ASUS VivoBook Flip TP201SA User Manual

							E-Manual
E11240First Edition
March 2016 
						

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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................................................................\к.............................6
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................\к..... 7
Icons ........................................................................\к............................................................ 7
Typography ........................................................................\к............................................... 7
Safety precautions ........................................................................\к.............................8
Using your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к...................... 8
Caring for your Notebook PC  ........................................................................\к............. 9
Proper disposal ........................................................................\к........................................ 10
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your Notebook PC ...................................................................12
Top View ........................................................................\к..................................................... 12
Bottom ........................................................................\к........................................................ 15
Right Side ........................................................................\к.................................................. 16
Left Side ........................................................................\к..................................................... 17
Front Side ........................................................................\к.................................................. 19
Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC
Getting started ........................................................................\к...................................22
Charge your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к................... 22
Lift to open the display panel ........................................................................\к............ 24
Press the power button ........................................................................\к........................ 24
Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad .....................................25
Using touch screen panel gestures ........................................................................\к.. 25
Using the touchpad ........................................................................\к............................... 28
Using the keyboard ........................................................................\к...........................32
Function keys ........................................................................\к........................................... 32
Windows® 10 keys ........................................................................\к.................................. 33
Rotating the display panel ........................................................................\к.............34
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the first time ........................................................................\к.................36
Start menu ........................................................................\к........................................... 37
Launching the Start menu ........................................................................\к.................. 38
Opening programs from the Start menu ............................................................... 38
Windows® apps ........................................................................\к..................................39
Working with Windows® apps........................................................................\к............ 40
Customizing Windows® apps  ........................................................................\к............. 40
Task view ........................................................................\к............................................... 43
Snap feature ........................................................................\к........................................ 44
Snap hotspots ........................................................................\к.......................................... 44
Action Center ........................................................................\к......................................46
Other keyboard shortcuts ........................................................................\к.............. 47
Connecting to wireless networks  ........................................................................\к 49
Wi-Fi ........................................................................\к............................................................. 49
Bluetooth  ........................................................................\к.................................................. 50
Airplane mode ........................................................................\к......................................... 51
Turning your Notebook PC off ........................................................................\к...... 52
Putting your Notebook PC to sleep  ....................................................................53
Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)
The Power-On Self-Test (POST ) ........................................................................\к..... 56
Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot ......................................................56
BIOS ........................................................................\к........................................................ 56
Accessing BIOS ........................................................................\к........................................ 56
BIOS Settings ........................................................................\к............................................ 57
Recovering your system ........................................................................\к..................67
Performing a recovery option ........................................................................\к............ 68
Tips and FAQs
Useful tips for your Notebook PC ........................................................................\к 72
Hardware FAQs ........................................................................\к................................... 73
Software FAQs ........................................................................\к..................................... 76
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Appendices
Blu-ray ROM Drive Information ........................................................................\к......... 80
Internal Modem Compliancy  ........................................................................\к............. 80
Overview ........................................................................\к.................................................... 81
Network Compatibility Declaration ........................................................................\к. 81
Non-Voice Equipment  ........................................................................\к.......................... 81
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ................... 83
RF Exposure Information (SAR)  ........................................................................\к.......... 84
CE Mark Warning ........................................................................\к..................................... 85
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE  ........................................................................\к 85
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 86
Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio  ... 87
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information  ....................................................... 88
Informations concernant l’exposition aux tilizeive radio (RF) ........................ 89
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ........................................... 90
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ....................................................... 90
UL Safety Notices ........................................................................\к.................................... 92
Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................\к.................. 93
TV Notices ........................................................................\к................................................. 93
REACH ........................................................................\к......................................................... 93
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice .............................................................. 93
Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................\к................. 93
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ........................................... 94
Optical Drive Safety Information  ........................................................................\к...... 95
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .............................. 96
ENERGY STAR complied product ........................................................................\к...... 98
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................. 99
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ........................................................................\к.. 99
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 99
Regional notice for California  ........................................................................\к............. 99
Regional notice for Singapore  ........................................................................\к........... 100
Regional notice for India ........................................................................\к...................... 100
Notices for removable batteries  ........................................................................\к........ 100
Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables ..........................................................100
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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® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 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 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. 
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-flight 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.
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