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... 2: Using your ASUS Transformer Book Getting started 24 Charge your ASUS Transformer Book 24 Lift to open the touch panel display 25 Press the power button 25 Undocking or docking the touch panel display 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 28 Using the touch screen 28 Using the touchpad 30 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys 36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys 38 Using the ASUS Transformer Book key 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows...
... 2: Using your ASUS Transformer Book Getting started 24 Charge your ASUS Transformer Book 24 Lift to open the touch panel display 25 Press the power button 25 Undocking or docking the touch panel display 26 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 28 Using the touch screen 28 Using the touchpad 30 Using the keyboard 36 Function keys 36 Function keys for ASUS Apps 37 Windows®8 keys 38 Using the ASUS Transformer Book key 38 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 40 Windows® 8 lock screen 40 Windows® UI...41 Start screen...41 Windows...
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... ASUS Transformer Book off 65 Putting your ASUS Transformer Book on Sleep mode 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Instant On...71 ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 82 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 82 BIOS ...82 Accessing BIOS 82 BIOS Settings...83 Troubleshoot...92 Refresh your PC 92 Reset your PC...93 Advanced options 94 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
... ASUS Transformer Book off 65 Putting your ASUS Transformer Book on Sleep mode 65 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 68 LifeFrame...68 Power4Gear Hybrid 70 Instant On...71 ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 82 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 82 BIOS ...82 Accessing BIOS 82 BIOS Settings...83 Troubleshoot...92 Refresh your PC 92 Reset your PC...93 Advanced options 94 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
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... components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. WARNING! Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to your ASUS Transformer Book. = Use the touch screen touch panel display. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
... components. Italic = This indicates sections that must be followed to in this manual. WARNING! Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual This message contains vital information that must be selected. This message contains important information that must be followed to your ASUS Transformer Book. = Use the touch screen touch panel display. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard.
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ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Do not expose your ASUS Transformer Book. Do not use your ASUS Transformer Book near gas leaks. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Transformer Book to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your...
ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Do not expose your ASUS Transformer Book. Do not use your ASUS Transformer Book near gas leaks. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Transformer Book to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your...
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Getting to know your ASUS Transformer Book NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the ASUS Transformer Book model. The Notebook view may vary per region or country. esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause prt sc break sysrq tab delete insert backspace caps lock shift ctrl fn alt enter shift pgup alt ctrl home pgdn end 12 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
Getting to know your ASUS Transformer Book NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the ASUS Transformer Book model. The Notebook view may vary per region or country. esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause prt sc break sysrq tab delete insert backspace caps lock shift ctrl fn alt enter shift pgup alt ctrl home pgdn end 12 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
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... system to automatically adjust the brightness of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. If you are already in the Start screen, touch this manual. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Ambient light sensor This ambient...
... system to automatically adjust the brightness of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. If you are already in the Start screen, touch this manual. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button to go back to the last app you opened. Ambient light sensor This ambient...
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... ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual It also enables you to connect the touch panel display to launch the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Undocking or docking the touch panel display section in this manual. For more details, refer to Windows...
... ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual It also enables you to connect the touch panel display to launch the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. • Some selected models come with a comfortable travel depth for the touchpad section in this manual. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Undocking or docking the touch panel display section in this manual. For more details, refer to Windows...
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... this connector to charge the battery pack and supply power to the dock. IMPORTANT! When connected, you can enjoy a standard QWERTY keyboard and a host of featured ports including two USB 3.0 ports, an SD/SDHC memory card reader, an RJ-45 LAN port, and a mini DisplayPort for a digital audio/video interface. 16 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Magnetic power connector When the touch panel display is connected to hot while in use. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep...
... this connector to charge the battery pack and supply power to the dock. IMPORTANT! When connected, you can enjoy a standard QWERTY keyboard and a host of featured ports including two USB 3.0 ports, an SD/SDHC memory card reader, an RJ-45 LAN port, and a mini DisplayPort for a digital audio/video interface. 16 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Magnetic power connector When the touch panel display is connected to hot while in use. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep...
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... Touch panel display rear camera (on selected models) of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 17 Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. Touch panel display speakers These speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Transformer Book. NOTE: To toggle between the front and rear cameras (on selected models) The built-in camera...
