Asus T304UA-BC011R User Manual

E11960

First Edition

November 2016

E-Manual

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Table of Contents

 

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

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

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

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

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

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Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock............................................

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

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

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

 

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

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Front View..........................................................................................................................

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Top View.............................................................................................................................

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Bottom Side.......................................................................................................................

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Left Side..............................................................................................................................

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Right Side...........................................................................................................................

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ASUS Pen (on selected models)............................................................................

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Inserting the battery......................................................................................................

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ASUS Keyboard Dock (optional)...........................................................................

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Top View.............................................................................................................................

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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock

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

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

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

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

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Using touch screen panel gestures..........................................................................

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

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Setting up your Fingerprint account........................................................................

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

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

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Windows® 10 keys...........................................................................................................

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

 

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

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Start menu....................................................................................................................

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Launching the Start menu...........................................................................................

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Opening programs from the Start menu...............................................................

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Windows® apps............................................................................................................

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

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Customizing Windows® apps......................................................................................

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Task view.......................................................................................................................

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

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Snap hotspots..................................................................................................................

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Action Center...............................................................................................................

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

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

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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.......................................................................

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Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

 

The Power-On Self-Test (POST).............................................................................

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Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot......................................................

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BIOS.................................................................................................................................

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Accessing BIOS.................................................................................................................

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BIOS Settings....................................................................................................................

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

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Performing a recovery option....................................................................................

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Tips and FAQs

 

Useful tips for your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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...................................................................................................

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

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Slave Equipment..............................................................................................................

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RF Exposure warning.....................................................................................................

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

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

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

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CE Mark Warning.............................................................................................................

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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...........................................

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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 Keyboard Dock with built-in

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

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

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

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

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

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Notices for removable batteries................................................................................

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

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

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

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Regional notice for California.....................................................................................

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

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Japan Technical Conformity Mark.............................................................................

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

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Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................

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About this manual

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

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

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

Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock

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

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10

This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock.

Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST)

This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of 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 Keyboard Dock.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS

Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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 and ASUS Keyboard Dock’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 Keyboard 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 Keyboard Dock

This ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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 Keyboard Dock and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.

Do not leave your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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 Keyboard Dock.

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

Do not place your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard

Dock on uneven or unstable work surfaces.

You can send your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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 in-flight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock in-flight.

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Caring for your ASUS Tablet and

ASUS Keyboard Dock

Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before cleaning your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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 Keyboard 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 Keyboard Dock.

Do not place objects on top of your ASUS Tablet and

ASUS Keyboard Dock.

Do not expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard

Dock to strong magnetic or electrical fields.

Do not use or expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS

Keyboard Dock near liquids, rain, or moisture.

Do not expose your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard

Dock to dusty environments.

Do not use your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard

Dock near gas leaks.

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Proper disposal

Do not throw your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard 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

Camera indicator

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

Camera

The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos.

Touch screen display panel

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

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Using touch screen panel gestures section in this manual.

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Top View

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 at least four (4) seconds until your ASUS Tablet shuts down.

Fingerprint sensor

This built-in fingerprint sensor captures your fingerprint and uses it as biometric authentication for logging on to your ASUS Tablet.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Setting up your Fingerprint account section in this manual.

Array microphones

The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording.

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Bottom Side

Dock port

Connect your ASUS Keyboard Dock to this port to support keyboard and touchpad functions.

Hinge holes

Align and insert the latch hooks into these holes to securely attach your ASUS Tablet to your ASUS Keyboard Dock.

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Left Side

Audio speakers

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

MicroSD card slot

This built-in memory card reader slot supports microSD and microSDHC card formats.

Volume button

This button turns the volume up or down on your ASUS Tablet.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

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

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Right Side

USB 3.0 port

The USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.

HDMI port

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

USB Type-C/DisplayPort combo port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port provides a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0. Use a USB Type-C adapter to connect your ASUS Tablet to an external display.

NOTE: Transfer rate of this port may vary per model.

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Power (DC) input port

Insert the bundled power adapter into this port to charge the battery pack and supply power to your 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 Tablet.

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%.

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 Pen (on selected models)

Right-click button

You can use this button to enable the right-click function.

Eraser button

You can use this button to enable the eraser function.

Inserting the battery

1.Remove the top half of the stylus.

2.Remove the sticker and insert the battery, noting the correct polarity.

3.Return the top half of the stylus into place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASUS Keyboard Dock (optional)

NOTE:

The keyboard’s layout may vary per model, region, or country.

The ASUS Keyboard Dock may be sold separately.

Top View

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Keyboard

The keyboard provides full-sized 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 region.

Latch hooks

The latch hooks allow you to securely attach the ASUS Tablet on the ASUS Keyboard Dock.

Dock connector

Securely attach the tablet into the ASUS Keyboard Dock by aligning the dock port on top of this connector.

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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Chapter 2:

Using your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock

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Getting started

ASUS Tablet

Charging your ASUS Tablet

A.Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

B.Connect the DC power connector into your ASUS Tablet’s power (DC) input port.

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

IMPORTANT!

Power adapter information:

Input voltage: 100-240Vac

Input frequency: 50/60Hz

Rating output current: 2.37A (45W)

Rating output voltage: 19V

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Powering on your ASUS Tablet

IMPORTANT!

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

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

Ensure that your ASUSTablet 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 Keyboard Dock on power adapter mode.

The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your ASUS

Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock.

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

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WARNING!

Read the following precautions for your ASUS Tablet’s battery:

Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only).

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’s battery.

Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery

(for non-removable battery only).

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.

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Using your ASUS Tablet with the

ASUS Keyboard Dock

Refer to the following steps if you want to use both your ASUS Tablet and ASUS Keyboard Dock as a Notebook PC.

1.Ensure your ASUS Tablet is charged.

2.Dock the ASUS Tablet into the ASUS Keyboard Dock as shown in the illustration below.

Magnetic attachment

WARNING! Keep the magnetic attachment away from external storage drives and cards with magnetic strips to prevent demagnetization.

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Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad

Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Tablet. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen panel and touchpad.

NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. The touch screen panel’s appearance may vary depending on model.

Using touch screen panel 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 on your ASUS Tablet’s touch screen panel.

Left edge swipe

Right edge swipe

Swipe from the left edge of the screen to launch Task view.

Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch Action Center.

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