ASUS T100CHIDOCK User Manual

E9794

First Edition

December 2014

ASUS Tablet

ASUS Mobile Dock

E-Manual

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Table of Contents

 

About this manual.....................................................................................................

7

Conventions used in this manual..............................................................................

8

Icons.....................................................................................................................................

8

Typography.......................................................................................................................

8

Safety precautions.....................................................................................................

9

Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock..................................................

9

Caring for your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.........................................

10

Proper disposal................................................................................................................

11

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

 

ASUS Tablet..................................................................................................................

14

Front view..........................................................................................................................

14

Back view............................................................................................................................

16

Bottom side.......................................................................................................................

16

Top side...............................................................................................................................

17

Left side..............................................................................................................................

19

Right side...........................................................................................................................

21

ASUS Mobile Dock.....................................................................................................

22

Top view.............................................................................................................................

22

Left view.............................................................................................................................

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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock

 

Getting started............................................................................................................

28

ASUS Tablet.......................................................................................................................

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ASUS Mobile Dock..........................................................................................................

31

Using your ASUS Tablet with the ASUS Mobile Dock.........................................

32

Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad......................................

33

Using the touch screen panel.....................................................................................

33

Using the touchpad........................................................................................................

36

Using the keyboard...................................................................................................

43

Function keys....................................................................................................................

43

Windows® 8.1 keys..........................................................................................................

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

 

Starting for the first time.........................................................................................

46

Windows® UI.................................................................................................................

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Start screen........................................................................................................................

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Hotspots.............................................................................................................................

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Start button.......................................................................................................................

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Customizing your Start screen...................................................................................

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Working with Windows® apps................................................................................

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Launching apps...............................................................................................................

54

Customizing apps...........................................................................................................

54

Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................................

57

Charms bar........................................................................................................................

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Snap feature......................................................................................................................

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Other keyboard shortcuts.......................................................................................

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Connecting to wireless networks.........................................................................

66

Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................

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Bluetooth ..........................................................................................................................

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Airplane mode..................................................................................................................

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Turning your ASUS Tablet off.................................................................................

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Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep............................................................................

69

Windows® 8.1 lock screen.........................................................................................

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To proceed from the lock screen...............................................................................

70

Customizing your lock screen.....................................................................................

71

Recovering your system...........................................................................................

73

Enabling a recovery option ........................................................................................

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Tips and FAQs

 

Useful tips for your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.............................

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Hardware FAQs............................................................................................................

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Software FAQs.............................................................................................................

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Appendices

 

 

Internal Modem Compliancy......................................................................................

 

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Overview............................................................................................................................

 

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Network Compatibility Declaration..........................................................................

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Non-Voice Equipment ..................................................................................................

 

87

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement....................

89

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)..................................

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FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement..................................

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RF Exposure Information (SAR)..................................................................................

 

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CE Marking........................................................................................................................

 

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National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines .....................

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RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE..........................................................................

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada.......................................................

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Déclaration d’Industrie Canada relative à l’exposition aux ondes radio ....

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Radiation Exposure Statement...................................................................................

 

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Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations.................................................................

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Caution................................................................................................................................

 

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Avertissement..................................................................................................................

 

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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains...........................................

98

France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands........................................................

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UL Safety Notices.............................................................................................................

 

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Power Safety Requirement..........................................................................................

 

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TV Notices..........................................................................................................................

 

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REACH..................................................................................................................................

 

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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice...............................................................

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Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...........................................

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Optical Drive Safety Information...............................................................................

 

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CTR 21 Approval (for ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock with built-in

 

modem)..............................................................................................................................

 

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ENERGY STAR complied product...............................................................................

 

106

European Union Eco-label...........................................................................................

 

106

Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration...................

107

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services..........................................................................

107

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America.............................

107

Regional notice for Singapore....................................................................................

 

108

Regional notice for India..............................................................................................

 

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Notices for removeable batteries..............................................................................

 

108

Avis concernant les batteries remplaçables..........................................................

108

Prevention of Hearing Loss..........................................................................................

 

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock

This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your ASUS Tablet and its ASUS Mobile Dock.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1

This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your ASUS Tablet.

Tips and FAQs

This section presents some recommended tips, hardware FAQs, and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaining and fixing common issues with your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS

Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

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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.

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.

Icons

The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

= Use the touch screen panel.

= Use the touchpad.

= Use the keyboard.

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.

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Safety precautions

Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock

This ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.

Do not leave your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock on your lap or near any part of your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, and other peripherals with your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

While powered on, ensure that you do not carry or cover your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock with any materials that can reduce air circulation.

Do not place your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile

Dock on uneven or unstable work surfaces.

You can send your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock through x-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them to magnetic detectors and wands.

Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock in-flight.

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Caring for your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock

Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water. Remove any extra moisture from your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock using a dry cloth.

Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

Do not place objects on top of your ASUS Tablet and

ASUS Mobile Dock.

Do not expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile

Dock to strong magnetic or electrical fields.

Do not use or expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS

Mobile Dock near liquids, rain, or moisture.

Do not expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile

Dock to dusty environments.

Do not use your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock near gas leaks.

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Proper disposal

Do not throw your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Chapter 1:

Hardware Setup

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ASUS Tablet

Front view

Front camera

The built-in 1.2-megapixel front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Tablet.

Camera indicator

The camera indicator lights up when the built-in camera is in use.

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Ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor detects the amount of ambient light in your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition.

