ASUS Tablet USER MANUAL E9651
E9651 First Edition September 2014 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents About this manual............................................................................................................ 6 Conventions used in this manual............................................................................... 6 Typography........................................................................................................................ 7 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................
Launching apps..............................................................................................................30 Customizing apps..........................................................................................................30 Accessing the Apps screen.........................................................................................31 Charms bar.......................................................................................................................
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services..........................................................................50 Coating notice.................................................................................................................50 Green ASUS notice.........................................................................................................50 Proper disposal................................................................................................................
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS Tablet, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 4: Recovering Windows® 8.
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. Safety Precautions Charging your batteries Ensure to fully charge your battery pack before using your ASUS Tablet in battery mode for extended periods. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the ASUS Tablet is in use.
Package contents Power adapter Micro USB cable blet S Ta ASU ASUS Tablet Technical documentations and warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Tablet Front view Touch screen panel The touch screen panel allows you to interact with your ASUS Tablet using the stylus or touch gestures. Front camera This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Tablet.
Rear view Power button Press the power button to turn your ASUS Tablet on, put it to sleep mode, and wake it up from sleep mode. In the event that your ASUS Tablet 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 ASUS Tablet.
Rear camera This built-in rear camera allows you to take high-definition pictures or videos using your ASUS Tablet. Speaker/Headset port This port allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplified speakers or a headset. Microphone The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Micro USB 2.0 port Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) port 2.0 to charge or supply power to your ASUS Tablet.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Getting started Charging your ASUS Tablet To charge your ASUS Tablet: Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter. Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet. Charge the ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on your country or region.
IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled power adapter and micro USB cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different power adapter may damage your ASUS Tablet. • Peel the protective film off from the power adapter and micro USB cable before charging the ASUS Tablet to prevent risk or injury. • Ensure that you plug the power adapter to the correct power outlet with the correct input rating. The output voltage of this adapter is DC 5 V, 2 A.
WARNING! Read the following precautions for your ASUS Tablet’s battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled. • Follow the warning labels for your personal safety. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Do not dispose of in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your ASUS Tablet’s battery.
Turning on your ASUS Tablet Press the power button.
Gestures for the ASUS Tablet Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Tablet. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your ASUS Tablet. Touch screen gestures for Windows® 8.1 Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen Swipe from the right edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. to launch the Charms bar.
Tap/Double tap Tap and hold • Tap an app to launch it. • • On Desktop mode, double-tap an application to launch it. K01G • To move an app, tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. To close an app, tap and hold the top side of a the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen.
Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the Spread apart your two fingers on the touch screen panel. touch screen panel. Top edge swipe Finger slide • In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the Customize bar. • In a running app, swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu. Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right.
Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen. Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Start screen.
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.
Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start your ASUS Tablet for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your ASUS Tablet. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your ASUS Tablet.
Windows® UI Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your ASUS Tablet. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place.
Windows® Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.
Start button Windows 8.1 features the Start button that allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened. To use the Start button, tap Desktop app then tap K01G .
Context menu The context menu appears as a box filled with quick-access to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you tap and hold the Start button. The context menu also includes the following shutdown options for your ASUS Tablet: Sign out, Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.
Customizing your Start screen Windows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen. To customize the settings of your Start screen: 1. Launch the Desktop. 2. Tap and hold anywhere on the taskbar except on the Start button, then tap Properties to launch the Taskbar and Navigation properties window. 3. Select the Navigation tab then tick the options you want to use. 4.
Working with Windows® apps Use your ASUS Tablet’s touch screen panel to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location. Resizing apps To resize an app: 1. Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Customize bar. 2. Tap and select an app tile size.
Closing apps Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen.
Launching the Apps screen Swipe the Start screen up to launch the Apps screen. Pinning more apps on the Start screen To pin an app on the Start screen: 1. Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Customize bar. 2. Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen.
Launching the Charms bar Swipe from the right edge of your ASUS Tablet’s touch screen panel to launch the Charms bar. Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your ASUS Tablet. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or e-mail. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.
Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! • You can only activate the snap feature in landscape orientation. • Ensure that your ASUS Tablet’s screen resolution is set to 1280 x 800 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To activate Snap using the touch screen panel of your ASUS Tablet, you can perform the following steps: 1. Launch the app that you wish to snap. 2.
Connecting to wireless networks Wi-Fi Access e-mails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using your ASUS Tablet’s Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi-Fi connection of your ASUS Tablet. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your ASUS Tablet using the following steps on your touch screen panel. To enable the Wi-Fi: 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap then tap . 3.
Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this feature. Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your ASUS Tablet. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your ASUS Tablet with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. To do this, use the touch screen panel as follows: 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap 3.
4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your ASUS Tablet with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If they are the same, tap Yes to successfully pair your ASUS Tablet with the device. NOTES: • For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your ASUS Tablet. • Ensure that your bluetooth-enabled devices are discoverable. Airplane mode The Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your ASUS Tablet safely while in-flight.
Turning Airplane mode off 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap 3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off. then tap . NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Tablet inflight. Turning your ASUS Tablet off You can turn off your ASUS Tablet by doing either of the following procedures: • From the Charms bar, tap shutdown.
Chapter 4: Recovering Windows® 8.1 Chapter 4: Recovering Windows® 8.
Refreshing your ASUS Tablet Use Refresh your PC without affecting your files if you want to refresh your system without losing your current files and apps. To refresh your ASUS Tablet: 1. From the Charms bar, tap then tap Change PC settings. 2. Under PC settings, tap Update and Recovery then tap Recovery. 3. Under Recovery, tap your files. under Refresh your PC without affecting IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS Tablet is plugged in to a power source before refreshing its system.
Tips Tips
Useful tips for your ASUS Tablet To help you maximize the use of your ASUS Tablet, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow: • • • • • • • 42 Update Windows® periodically to ensure that your applications have the latest security settings. Use ASUS Live Update to update ASUS-exclusive applications, drivers and utilities in your ASUS Tablet. Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your ASUS Tablet for more details.
Appendices Appendices
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.
Canada, avis d’Industrie Canada (IC) Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES003, RSS-210 et CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement. L’identifiant IC de cet appareil est 3568A-K01G.
EC Declaration of Conformity This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from http://support.asus.com. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. À pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.
CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. The highest CE SAR value for the device is 0.754 W/Kg.
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies.
Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
Proper disposal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 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. DO NOT throw the ASUS Tablet in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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