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ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
of Contents About this manual 6 Conventions used in this manual 7 Icons ...7 Typography...7 Safety precautions 8 Using your ASUS Transformer Book 8 Caring for your ASUS Transformer Book 9 Proper disposal 10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your ASUS Transformer Book 12 Touch panel - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
Book App Launcher 72 Chapter 5: Power-on Self Test (POST) The Power-on Self Test (POST 82 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 82 BIOS ...82 Accessing BIOS 82 BIOS Settings...83 Troubleshoot...92 Refresh your PC 92 Reset your PC...93 Advanced options 94 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
CE Marking...108 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 108 Déclaration d'Industrie Canada relative à l'exposition aux ondes radio 109 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 119 Regional notice for Singapore 119 Regional notice for United States of America 119 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
with your ASUS Transformer Book. Chapter 5: Power-on Self-test (POST) This chapter shows you how to use POST to change the settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS Transformer Book. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
on your ASUS Transformer Book. = Use the touch screen touch panel display. = 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. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
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 Transformer Book in-flight. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
your ASUS Transformer Book to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use or expose your ASUS Transformer Book near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your ASUS Transformer Book to dusty environments. Do not use your ASUS Transformer Book near gas leaks. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
Proper disposal Do not throw your ASUS Transformer Book 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste. 10 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 11 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
also vary in appearance depending on the ASUS Transformer Book model. esc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 pause prt sc break sysrq tab delete insert backspace caps lock shift ctrl fn alt enter shift pgup alt ctrl home pgdn end 12 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13
other multimedia files on your ASUS Transformer Book. The touch-enabled panel also allows you to operate your ASUS Transformer Book using touch screen gestures. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Gestures for the touch screen and touchpad section in this manual. Windows® 8 touch button Touch this - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
to detach the touch panel display from the dock. ASUS Transformer Book key Press this key to launch the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher. NOTE: For more information, refer to the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher section in this manual. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
, refer to the Undocking or docking the touch panel display section in this manual. Top view Power button Press the power button to turn your ASUS Transformer Book on or off. You can also use the power button to put your ASUS Transformer Book to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sleep or - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
slot The touch panel display comes with an additional builtin memory card reader slot that supports microSD and microSDHC card formats. Hinge holes Align and insert the latch hooks into RJ-45 LAN port, and a mini DisplayPort for a digital audio/video interface. 16 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
Rotation. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. Touch panel display speakers These speakers allow you to hear audio straight from the ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 17 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0. Mini DisplayPort Use this port to connect your ASUS Transformer Book to a DisplayPort or VGA external display. NOTE: This mini DisplayPort does not support DP++ (Dualmode DisplayPort) functions. 18 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports SD and SDHC card formats. Two-color battery charge indicator (dock) The two-color LED provides a visual indication of the battery's charge status. Refer to the LED Color Table in the next page for details. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 19 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is less than 10%. Lights off The ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display or mobile dock is running on battery mode and the battery power is between 10% to 100%. 20 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
battery's charge status. Refer to the LED Color Table in page 20 for details. Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to force-restart your ASUS Transformer Book. WARNING! Forcing the system to restart may result to data loss. We strongly - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Transformer Book ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 23 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU. Refer below for the ASUS Transformer Book power adapter information: - Input voltage: 100-240Vac - Input frequency: 50-60Hz - Rating output current: 3.42A (65W) - Rating output voltage: 19V 24 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
Lift to open the touch panel display. Press the power button. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 25 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
Undocking or docking the touch panel display. Undocking 26 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
the touch panel display while the system is turned on, Windows® 8 automatically detects the available storage drives in the dock and launches their respective storage drive windows via Autoplay. To disable list. 3. Tap Save to save the new settings then exit. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 27 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
screen and touchpad Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your touch screen and touchpad two fingers on the touch panel. on the touch panel. 28 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
, tap and hold launch it. the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 29 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
Using the touchpad Moving the pointer You can tap or click anywhere on the touchpad to activate its pointer, then slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer onscreen. Slide horizontally Slide vertically Slide diagonally 30 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
, then slide the same finger without lifting it off the touchpad. To drop the item to its new location, lift your finger from the touchpad. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 31 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
menu. NOTE: The areas inside the dotted line represent the locations of the left mouse button and the right mouse button on the touchpad. 32 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
. Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge to shuffle Swipe the right edge to launch your running apps. the Charms bar. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 33 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
left or down. right. Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers Spread apart your two fingers on on the touchpad. the touchpad. 34 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
. Three-finger gestures Swipe up Swipe down Swipe three fingers upward to Swipe three fingers downward to show all running applications. show the Desktop mode. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 35 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the touch panel display off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your ASUS Transformer Book. Enables or disables the touchpad 36 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
the ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology app to switch between these display color enhancement modes: Gamma Correction, Vivid Mode, Theater Mode, Soft Mode, My Profile, and Normal. Launches the ASUS LifeFrame app Launches the ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid app ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 37 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
the right-click functions. Using the ASUS Transformer Book key Pressing this key launches the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher inside Windows® 8. This home page provides quick-access to some of the exclusive ASUS apps included with your ASUS Transformer Book. 38 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 39 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick a language to use on your ASUS Transformer Book. 3. Carefully read the License Terms. Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