Touch screen panel

This high-definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your ASUS Tablet. It also allows you to operate your ASUS Tablet using touch gestures.

NOTE: To know more about using touch screen gestures when operating your ASUS Tablet, refer to the Using the touch screen panel section in this manual.

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Back view

Rear camera

The built-in rear camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Tablet.

Bottom side

Hinge holes

Align and insert the latch hooks into these holes to securely attach the tablet to the ASUS Mobile Dock.

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Top side

Power button

Press the power button to turn your ASUS Tablet on or off. You can also use the power button to put your ASUS Tablet to sleep or hibernate mode, and wake it up from sleep or hibernate mode.

In the event that your ASUS Tablet becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about ten (10) seconds until your ASUS Tablet shuts down.

Two-color battery charge indicator

The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery’s charge status. Refer to the following table for details:

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Color

Status

Solid White

The ASUS Tablet is plugged to

 

a power source and the battery

 

power is between 95% and

 

100%.

Solid Orange

The ASUS Tablet is plugged to

 

a power source, charging its

 

battery, and the battery power

 

is less than 95%.

Blinking Orange

The ASUS Tablet is running on

 

battery mode and the battery

 

power is less than 10%.

Lights off

The ASUS Tablet is running on

 

battery mode and the battery

 

power is between 10% to 100%.

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Left side

Micro USB 2.0 port

This micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.

You may also insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Tablet.

WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.

IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Tablet.

Headphone output/microphone input combo jack port

This port allows you to connect your tablet to amplified speakers or headphones. You can also use this port to connect your tablet to an external microphone.

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Audio speakers

The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your tablet. Audio features are software controlled.

Windows® button

Press this button to go back to Start screen. If you are already in the Start screen, press this button to go back to the last app you opened.

Volume button

The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of your ASUS Tablet.

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Right side

MicroSD card slot

This ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC card formats.

USB 3.0 Micro B port

This micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port is compatible with USB Micro B cable and can also connect to USB 2.0 devices using a micro USB cable.

Micro HDMI port

This port is for a micro HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Bluray, and other protected content playback.

Audio speakers

The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audio straight from your tablet. Audio features are software controlled.

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ASUS Mobile Dock

NOTE: The keyboard's layout may vary per region or country.

Top view

Two-color battery charge indicator

The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the ASUS Mobile Dock’s battery charge status. Refer to the following table for details:

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Color

Status

Solid White

The ASUS Mobile Dock is

 

plugged to a power source and

 

the battery power is between

 

95% and 100%.

Solid Orange

The ASUS Mobile Dock is

 

plugged to a power source,

 

charging its battery, and the

 

battery power is less than 95%.

Blinking Orange

The ASUS Mobile Dock is

 

running on battery mode and

 

the battery power is less than

 

10%.

Lights off

The ASUS Mobile Dock is

 

running on battery mode and

 

the battery power is between

 

10% to 100%.

Bluetooth indicator

This indicator lights up when your ASUS Mobile Dock’s Bluetooth connection is enabled.

ASUS Mobile dock power switch/Bluetooth switch

Move this swich to the right or to the left to turn on or turn off your ASUS Mobile Dock and its Bluetooth connectivity.

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Keyboard

The keyboard provides QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for typing. It also enables you to use the function keys, allows quick access to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions.

NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory.

Dock tabs

The dock tabs allow you to securely attach the ASUS Tablet on the ASUS Mobile Dock.

ASUS Mobile Dock hinge

This hinge allows you to connect the ASUS Tablet to the ASUS Mobile Dock. It also holds the ASUS Tablet in place as you adjust it to different viewing angles.

Touchpad

The touchpad allows the use of multi-gestures to navigate onscreen, providing an intuitive user experience. It also simulates the functions of a regular mouse.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using the touchpad section in this manual.

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Left view

Micro USB 2.0 port

You may also insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Mobile Dock.

WARNING! The adapter may become warm to hot while in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while it is connected to a power source.

IMPORTANT! Use only the bundled power adapter to charge the battery pack and supply power to your ASUS Mobile Dock.

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Chapter 2:

Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock

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Getting started

ASUS Tablet

Charge your ASUS Tablet

A.Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.

B.Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.

C.Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet.

Charge the ASUS Tablet for 8 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on models and your region. Use only the bundled power adapter for charging.

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Turn on your ASUS Tablet

IMPORTANT!

Locate the input/output rating label on your ASUSTablet and ASUS

Mobile Dock and ensure that it matches the input/output rating information on your power adapter. Some ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.

Ensure that your ASUSTablet and ASUS Mobile Dock is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock on power adapter mode.

The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your ASUS

Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock.

To disconnect your ASUSTablet and ASUS Mobile Dock from its main power supply, unplug your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Mobile Dock from the power socket.

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WARNING!

Refer to the following battery precautions:

The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled.

Follow the warning labels for your personal safety.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Do not dispose of in fire.

Never attempt to short-circuit your ASUSTablet and ASUS Mobile

Dock’s battery.

Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery.

Discontinue usage if leakage is found.

The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Keep the battery and other small components away from children.

IMPORTANT!

Power adapter information:

Input voltage: 100-240Vac

Input frequency: 50-60Hz

Rating output current: 2A (10W for ASUS Mobile Dock),

2A (18W for ASUS Tablet)

Rating output voltage: 5V (10W for ASUS Mobile Dock),

9V (18W for ASUS Tablet)

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