Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201, User Manual

Page 1: ...er onboard an aircraft Most airlines have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and...

Page 2: ...ng the Transformer 14 Undocking the Transformer 15 Charging the Transformer on the Dock 16 To Begin 17 Unlocking your Transformer 17 Quick Camera Mode 17 Home Screen 18 ASUS Launcher 19 Screen Views 20 Touch Panel Control 21 Managing Apps 23 Task Manager 26 File Manager 27 Market 30 Settings 31 Power Management 34 ASUS Battery 34 Music 35 Image 36 Gallery 36 Camera 40 Mail 42 ASUS Transformer Manu...

Page 3: ...erNote 67 ASUS Pad PC Suite on PC 72 My Desktop PC Server 72 ASUS Webstorage 72 ASUS Sync 73 Declarations and Safety Statements 75 Federal Communications Commission Statement 75 RF Exposure Information SAR 75 IC Regulations 76 IC Radiation Exposure Statement 76 CE Mark Warning 77 Power Safety Requirement 77 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 77 Copyright Information 79 Limitation of Liability 79 ...

Page 4: ...ng contact your retailer The power plug that comes with your Transformer may vary depending on your territory to fit the wall outlet Transformer USB Charger Power Plug Dock connector to USB cable UserManual User Manual Warranty Card ASUS Transformer Manual 4 ...

Page 5: ...ASUS Transformer Manual 5 Your Transformer 10 2 1 11 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 13 12 14 ...

Page 6: ...ing status 2 Built in Microphone The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 3 Volume Key Press this button to increase or decrease the system volume Press the Volume Down key and Power button at the same time to perform default screenshot function 4 Micro HDMI Port Insert a micro HDMI cable into this port to connect to a high definit...

Page 7: ...o USB cable to the Transformer and another system notebook PC or desktop for data transmission Dock the Transformer to the mobile dock for extended functions including keyboard touchpad and USB interface 11 Headphone Output Microphone Input Combo Jack The stereo combo jack 3 5mm connects the Transformer s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables t...

Page 8: ...is adapter is AC 100V 240V and the output voltage of this adapter is DC 15V 1 2A To prolong battery life fully charge the battery for up to 8 hours when using the Transformer for the first time and whenever the battery power is fully depleted TF201 can be charged via the USB port on the computer only when it is powered off Charging through the USB port may take longer time to complete If the compu...

Page 9: ...US Transformer Manual 9 3 4 1 2 Transformer Mobile Dock optional The Transformer mobile dock is purchased separately Home PgDp PgUp End Enter Backspace Tab Caps Lock Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl Alt Fn Fn 5 7 6 ...

Page 10: ...attery level is up to 95 Orange ON The mobile dock is in battery charging status 3 Memory Card Slot This Transformer mobile dock has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards 4 USB Port 2 0 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drive and hard d...

Page 11: ...ASUS Transformer Manual 11 7 Touchpad Click the touchpad area marked below to simulate the left and right mouse buttons Use the hot key Fn to disable the touchpad Using the Touchpad A B C D ...

Page 12: ...s keyboard Some commands may have standalone function and some must combine with the function key Fn The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys A Slide your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer You can also hold the left button and slide your finger to drag the selected item...

Page 13: ... PgUp End Starts playing music from your playlist Resumes or pauses the current music playing Home PgDp PgUp End Fast forwards or skips to the next track during the music playing Home PgDp PgUp End Mutes the speaker Home PgDp PgUp End Decreases the speaker volume Home PgDp PgUp End Increases the speaker volume Home PgDp PgUp End Locks the Transformer and puts it into sleep mode Returns to Home Scr...

Page 14: ... the socket until it snaps in place and the Transformer is properly seated 3 Ensure that the latch completely moves to the right When your Transformer is attached to the mobile dock never pick up the Transformer alone Always pick up the entire assembly from the bottom of the mobile dock ASUS Transformer Manual 14 ...

Page 15: ...er Manual 15 Undocking the Transformer 3 2 2 1 1 Use one hand to move the latch to the left to release the Transformer and stabilize the mobile dock 2 Use the other hand to remove the Transformer from the mobile dock ...

Page 16: ... wall outlet and this adapter is AC 100V 240V and the output voltage of this adapter is DC 15V 1 2A To prolong battery life fully charge the battery for up to 8 hours when using the Transformer for the first time and whenever the battery power is fully depleted The Transformer cannot be charged via USB cord when it is connected to the mobile dock 4 1 2 3 ASUS Transformer Manual 16 ...

Page 17: ...7 To Begin Unlocking your Transformer Tap and drag the lock out from the circle to the lock icon to unlock your Transformer Quick Camera Mode Tap and drag the lock out from the circle to the camera icon to enter the Camera mode ...

Page 18: ...oid OS ASUS Transformer Manual 18 Open Google Text search Open Google Voice search Return to the previous screen Return to Home Screen Display recent apps Tablet utilities menu Home Screen page scroll Notification area Settings Shortcuts Home Screen ...

Page 19: ...formation Tap to customize weather widget settings location and frequency updates Display local date Display your e mail inbox Tap to configure the email account for the first time and tap to read unread e mails in the e mail inbox folder ASUS Launcher ...