screen. It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your ASUS Transformer Book. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 41 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using the touchpad. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen 42 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
Working with Windows® apps. upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 43 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
Working with Windows® apps Use your ASUS Tranformer Book's touch screen touch panel display, touchpad, or keyboard to launch, customize, and close apps. Launching apps Tap an to a new location. Double-tap on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location. 44 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
tile to select and launch the settings bar. 2. Tap to unpin an app. Right-click on the app to activate the settings bar then tap . ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 45 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. From the running app's screen, press . 46 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
the Apps screen. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your ASUS Transformer Book's touch screen touch panel display, touchpad, or keyboard. 1. Swipe from the top or screen, press Apps icon then press to select the All . ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 47 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
over the app you want to pin on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings. 3. Tap on the icon. 48 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
Use your ASUS Transformer Book's touch screen touch panel display, touchpad, or keyboard to launch the Charms bar. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar. Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Press . ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 49 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your ASUS Transformer Book such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your ASUS Transformer Book. 50 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
Book's touch screen touch panel display, touchpad, or keyboard to activate and use Snap. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Tap and hold the app's topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen until the snap bar appears. 3. Launch another app. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
of the touch panel display. 4. Launch another app. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press . 3. Launch another app. 4. To switch between apps, press . 52 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
Opens the File charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 53 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
Windows® tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function 54 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
manual. Enabling Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi in your ASUS Transformer Book using the following steps on your touch screen touch panel display or touchpad. 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Tap and tap . 3. Select an access point from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
. 5. If you want to enable sharing between your ASUS Transformer Book and other wireless-enabled systems, tap Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices. Tap No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function. 56 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
is turned off to enable the Bluetooth function of your ASUS Transformer Book. For more details, refer to the Airplane mode section in this manual. Pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled devices You need to pair your ASUS Transformer Book with other Bluetoothenabled devices to enable data transfers. To - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
Book with the passcode sent to your chosen device. If they are the same, tap Yes to successfully pair your ASUS Transformer Book with the device. NOTE: For some bluetooth-enabled devices, you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your ASUS Transformer Book. 58 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
. or 3. Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off. Press . NOTE: Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Transformer Book in-flight. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 59 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your ASUS Transformer Book's LAN port. NOTE: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or your network administrator for settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN then select Properties. 60 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
5. Tap Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then tap Properties. 6. Tap Obtain an IP address automatically then tap OK. NOTE: Proceed to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 61 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center window then tap Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet then tap Next. 62 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
the taskbar then tap the connection you just created. 13. Type your user name and password then tap Connect to start connecting to the Internet. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 63 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Tap Use the following IP address. or 3. Type the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then tap OK. 64 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
Book on Sleep mode, press the power button once. You can also put your ASUS Transformer Book to Sleep mode using Desktop mode. To do this, launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select OK. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
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Chapter 4: ASUS apps ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 67 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
Featured ASUS Apps LifeFrame Enhance your webcam functions through the LifeFrame app. Create snapshots, edit photos, record videos, record audio 's saved files in thumbnail view. Action button Modes Capture button Webcam settings Face tracking button Zoom in/out 68 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
as a security video monitor as it automatically detects movement then captures it on photo. Voice Recorder Use this function to record audio files in your ASUS Transformer Book. Game This function lets you play games using the webcam. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 69 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
activities like playing games or conducting business presentations using your ASUS Transformer Book. Battery Saving mode This mode extends your ASUS Transformer Book's battery life while plugged in to the power adapter or while running on battery power only. 70 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
the battery to last for up to thirty (30) days or more. When enabled, the ASUS Transformer Book returns to its last working state in as fast as seven seconds, four hours after entering into deep sleep mode. or Tap this to activate the battery saving mode. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 71 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher Your ASUS Transformer Book comes with a home page that provides a one-tap access to some of the ASUS apps you can launch on Windows® 8. To access the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher: Tap or on the Start screen. Press . 72 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
prior notice. • The following screenshots are for reference only. The actual information displayed on your ASUS Transformer Book may vary. • The Camera Rotation and Touch Pad apps are available on selected models only. close button minimize button ASUS apps ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 73 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
This app provides a system information overview of your ASUS Transformer Book's SSD (Solid State Drive) storage space and your unit's memory space. Tutorial Launch the Windows® 8 Guide and ASUS Smart Gesture AP by tapping on the icons inside the Tutorial app. 74 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
Power4Gear The Power4Gear app inside the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher allows you to quickly switch between these two power saving options: Performance and Battery Saving. NOTE: For more details on Power4Gear, refer to the Power4Gear Hybrid section in this manual. Move this switch to the left - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
