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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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... that can refer to your ASUS Transformer Book. = Use the touch screen touch panel display. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as...
... that can refer to your ASUS Transformer Book. = Use the touch screen touch panel display. = Use the touchpad. = Use the keyboard. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to in this manual. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected. Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as...
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.... ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Do not use your ASUS Transformer Book. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your ASUS Transformer Book. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your ASUS Transformer Book near your ASUS Transformer Book to dusty environments. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
.... ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Do not use your ASUS Transformer Book. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of your ASUS Transformer Book. Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use or expose your ASUS Transformer Book near your ASUS Transformer Book to dusty environments. Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack...
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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 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.
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... use. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this manual. The touch-enabled panel...
... use. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera Rotation. Camera indicator The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in the Start screen, touch this button to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on the ambient light condition. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this manual. The touch-enabled panel...
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... typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Dock the touch panel display before adjusting the angle of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. WARNING! ASUS Transformer Book key Press this manual. Touch panel display holder This holder allows you to use of the touch display panel holder. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model...
... typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a backlit keyboard. Dock the touch panel display before adjusting the angle of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. WARNING! ASUS Transformer Book key Press this manual. Touch panel display holder This holder allows you to use of the touch display panel holder. NOTE: • The keyboard layout differs by model...
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... 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 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. Dock connector The dock connector connects the touch panel display to the dock. Magnetic power connector When the touch panel display is connected to the touch panel display. IMPORTANT...
... 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 WARNING! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to hot while in use. Dock connector The dock connector connects the touch panel display to the dock. Magnetic power connector When the touch panel display is connected to the touch panel display. IMPORTANT...
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... cameras (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to hear audio straight from the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 17 Touch panel display speakers These speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. Air vents The air vents allow you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Transformer Book. Rear view Touch panel display rear camera (on selected models) of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera...
... cameras (on selected models) The built-in camera allows you to hear audio straight from the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 17 Touch panel display speakers These speakers allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. Air vents The air vents allow you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Transformer Book. Rear view Touch panel display rear camera (on selected models) of the touch panel display, press the ASUS Transformer Book key then select Camera...
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... hot while in the next page for details. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your ASUS Transformer Book. Refer to the LED Color Table in use. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 19 Memory card reader This ASUS Transformer Book has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports SD and SDHC card formats. Two-color battery charge indicator (dock) The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your AC adapter...
... hot while in the next page for details. Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your body while it away from your ASUS Transformer Book. Refer to the LED Color Table in use. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 19 Memory card reader This ASUS Transformer Book has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports SD and SDHC card formats. Two-color battery charge indicator (dock) The two-color LED provides a visual indication of your AC adapter...
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... connected to the mobile dock, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 20 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off . NOTE: This charging process is automatically enabled even while your system is 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...
... connected to the mobile dock, charging its battery, and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 20 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Blinking Orange The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off . NOTE: This charging process is automatically enabled even while your system is 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...
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... battery's charge status. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 21 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up your ASUS Transformer Book to an external microphone. Micro HDMI port This port is for a micro High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is accessing the internal storage drives. Refer to amplified speakers or headphones. We strongly recommend that you to connect your ASUS Transformer Book to the LED Color Table in page 20 for HD DVD, Blu-ray and other protected content playback. Manual reset...
... battery's charge status. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 21 Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up your ASUS Transformer Book to an external microphone. Micro HDMI port This port is for a micro High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is accessing the internal storage drives. Refer to amplified speakers or headphones. We strongly recommend that you to connect your ASUS Transformer Book to the LED Color Table in page 20 for HD DVD, Blu-ray and other protected content playback. Manual reset...
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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...
... 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...
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... to guide you start your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard. 40 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button...
... to guide you start your ASUS Transformer Book's keyboard. 40 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Transformer Book. Wait for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in configuring the basic settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. 3. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8 tutorial appears. Press the power button...
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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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... length 3 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
... length 3 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. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC...
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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. Copyright...
... 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. Copyright...
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... entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted 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. Security This menu allows you to set...
... entering BIOS. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: • If you install a User Password, you will have Administrator rights. Set Administrator Password. In Setup, the User will be prompted 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. Security This menu allows you to set...
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...also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility...
...also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to lock then select Lock. To lock the USB interface: 1. 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. USB Interface Security Through the I /O Interface Security > USB Interface Security. 2. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility...
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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. Verify the ASUS Transformer Book's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your ASUS Transformer Book. 4. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from ...
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. Verify the ASUS Transformer Book's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your ASUS Transformer Book. 4. Restart your configuration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to your model from ...
