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... Book 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Undocking or docking the display panel 24 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys 33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows®8 keys 34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Start screen...37 Windows® App 37 Hotspots...38 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
... Book 22 Lift to open the display panel 23 Press the power button 23 Undocking or docking the display panel 24 Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad 25 Using the touch screen 25 Using the touchpad 27 Using the keyboard 33 Function keys 33 Function keys for ASUS Apps 34 Windows®8 keys 34 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 Starting for the first time 36 Windows® 8 lock screen 36 Windows® UI...37 Start screen...37 Windows® App 37 Hotspots...38 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
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... network connection 60 Turning your ASUS Transformer Book off 61 Putting your ASUS Transformer Book on Sleep mode 61 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 LifeFrame...64 Power4Gear Hybrid 66 Instant On...67 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS ...70 Accessing BIOS 70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...79 Refresh your PC 79 Reset your PC...80 Advanced options...
... network connection 60 Turning your ASUS Transformer Book off 61 Putting your ASUS Transformer Book on Sleep mode 61 Chapter 4: ASUS apps Featured ASUS Apps 64 LifeFrame...64 Power4Gear Hybrid 66 Instant On...67 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS ...70 Accessing BIOS 70 BIOS Settings...71 Troubleshoot...79 Refresh your PC 79 Reset your PC...80 Advanced options...
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... your ASUS Transformer Book using a dry cloth. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Transformer Book near gas leaks. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your ASUS Transformer Book to dusty environments. Do not expose your ASUS Transformer Book. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
... your ASUS Transformer Book using a dry cloth. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Transformer Book near gas leaks. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your ASUS Transformer Book to dusty environments. Do not expose your ASUS Transformer Book. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
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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 The Notebook view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your ASUS Transformer Book NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the ASUS Transformer Book model.
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 The Notebook view may vary per region or country. Getting to know your ASUS Transformer Book NOTE: The keyboard's layout may also vary in appearance depending on the ASUS Transformer Book model.
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... light in your ASUS Transformer Book. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 13 Ambient light sensor This ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your ASUS Transformer Book. It allows the system to take pictures or record videos using touch screen gestures. NOTE: The ASUS Transformer Book is in camera is also equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to the Start screen. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in use. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button...
... light in your ASUS Transformer Book. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 13 Ambient light sensor This ambient light sensor detects the amount of the display depending on your ASUS Transformer Book. It allows the system to take pictures or record videos using touch screen gestures. NOTE: The ASUS Transformer Book is in camera is also equipped with a touch-enabled panel, allowing you to the Start screen. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in use. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this button...
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... the display panel from the dock. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Dock latch Move the latch to the left and hold it to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
... the display panel from the dock. It also enables you to use of a regular mouse. NOTE: For more details, refer to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Dock latch Move the latch to the left and hold it to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access...
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... 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 The adapter may become warm to the dock. Magnetic power connector When the display panel is connected to the dock. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while...
... 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 The adapter may become warm to the dock. Magnetic power connector When the display panel is connected to the dock. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while...
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Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. You can also use this port to connect your ASUS Transformer Book is accessing the internal storage drives. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 19 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your ASUS Transformer Book to an external microphone. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status The ASUS Transformer Book is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10...
Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. You can also use this port to connect your ASUS Transformer Book is accessing the internal storage drives. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 19 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your ASUS Transformer Book to an external microphone. Color Solid Green Solid Orange Status The ASUS Transformer Book is plugged to a power source, charging its battery, and the battery power is less than 10...
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... 33 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 display panel off Activates the...
... 33 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 display panel off Activates the...
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... ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function keys for ASUS Apps Your ASUS Transformer Book also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used...
... ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key to go back to the Start screen. If you opened. Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up (on selected models) Toggles the ambient light sensor on or off Function keys for ASUS Apps Your ASUS Transformer Book also comes with a special set of function keys that can be used...
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... Book enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book for the first time: 1. Starting for the first time When you in to use on your ASUS Transformer Book. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
... Book enters the Windows®8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book for the first time: 1. Starting for the first time When you in to use on your ASUS Transformer Book. From the setup screen, pick a language to your PC 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings...
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... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your ASUS Transformer Book then press during system bootup and requests you to most conditions of your ASUS Transformer Book. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
... (BIOS) stores system hardware settings that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your ASUS Transformer Book then press during system bootup and requests you to most conditions of your ASUS Transformer Book. The software that are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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... 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. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot UEFI Boot 2 [Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] Set...
... 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. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot UEFI Boot 2 [Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] Set...
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... 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. Aptio Setup Utility...
... 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. Aptio Setup Utility...
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... access to 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu...
... access to 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. Set Administrator Password. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The password length must be entered to boot or enter Setup. Re-type to input this before entering BIOS. Security This menu...
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... lock then press . 3. Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface USB Interface Security [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your ASUS Transformer Book. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
... lock then press . 3. Wireless Network Interface [UnLock] HD AUDIO Interface USB Interface Security [UnLock] Wireless Network Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Select an interface you can access I /O Interface Security In the Security menu, you would like to lock or unlock some interface functions of your ASUS Transformer Book. To clear the password: 1. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults...
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... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
... 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. To lock the USB interface: 1. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual...
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... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
... menu, you can use Set Master Password to set , then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. AAppttiioo SSeettuupp UUttiilliittyy -- Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup Disabled →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change...
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... 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. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the ASUS Transformer Book's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your ASUS Transformer Book. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save & Exit To...
... 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. Connect your flash disk drive to a flash disk drive. 3. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Verify the ASUS Transformer Book's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your ASUS Transformer Book. 4. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Save & Exit To...
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... 2012 Build Time: 16:48:10 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 78 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American...
... 2012 Build Time: 16:48:10 New BIOS Platform: Unknown Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device Wake On Lid Open [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter to run the utility to its default settings. 78 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Locate your downloaded BIOS file in the flash disk drive then press . Copyright (C) 2012 American...