook PC in-flight.     
						

							
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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 fields.
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.