Asus P1801 User Manual
ASUS Tablet
User Manual
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P1801-T
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E7909
December 2012
P1801-T ASUS Tablet can be used with P1801 ASUS All-in-One PC
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Table of Contents
About this manual ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Conventions used in this manual ....................................................................................................................... 5
Typography ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety information ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Setting up your system...........................................................................................................................................6
Care during use ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Sound Pressure Warning ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Package contents .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Tablet ................................................................................................................. 9
Front view .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Side views ....................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Rear view .....................................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Placing your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk ........................................................................................... 13
Charging your ASUS Tablet ................................................................................................................................ 14
Using Gestures ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Working with Android®
Basics ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Unlocking your device ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Entering the camera mode ...................................................................................................................................16
Home Screen .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Screen Views...............................................................................................................................................................18
Connecting to the world .................................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks .............................................................................................................................19
Using Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................................20
Using apps and widgets ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Managing Apps ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Task Manager ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
File Manager ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Play Store ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Settings ........................................................................................................................................................................31
Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
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Table of Contents
Gallery ...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Camera .........................................................................................................................................................................39
Email ..............................................................................................................................................................................39
Gmail ............................................................................................................................................................................ 41
MyLibrary .....................................................................................................................................................................43
Polaris® Office ............................................................................................................................................................. 47
MyNet .........................................................................................................................................................................49
App Locker .................................................................................................................................................................. 51
SuperNote .................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Adding widgets .........................................................................................................................................................54
ASUS Battery ..............................................................................................................................................................55
Appendices
Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 56
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About 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.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
This chapter provides you with information on using your ASUS Tablet.
Chapter 3: Working with Android®
This chapter provides an overview of using Android® in your ASUS Tablet.
Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
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WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe
while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet's data and components.
Typography
Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product
specications and software screen images may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS
website at www.asus.com for the latest information.
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Safety information
Your ASUS Tablet is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information
technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the
following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
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Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
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Set up the system on a stable surface.
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Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure
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that you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any
kind into the ventilation openings.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C.
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If you use an extension cord, ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged
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into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
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Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
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When the system is turned o, a small amount of electrical current still ows. Always
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unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the
system.
The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to achieve the best touch sensitivity. Keep the
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screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation. To clean the screen:
Turn o the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall.
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Spray a small amount of a household glass cleaner onto the supplied cleaning cloth
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and gently wipe the screen surface.
Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen.
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Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen.
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If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord
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and contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
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The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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The system performance changes.
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Sound Pressure Warning
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss.
Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center
position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure
level.
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Quick Guide
Package contents
ASUS Tablet Power adapter
Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Cleaning cloth
NOTES:
• Contact your retailer if any of the items are damaged or missing.
• Contents may vary per country or region.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Tablet
Front view
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Webcam
The built-in webcam allows you to start video chats online.
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Side views
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your ASUS Tablet using Kensington®
compatible security products.
Power button
Press this button to turn on your ASUS Tablet.
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Volume control
Press to turn the volume up/down.
Mode button
Press this button to switch your operating system from Windows® 8 to Android™.
Mini USB port
This mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port allows you to connect compatible USB 2.0
or USB 1.1 devices to your ASUS Tablet using a mini USB cable.
MicroSD card reader
Your ASUS Tablet comes with an additional built-in memory card reader that supports
microSD and microSDHC card formats.
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Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or
simple audio recording.
Headphone output/microphone input combo port
This port allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplied speakers or
headphones. You can also use this port to connect your ASUS Tablet to an external
microphone.
Power input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the
PC, always use the supplied power adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may get warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the
adapter and keep it away from your body.
Bottom view
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Connecting holes
Align and insert the guiding poles into these holes to securely attach the tablet to the
PC Station.
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Rear view
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Audio speakers
Your ASUS Tablet is equipped with built-in high quality speakers.
