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Notebook PCASUS Transformer Book TrioE-ManualFirst EditionJuly 2013E8300

10ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualCaring for your ASUS Transformer Book TrioDisconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) bef

100ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualViewing apps under the Recents screenThe Recents screen allows you to view a list of app shortcuts based from yo

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual101To view a recent app’s menu:1. Tap and hold a recent app to display its menu. 2. To remove the app from the li

102ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTask Manager ASUS Task Manager displays a list of currently running utilities and applications, including their

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual1033. Swipe the list up and down to view all launched apps. 4. Tap beside the running app to close it. Tap One-

104ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualFile ManagerFile Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data either on the internal storage or the

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual105Customizing your contentsFrom File Manager, you can copy, cut, share and delete the contents of your device and

106ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTurning Android® offYou can shut down your Android® operating system by doing any of the following:NOTE: The fol

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual107Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST)

108ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualThe Power-On SelfTest (POST)The Power-On Self-Test (POST) is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests t

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual109BIOS SettingsNOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. The actual screens may dier by mode

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual11Proper disposalDo not throw your ASUS Transformer Book Trio in municipal waste. This product has been designed to

110ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual2. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual111SecurityThis menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your ASUS Transformer Book Trio. I

112ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTo set the password:1. On the Security screen, select Administrator Password or User Password.2. Type in a pas

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual113I/O Interface SecurityIn the Security menu, you can access I/O Interface Security to lock or unlock some interfa

114ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUSB Interface SecurityThrough the I/O Interface Security menu, you can also access USB Interface Security to loc

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual115Set Master PasswordIn the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to

116ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualSave & ExitTo keep your conguration settings, select Save Changes and Exit before exiting the BIOS. Aptio S

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual117To update the BIOS:1. Verify the ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s exact model then download the latest BIOS le for

118ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualFSOFS1FS2FS3FS40 EFI <DIR>ASUSTek Easy Flash Utility[←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Exe

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual119TroubleshootBy pressing during POST, you can access Windows® 8 troubleshoot options which includes the followi

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120ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualReset your PCIMPORTANT! Back up all your data before performing this option.Use Reset your PC to restore your AS

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual121Advanced optionsUse Advanced options to perform additional troubleshooting options in your ASUS Transformer Book

122ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual4. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery.5. Choose an account you would like to recover

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual123Tips and FAQs

124ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUseful tips for your ASUS Transformer Book TrioTo help you maximize the use of your ASUS Transformer Book Trio,

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual125Hardware FAQs1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the ASUS Transformer B

126ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual4. My battery LED indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?• Check whether the power adapter or battery pack

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual1278. Why does audio still come out from my ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s audio speakers even if I already connect

128ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualSoftware FAQs1. When I turn on my ASUS Transformer Book Trio, the power indicator lights up but not my drive ac

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual1294. My ASUS Transformer Book Trio does not boot up. How can I x this?You can try doing any of the following sug

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual13Chapter 1: Hardware parts

130ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual6. How can I boot to DOS using my USB drive or ODD?Refer to the following steps:a. Restart your ASUS Transform

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual131Appendices

132ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualDVD-ROM Drive Information (on selected models)The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view and create your own CDs and D

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual133Region DenitionsRegion 1Canada, US, US TerritoriesRegion 2Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States,

134ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualThe Blu-ray ROM Drive allows you to view high denition (HD) videos and other disc le formats such as DVDs and

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual135OverviewOn 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Ocial J

136ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelg

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual137This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may v

138ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • C

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual139Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered r

14ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualGetting to know your ASUS Transformer Book TrioYour ASUS Transformer Book Trio is made up of two major devices: t

140ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualIC Radiation Exposure Statement for CanadaThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth fo

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual141Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’e

142ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualRadiation Exposure Statement:The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an unco

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual143Avertissement:Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises

144ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual145Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors an

146ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrica

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual147Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use ap

148ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly repla

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual149Optical Drive Safety InformationLaser Safety InformationWARNING! To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s lase

