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..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. In each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com 2 ASUS Tablet E-Manual or any other liability, you are...
..., LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. In each product. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com 2 ASUS Tablet E-Manual or any other liability, you are...
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......8 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your ASUS Tablet 10 Front view...10 Rear view ...11 Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet Getting started...14 Charging your ASUS Tablet 14 Turning on your ASUS Tablet 17 Gestures for the ASUS Tablet 18 Touch screen gestures for Windows® 8.1 18 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 24 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 24 Windows® UI...25 Start screen...25 Windows® Apps...26 Start button...27 Customizing your Start screen 29 Working with Windows® apps 30 K01G 3
......8 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your ASUS Tablet 10 Front view...10 Rear view ...11 Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet Getting started...14 Charging your ASUS Tablet 14 Turning on your ASUS Tablet 17 Gestures for the ASUS Tablet 18 Touch screen gestures for Windows® 8.1 18 Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 24 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 24 Windows® UI...25 Start screen...25 Windows® Apps...26 Start button...27 Customizing your Start screen 29 Working with Windows® apps 30 K01G 3
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Launching apps...30 Customizing apps...30 Accessing the Apps screen 31 Charms bar...32 Snap feature...34 Connecting to wireless networks 35 Wi-Fi ...35 Bluetooth ...36 Airplane mode...37 Turning your ASUS Tablet off 38 Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep 38 Chapter 4: Recovering Windows® 8.1 Refreshing your ASUS Tablet 40 Restoring your ASUS Tablet 40 Tips Useful tips for your ASUS Tablet 42 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement 44 RF Exposure Information (SAR 45...
Launching apps...30 Customizing apps...30 Accessing the Apps screen 31 Charms bar...32 Snap feature...34 Connecting to wireless networks 35 Wi-Fi ...35 Bluetooth ...36 Airplane mode...37 Turning your ASUS Tablet off 38 Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep 38 Chapter 4: Recovering Windows® 8.1 Refreshing your ASUS Tablet 40 Restoring your ASUS Tablet 40 Tips Useful tips for your ASUS Tablet 42 Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement 44 RF Exposure Information (SAR 45...
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... you can help complete tasks. Conventions used in 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. This message contains vital information that can refer to complete a task. Chapter 3: Working with your ASUS Tablet. About this manual To highlight key information in your ASUS Tablet.
... you can help complete tasks. Conventions used in 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. This message contains vital information that can refer to complete a task. Chapter 3: Working with your ASUS Tablet. About this manual To highlight key information in your ASUS Tablet.
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... not leave the ASUS Tablet connected to the power supply once it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the ASUS Tablet is not designed to be left connected to learn about related in-flight services that can be used in -flight. IMPORTANT! Long time exposure to in battery mode for extended periods of time. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that...
... not leave the ASUS Tablet connected to the power supply once it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the ASUS Tablet is not designed to be left connected to learn about related in-flight services that can be used in -flight. IMPORTANT! Long time exposure to in battery mode for extended periods of time. Typography Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that...
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Front camera This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using the stylus or touch gestures. Getting to know your ASUS Tablet Front view Touch screen panel The touch screen panel allows you to interact with your ASUS Tablet using your ASUS Tablet. 10 ASUS Tablet E-Manual
Front camera This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using the stylus or touch gestures. Getting to know your ASUS Tablet Front view Touch screen panel The touch screen panel allows you to interact with your ASUS Tablet using your ASUS Tablet. 10 ASUS Tablet E-Manual
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Microphone The built-in memory card reader slot that supports microSD and microSDHC card formats. MicroSD card slot The tablet comes with a built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Rear camera This built-in rear camera allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplified speakers or a headset. Speaker/Headset port This port allows you to take high-definition pictures or videos using your ASUS Tablet. Audio...
Microphone The built-in memory card reader slot that supports microSD and microSDHC card formats. MicroSD card slot The tablet comes with a built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recording. Rear camera This built-in rear camera allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplified speakers or a headset. Speaker/Headset port This port allows you to take high-definition pictures or videos using your ASUS Tablet. Audio...
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Charge the ASUS Tablet for the first time. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in battery mode for eight (8) hours before using it in appearance, depending on your country or region. 14 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Plug the micro USB connector into a grounded power outlet. Plug the power adapter into your ASUS Tablet: Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter. Getting started Charging your ASUS Tablet To charge your ASUS Tablet.
Charge the ASUS Tablet for the first time. NOTE: The power adapter may vary in battery mode for eight (8) hours before using it in appearance, depending on your country or region. 14 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Plug the micro USB connector into a grounded power outlet. Plug the power adapter into your ASUS Tablet: Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter. Getting started Charging your ASUS Tablet To charge your ASUS Tablet.
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...; When using your ASUS Tablet while plugged-in sleep mode (screen off) or turned 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 complete. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging your ASUS Tablet, charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different power adapter may take a longer time to the correct power outlet with the correct input rating.
...; When using your ASUS Tablet while plugged-in sleep mode (screen off) or turned 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 complete. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging your ASUS Tablet, charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different power adapter may take a longer time to the correct power outlet with the correct input rating.
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... the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. Press the power button on your ASUS Tablet enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Tablet.
... the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. Press the power button on your ASUS Tablet enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your ASUS Tablet.