Tablet stand
Pull out and adjust the stand to provide stable support for your tablet when it is
placed on a table or desk.
Tablet handle
Carry the tablet easily using the ergonomic tablet handle.
NOTE: The magnet at the back of your ASUS Tablet may de-magnetize nearby objects.
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Placing your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk
To place your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk:
1. Pull and adjust the tablet stand.
2. Place your ASUS Tablet on a at surface such as a table or desk.
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220V
Charging your ASUS Tablet
Connect the power adapter to your ASUS Tablet’s DC-in port and plug to the correct socket
outlet with the correct input rating. The input voltage of the adapter is 100Vac~240Vac.
Using Gestures
The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Tablet. The
functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to your ASUS Tablet’s display panel.
Zoom out Zoom in
Bring together your two ngers on the
touch panel.
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Spread apart your two ngers on the touch
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Tap/Double tap Tap and hold
Tap an app to launch it. To move an app, tap and hold the app tile
and drag it to a new location.
Flip
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Use your nger back and forth between
home screens, through dierent images
in the Gallery, or pages in MyLibrary and
SuperNote.
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Chapter 3: Working with Android®
Basics
Unlocking your device
Touch and drag the lock icon to the unlocked icon.
Entering the camera mode
Touch and drag the lock icon to the camera icon.
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Home Screen
Open Google Text search
Open Google Voice search
Display recent apps
Return to Home Screen
Return to the previous screen
Display local date
Display local weather information. Touch
to customize weather widget settings,
location, and frequency updates.
Shortcuts
Displays your e-mail inbox. Touch to
congure the email account for the
rst time, and touch to read
the e-mail inbox folder.
Open All apps
screen
Notication area & Settings
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NOTE: The Home Screen may update and change with Android OS.
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Screen Views
The screen view rotates automatically when you hold the tablet horizontally to vertically, and
vice versa.
Landscape view Portrait view
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Connecting to the world
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks
Wi-Fi wireless networking technology allows you to exchange data wirelessly over a network.
To use Wi-Fi, enable the Wi-Fi feature in your ASUS Tablet and connect to a wireless network.
Some wireless networks are secured with a key or protected with digital certicates and
requires additional steps to set up; others are open and you can easily connect to them.
NOTE: Turn OFF Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to help save battery power.
To enable Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1. Touch
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to ON. When enabled, your ASUS Tablet scans for available Wi-Fi
networks.
3. Touch a network name to connect to it. If the network is secured or protected, you are
prompted to key in a Password or key in other credentials.
IMPORTANT! If your ASUS Tablet nds a network that you have connected to previously, it
automatically connects to it.
to go to the All apps screen then touch Settings .
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Using Bluetooth
Enabling or disabling Bluetooth in your device
Bluetooth is a wireless standard used for exchanging data over short distances. Bluetooth
exists in many products, such as smartphones, computers, tablet devices, and headsets.
Bluetooth is very useful when transferring data between two or more devices that are near
each other.
The rst time you connect to a Bluetooth device, you must pair it with your ASUS Tablet.
TIP: Turn OFF Bluetooth in your ASUS Tablet when you’re not using it to help save battery
power.
To enable or disable Bluetooth in your ASUS Tablet, touch to go to the All apps screen then
touch Settings . Slide the Bluetooth switch to ON/ OFF.
Pairing your ASUS Tablet with a Bluetooth device
Before you can connect to a device, you must rst pair your ASUS Tablet to that device. Once
paired, the devices stay paired unless you unpair them.
To pair your ASUS Tablet to a device:
1. Touch
to go to the All apps screen then touch Settings . Slide the Bluetooth
switch to ON.
2. Touch
Bluetooth to display all available Bluetooth devices within range. If the device you
want to pair with is not in the list, ensure that its Bluetooth feature is turned ON and set as
Discoverable. See the technical documentation that came with the device to learn how to
turn its Bluetooth ON and how to set it to discoverable.
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