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual15TabletThe tablet of your ASUS Transformer Book Trio allows you to perform touch screen gestures while working on

150ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualCTR 21 Approval (for ASUS Transformer Book Trio with built-in Modem)DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual151GermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedish

152ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual153Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and DeclarationASUS follows the green design concept to design and ma

154ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150

16ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualAmbient light sensorThe ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment. It allows t

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual17Ports and slotHeadphone output jack port (for Android® only)This port allows you to connect your ASUS Transformer

18ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualMicro USB 2.0 port (for Android® only)Connect the bundled micro USB to USB adapter into this micro USB (Universal

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual19Rear viewIMPORTANT! Battery time varies by usage and by the specications for this ASUS Transformer Book Trio. Th

2ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualCOPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduce

20ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualVolume buttonPress this button to increase or decrease the volume. Power buttonThe power button turns on your tab

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual21PC stationThe PC station serves as an input device for your ASUS Transformer Book Trio via its keyboard and touch

22ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTablet release buttonPress this button all the way in until the hinge unlocks the tablet from the PC station. Pow

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual23Operating system (OS) switch keyThe OS switch key is a special button on the PC station that allows you to conven

24ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualRear ViewPC station tabsThe magnetic PC station tabs securely attach the tablet to the PC station.Attach the tabl

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual25Right SideMicro HDMI port (for Windows® 8 only)This port is for the micro HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interfa

26ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUSB 3.0 port with USB Charger+* (for Windows® 8 only)This USB 3.0 port with the icon comes with the USB Charger

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual27Left SideHeadphone output/microphone input combo jack portThis port allows you to connect your PC station to ampl

28ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual Two-color battery charge indicator The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the ASUS Transformer Book T

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual29Transforming your devices into an ASUS Transformer Book TrioTo use both devices as an ASUS Transformer Book Trio,

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual3Table of ContentsAbout this manual ...

30ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUndocking the tablet from the PC stationTo use your tablet or PC station as separate devices, undock the tablet f

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual31Chapter 2: Getting started

32ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualSetting up your deviceUsing your ASUS Transformer Book TrioRefer to the following steps when setting up your ASUS

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual332. Charge your ASUS Transformer Book Trio.A. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.B. Conne

34ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualIMPORTANT! • Locate the input/output rating label on your ASUS Transformer Book Trio and ensure that it matches

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual35WARNING! Read the following precautions for your ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s battery.• Only ASUS-authorized te

36ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual3. Press the power button on your PC station.IMPORTANT! When using your ASUS Transformer Book Trio for the rst

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual37Using the operating system (OS) switch keyWhen the tablet and the PC station are used individually, they run usin

38ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUsing the tabletRefer to the following steps when using the tablet as a separate device.1. If you need to charge

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual39Using the PC stationRefer to the following steps when using your PC station as a separate device.1. Connect your

4ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUsing the keyboard ...

40ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualLeft edge swipe Right edge swipeSwipe from the left edge of the screen to shue your running apps. Swipe from the

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual41Zoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touch panel.Spread apart your two ngers on the touch panel

42ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTouch screen gestures for Android® NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The screen panel’s app

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual43Zoom inZoom outSpread apart your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery, Maps or Places.Bri

44ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUsing the touchpadMoving the pointerYou can click or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual45Tap/Double tap• In the Start screen, tap an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-tap an application to la

46ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualLeft-click Right-click• In the Start screen, click an app to launch it.• In Desktop mode, double-click an appli

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual47Top edge swipe• In the Start screen, swipe from the top edge to launch the All Apps bar.• In a running app, swi

48ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTwo-nger touchpad gestures for Windows® 8Tap RotateTap two ngers on the touchpad to simulate the right-click fu

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual49Zoom out Zoom inBring together your two ngers on the touchpad.Spread apart your two ngers on the touchpad.Drag

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual5Home Screen ...

50ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualThree-nger touchpad gestures for Windows® 8Swipe up Swipe downSwipe three ngers upward to show all running appl

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual51Drag and dropSelect an item then press and hold the left button. Using your other nger, slide down the touchpad

52ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUsing the keyboardFunction keysThe function keys on your ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s keyboard can trigger the fo

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual53Toggles the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement mode

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ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual55Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

56ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual57Windows® UIWindows® 8 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI) which allows you to organize and easily access

58ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Transformer Book Trio

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual59Hotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper left corner then tap on the recent app’s th

6ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTips and FAQsUseful tips for your ASUS Transformer Book Trio ...124Hardwar

60ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualHotspot Actiontop side Hover your mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand icon. Drag then drop t

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual61Working with Windows® appsUse your ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s touch screen panel, touchpad, or keyboard to laun

62ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual1. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to reduce or to enlarge the app tile

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual63Tap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it.1. Move y

64ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualAccessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applica

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual65Launching the Apps screenLaunch the Apps screen using your ASUS Transformer Book Trio's touch screen panel,

66ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualPinning more apps on the Start screenYou can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel or t

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual67Charms barThe charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of seve

68ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualLaunching the charms barNOTE: When called out, the charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The imag

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual69Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your ASUS Transformer Book Trio.Share

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual7About this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS Transforme

70ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTAN

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual71Using SnapUse your ASUS Transformer Book Trio’s touch screen panel, touchpad or keyboard to activate and use Snap

72ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualOther keyboard shortcutsUsing the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applicati

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual73Opens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run windowOpens Ease of Access CenterOpens the Se

74ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualConnecting to wireless networksWi-FiAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networkin

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual75or4. Tap/click Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to act

76ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualBluetooth Use Bluetooth to facilitate wireless data transfers with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.IMPORTANT! The

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual77or4. Select a device from the list. Compare the passcode on your ASUS Transformer Book Trio with the passcode se

78ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualAirplane modeThe Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your ASUS Transformer Book Tr

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual79Connecting to wired networksYou can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Int

8ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualConventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMP

80ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties.NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are us

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual81Conguring a static IP network connection1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 under Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network conn

82ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualTurning your ASUS Transformer Book Trio offYou can turn o your ASUS Transformer Book Trio by doing either of the

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual83Putting your ASUS Transformer Book Trio to sleepTo put your ASUS Transformer Book Trio on Sleep mode, press the p

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ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual85Chapter 4:Working with Android®

86ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualStarting up for the rst timeWhen you turn on your tablet for the rst time, a series of steps appear to guide yo

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual87Android® lock screenUnlocking your deviceTap and drag to .

88ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualEntering Google NowTap then drag it to Google icon.Google NowGoogle Now is your ASUS Transformer Book Trio&apos

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual89Home ScreenOpens All Apps screenShortcutsNotication and SettingsReturns to Home ScreenDisplays recent appsReturn

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual9Safety precautionsUsing your ASUS Transformer Book TrioThis ASUS Transformer Book Trio should only be used in envi

90ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualScreen viewsThe built-in gravity-sensor of your ASUS Transformer Book Trio enables automatic screen rotations dep

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual91Locking the screen orientationBy default, your ASUS Transformer Book Trio screen automatically changes its orient

92ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualConnecting to the worldConnecting to Wi-Fi networksWi-Fi wireless networking technology allows you to exchange da

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual93Using BluetoothEnabling or disabling Bluetooth in your deviceBluetooth is a wireless standard used for exchanging

94ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualPairing your ASUS Transformer Book Trio with a Bluetooth deviceBefore you can connect to a Bluetooth device, you

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual953. If your ASUS Transformer Book Trio has nished scanning before your Bluetooth device is ready, tap SEARCH FOR

96ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualUnpairing and conguring a Bluetooth deviceTo unpair or congure a Bluetooth device:1. Tap File ManagerSettingsP

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual97Managing AppsCreating app shortcutsGet easy access to some of your favorite applications by creating app shortcut

98ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-ManualViewing app infoYou can view the detailed app information while creating a shortcut for the app. While holding an

ASUS Transformer Book Trio E-Manual99Creating app folderYou can create folders to organize shortcuts on your Home Screen.To create an app folder:1. O