Splendid Video Enhancement Technology window and switch between these display modes: Normal, Theater, Vivid, Manual. To use Splendid: 1. Tap Splendid on the ASUS Transformer Book App Launcher. 2. In the ASUS Splendid Technology window, tap the mode you want to activate. modes Move the slider to - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
Transformer Book App Launcher. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate. NOTE: Tap OFF if you want to deactivate any of the sound modes you previously saved. 3. Tap Done to save the selected sound mode and exit the AudioWizard window. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
ASUS Cloud Tap this app to launch the ASUS Cloud Services home page and get quick access to the following cloud-based apps: ASUS Webstorage and Live Update ASUS Cloud Services home page 78 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
or deactivate Battery Up. Camera Rotation (on selected models) This app allows you to switch between using the front or the rear camera of your ASUS Transformer Book. Move this switch to the left or right to activate either the Front or Rear camera. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 79 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
Touch Pad (on selected models) This app allows you to activate or deactivate the touchpad of your ASUS Transformer Book so you can use the keyboard more conveniently. Move this switch to the left or right to toggle between OFF and ON. 80 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
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BIOS settings may result to system instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 82 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 83 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 84 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 85 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
. 2. Type in the current password then press . 3. Leave the Create New Password field blank then press . 4. Select Yes in the confirmation box then press . 86 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
the Dock device interface to Lock disables all the I/O ports on the ASUS Transformer Book's mobile dock. To lock an interface: 1. On the Security screen, select I/O Interface Security. 2. Select an interface you would like to lock then press . 3. Select Lock. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 87 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
select Lock. NOTE: Setting the USB Interface to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 88 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then press . 4. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 89 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
a copy of the downloaded BIOS file to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your flash disk drive to your ASUS Transformer Book. 4. Restart your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 5. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . 90 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 91
Version: Unknown Build Date: Unknown Build Time: Unknown FSO 0 EFI FS1 FS2 FS3 [←→]: Switch [↑↓]: Choose [q]: Exit [Enter]: Enter/Execute 7. After the BIOS update process, select Exit > Restore Defaults to restore the system to its default settings. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 91 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 92
that your ASUS Transformer Book's touch panel display is connected to the dock and running on power adapter mode while doing any of the Troubleshoot options . ! Ensure that your ASUS Transformer Book is plugged in to a power source before refreshing your system. 92 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 93
option. Use Reset your PC to restore your ASUS Transformer Book to its default settings. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Reset your PC. 4. In the Reset - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 94
your system using your ASUS Transformer Book's original image file. To access this during POST: 1. Restart your ASUS Transformer Book then press during POST. 2. Wait for Windows® to load the Choose an option screen then tap Troubleshoot. 3. Tap Advanced options. 94 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 95
system image file. 6. Type your account password then tap Continue. 7. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then tap Next. You can also choose Select a system image if to prevent data loss in case your ASUS Transformer Book stops working. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 95 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 96
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restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. 98 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 99
Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 99 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 100
; China and Mongolia. NOTE: Refer to Blu-ray Disc website at www.blu-raydisc.com/en/ Technical/FAQs/Blu-rayDiscforVideo.aspx for more details. 100 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 101
ASUS Transformer Book with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 101 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 102
in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. 102 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 103
Poland No Portugal No Spain No Sweden Yes Switzerland Yes United Kingdom Yes No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 103 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
(manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, : 104 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 105
technician for help. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 105 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 106
Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR the FCC is 0.146 W/kg when placed next to the body. 106 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 107
the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 107 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 108
transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation . To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 108 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 109
mission. Les utilisateurs finaux doivent suivre les instructions de fonctionnement spécifiques pour satisfaire la conformité aux expositions RF. Son utilisation appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 109 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483 indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW 110 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 111
within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 111 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 112
chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the ASUS Transformer Book battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 112 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell'ambiente. (Italian) ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 113 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 114
la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) 114 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 115
. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance. Service warning label WARNING! INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision . ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 115 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 116
CTR 21 Approval (for ASUS Transformer Book with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese 116 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 117
the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo . NOTE: Energy Star is not supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating systems. ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 117 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 118
compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy. For more information device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located. 118 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 119
go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Regional notice for Singapore Complies with This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards. IDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for United States of America ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual 119 - Asus ASUS Transformer Book TX300 | User's Manual for English Edition - Page 120
TAIWAN R.O.C. TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Transformer Book Model name : TX300CA conform with the Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Nov. 18, 2012 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012 Signature 120 ASUS Transformer Book E-Manual
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