... Touch panel display rear camera (on selected models) of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 17 Air vents The air vents allow you to exit the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. Touch panel display speakers These speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Transformer Book. NOTE: To toggle between the front and rear cameras (on selected models) The built-in camera...
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... supply power to hot while in use. Memory card reader This ASUS Transformer Book has a single built-in the next page for details. The adapter may become warm to your body while it is connected to the LED Color Table in memory card reader slot that supports SD and SDHC card formats. IMPORTANT! Connect the bundled power adapter into this connector to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Transformer Book. WARNING! Two-color battery charge indicator (dock...
... supply power to hot while in use. Memory card reader This ASUS Transformer Book has a single built-in the next page for details. The adapter may become warm to your body while it is connected to the LED Color Table in memory card reader slot that supports SD and SDHC card formats. IMPORTANT! Connect the bundled power adapter into this connector to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Transformer Book. WARNING! Two-color battery charge indicator (dock...
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Lights off . NOTE: This charging process is automatically enabled even while your system is on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on sleep mode or turned off The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 30%. LED Color Table Color Solid Green Status The ASUS Transformer Book's mobile dock...
Lights off . NOTE: This charging process is automatically enabled even while your system is on battery mode and the battery power is between 95% and 100%. Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on sleep mode or turned off The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 30%. LED Color Table Color Solid Green Status The ASUS Transformer Book's mobile dock...
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... also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to data loss. Volume button Press this port to connect your ASUS Transformer Book to the LED Color Table in page 20 for a micro High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is accessing the internal storage drives. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port...
... also use this button to amplified speakers or headphones. Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to data loss. Volume button Press this port to connect your ASUS Transformer Book to the LED Color Table in page 20 for a micro High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is accessing the internal storage drives. Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port This port...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the ASUS Transformer Book into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for ASUS Transformer Book models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for ASUS Transformer Book models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the touch panel display off Activates the...
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the ASUS Transformer Book into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. (on selected models) Decreases keyboard brightness for ASUS Transformer Book models with a backlit keyboard (on selected models) Increases keyboard brightness for ASUS Transformer Book models with a backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the touch panel display off Activates the...
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...basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your ASUS Transformer Book for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your ASUS Transformer Book enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard. 40 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your ASUS Transformer Book. 3. Wait for using Windows...
...basic settings of screens appear to guide you start your ASUS Transformer Book for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8 operating system. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button on your ASUS Transformer Book enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard. 40 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your ASUS Transformer Book. 3. Wait for using Windows...
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ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 78 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 78 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
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... Maximum length 20 CSM16 Module Version Gate A20 Active Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response 07.69 [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Immediate] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot...] [Hitachi HTS...] [ASIX...] BEV Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option CSM parameters →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in the following procedures...
... Maximum length 20 CSM16 Module Version Gate A20 Active Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response 07.69 [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Immediate] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot...] [Hitachi HTS...] [ASIX...] BEV Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option CSM parameters →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in the following procedures...
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... length 20 CSM16 Module Version 07.69 Gate A20 Active [Upon Request] Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response [Force BIOS] [BIomomtedOipattieo]n #1 Windows Boot Manager Driver Option PrioritieAsSIX AX88179 PXE v.1.0.100 Beta1 Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 1003 Boot Option Priorities Disabled Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot...] Boot Option #2 [Hitachi HTS...] Boot Option #3 [ASIX...] BEV Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option CSM parameters →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and...
... length 20 CSM16 Module Version 07.69 Gate A20 Active [Upon Request] Option ROM Messages INT19 Trap Response [Force BIOS] [BIomomtedOipattieo]n #1 Windows Boot Manager Driver Option PrioritieAsSIX AX88179 PXE v.1.0.100 Beta1 Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 1003 Boot Option Priorities Disabled Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot...] Boot Option #2 [Hitachi HTS...] Boot Option #3 [ASIX...] BEV Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option CSM parameters →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Press and...
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... to control the access to input this before entering your ASUS Transformer Book's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 85 The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
... to control the access to input this before entering your ASUS Transformer Book's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED User Enabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 85 The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password...
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... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 88 ASUS Transformer Book...
... Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If LOCKED, all USB devices will be disabled External Ports Bluetooth [UnLock] [UnLock] USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 88 ASUS Transformer Book...
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... your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager ASIX Hitachi Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
... your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 5. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager ASIX Hitachi Launch EFI Shell from the ASUS website. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Aptio Setup Utility...