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K01G 25 It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your ASUS Tablet.
K01G 25 It also includes the following features that you need in to organize and easily access Windows® apps from the Start screen. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in just one place. It helps organize all the applications you can use while working on your user account. Windows® UI Windows® 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to your ASUS Tablet.
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Working with Windows® apps Use your ASUS Tablet's touch screen panel to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to a new location. Resizing apps To resize an app: 1. Tap and select an app tile size. Unpinning apps To unpin an app: 1. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Tap and...
Working with Windows® apps Use your ASUS Tablet's touch screen panel to launch, customize, and close apps from the Start screen using the following steps: Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile for one (1) second, then release it to a new location. Resizing apps To resize an app: 1. Tap and select an app tile size. Unpinning apps To unpin an app: 1. Customizing apps You can move, resize, unpin, or close apps. Tap and...
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Pinning more apps on the Start screen To pin an app on the Start screen. Tap to share applications and provide quick access for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Apps screen. Charms bar 32 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to pin the selected app on the Start screen: 1. It consists of several charms that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Tap and hold the app tile for customizing the settings of your ASUS Tablet. Launching the Apps screen Swipe the Start screen up to launch the Customize bar. 2.
Pinning more apps on the Start screen To pin an app on the Start screen. Tap to share applications and provide quick access for one (1) second, then release it to launch the Apps screen. Charms bar 32 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to pin the selected app on the Start screen: 1. It consists of several charms that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. Tap and hold the app tile for customizing the settings of your ASUS Tablet. Launching the Apps screen Swipe the Start screen up to launch the Customize bar. 2.
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... you can also use this to revert back to launch the Charms bar. Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your ASUS Tablet's touch screen panel to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your ASUS Tablet such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or...
... you can also use this to revert back to launch the Charms bar. Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your ASUS Tablet's touch screen panel to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your ASUS Tablet such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or...
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... ASUS Tablet using your ASUS Tablet's Wi-Fi connection. Tap Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 5. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. The Airplane mode disables this feature. To enable the Wi-Fi: 1. Connecting to wireless networks Wi-Fi Access e-mails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps on your touch screen panel. IMPORTANT! Tap No if you want to enable the sharing function...
... ASUS Tablet using your ASUS Tablet's Wi-Fi connection. Tap Connect to activate the Wi-Fi connection. 5. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to start the network connection. The Airplane mode disables this feature. To enable the Wi-Fi: 1. Connecting to wireless networks Wi-Fi Access e-mails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites using the following steps on your touch screen panel. IMPORTANT! Tap No if you want to enable the sharing function...
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... before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your ASUS Tablet with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Under PC Settings, select PC and devices > Bluetooth then move the Bluetooth slider to On. 36 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your ASUS Tablet. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap then tap Change PC settings. 3. To do this feature. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this , use the touch screen panel...
... before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your ASUS Tablet with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Under PC Settings, select PC and devices > Bluetooth then move the Bluetooth slider to On. 36 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your ASUS Tablet. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap then tap Change PC settings. 3. To do this feature. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to enable data transfers. IMPORTANT! The Airplane mode disables this , use the touch screen panel...
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... ASUS Tablet E-Manual Ensure that your ASUS Tablet is plugged in to a power source before resetting its factory settings. Under PC settings, tap Update and Recovery then tap Recovery. 3. From the Charms bar, tap then tap Change PC settings. 2. under Refresh your PC without losing your data before refreshing its factory settings. • Back up all your current files and apps. Restoring your ASUS Tablet Use Remove everything and reinstall IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your ASUS Tablet...
... ASUS Tablet E-Manual Ensure that your ASUS Tablet is plugged in to a power source before resetting its factory settings. Under PC settings, tap Update and Recovery then tap Recovery. 3. From the Charms bar, tap then tap Change PC settings. 2. under Refresh your PC without losing your data before refreshing its factory settings. • Back up all your current files and apps. Restoring your ASUS Tablet Use Remove everything and reinstall IMPORTANT! • Ensure that your ASUS Tablet...
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Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in ID and password - Internet connection information 42 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your ASUS Tablet for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your ASUS Tablet. • Always backup your data and make it a point...
Product key for your operating systems and other installed applications - Log in ID and password - Internet connection information 42 ASUS Tablet E-Manual Refer to the ASUS Tutor installed in your ASUS Tablet for more details. • Use an anti-virus software to protect your data and keep this updated too. • Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your ASUS Tablet. • Always backup your data and make it a point...
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... the boot screen. 44 ASUS Tablet E-Manual This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for compliance could void the user's authority to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems. It will only transmit on or restart your tablet, and the e-label will not occur in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The antenna(s) used...
... the boot screen. 44 ASUS Tablet E-Manual This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for compliance could void the user's authority to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems. It will only transmit on or restart your tablet, and the e-label will not occur in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The antenna(s) used...
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.... Model name: K01G (M81C) Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. DO NOT disassemble the ASUS Tablet. Dispose of used batteries according to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in fire. Check local regulations for disposal of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. DO...
.... Model name: K01G (M81C) Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. DO NOT disassemble the ASUS Tablet. Dispose of used batteries according to enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in fire. Check local regulations for disposal of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. DO...