Page 20: ...ual 20 Screen Views The screen view rotates by itself when you hold the tablet horizontally to vertically and vice versa To enable disable Auto rotate screen go to Settings Display to configure Landscape view Portrait view ...

Page 21: ...nshot go to Settings ASUS customized setting Tap and hold a file in the Gallery to enter selection mode Zooming Spread apart or bring two fingers together to zoom in or out an image in Gallery Maps or Places Flipping Use one finger to flip back and forth between home screens through different images in the Gallery or pages in MyLibrary and SuperNote Inputting inserting selecting and copying text W...

Page 22: ...g the point or tapping on the space you would like to insert a letter or a word Double tap or hold the text to cut or copy the selected text You can move the selection tab to expand or reduce the range of the selected text Tap or hold the desired text on the web page and a tool bar appears on the top You can copy share select find or search on the web ...

Page 23: ...You can view detailed app information while you are creating a shortcut for the app When holding an app from Apps menu to Home Screen the App info will appear on the top of the Home Screen page Continue dragging the held app to App info to display its detailed information Removing App from Home Screen You can remove app shortcuts from your Transformer Home Screen The original app will remain in yo...

Page 24: ...eate folders to organize your applications and shortcuts on your Transformer Home Screen 1 On your Home Screen tap and drag an app or shortcut onto another A folder will appear 2 Tap the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to rename the folder ...

Page 25: ...rmation and manage your apps from the Recent Apps list 1 Tap the Recent Apps icon at the lower left corner of the Home Screen 2 Swipe up and down the list to view Recent Apps Swipe a recent app to the left or right to remove from list 3 Tap and hold a recent app to display menu Select to remove app from list or display app information ...

Page 26: ...ome Screen to access the tablet utilities 2 Tap Widgets to display the widgets menu 3 Tap and hold ASUS Task Manager The ASUS Task Manager box will appear on the Home Screen 4 Tap and hold the widget to display the sizing brackets Pull up or downwards to show the complete list of tasks 5 Tap the x icons on the right of the tasks to shut down task Tap One click Clean to shut down all running tasks ...

Page 27: ...cess the internal storage 1 Tap on the top right corner of the Home Screen to access tablet utilities 2 In the Apps menu tap on File Manager to go into My Storage 3 The Internal Storage sdcard and any connected external storage devices Removable are displayed on the left panel Tap on the source icon on the left panel to display content list Select a source by tapping to view the content ...

Page 28: ...ccess the external storage device directly 1 Tap the USB or SD card icon on the bottom right corner 2 Tap on the folder icon in the pop up notification box 4 Tap on the Return folder icon to return to the root directory of My Storage ...

Page 29: ...he content of the external storage device Removable XXX is displayed To copy cut delete or share files Tick the file and tap on the action icon at the tool bar on the upper right Or tick the file and drag to drop in the destination ...

Page 30: ...n to access tablet utilities 2 In the Apps Menu tap on the Market icon 3 You have to add an account to your Transformer to continue Tap Existing to continue Tap New to create your Google Account 4 Enter your Email and Password to Sign in if you already have an account 5 After signing in you can download and install applications from the Android Market Some applications are free and some might char...

Page 31: ...re the settings of your Transformer including Wireless networks Device Personal and System Tap on the tabs on the left to switch screens and do the configurations There are two ways to enter the Settings screen From the Apps menu Tap on Settings to display the settings menu ...

Page 32: ...k Setting panel will pop up on the right Display local date and time Settings Menu Dock Pad Battery Status Internet connection status Auto Brightness Quick Setting Adjustment Panel Tap on the individual icons to turn on off the function Super IPS Outdoor mode Brightness Manual Adjustment IPS mode Performance setting ...

Page 33: ...ification panels will appear under the Quick Setting panel for prompt updates in apps incoming emails and utillity status 1 Swipe a prompt update to the left or right to remove from list 2 You can enable or disable ASUS Quick Setting to Simplified Mode in Settings ASUS customized setting NOTIFICATION PANEL Power Saving Balanced mode Balanced mode Default Optimal battery status and performance Perf...

Page 34: ...en to access tablet utilities 2 Tap on Widgets to display the widgets menu 3 Tap and hold ASUS Battery The ASUS Battery box will appear on the Home Screen 4 ASUS Quick Setting and the notification panel also display battery status The battery status of the Transformer and dock are shown separately When low in power the battery icon color turns from blue to red accompanied by an exclamation mark Th...

Page 35: ...njoyment Use the buttons on the top to either sort or search your audio files quickly Sort the audio files by Recent Albums Artists Songs Playlists and Genres Search music directly Settings for Music The audio and video codec supported by TF201 Decoder Audio Codec AAC LC LTP HE AACv1 AAC HE AACv2 enhanced AAC AMR NB AMR WB MP3 FLAC MIDI PCM WAVE Vorbis WAV a law mu law WAV linear PCM WMA 10 WMA Lo...

Page 36: ...ly collects and displays all the image and video files stored in your Transformer You can play all image files in a slideshow or tap to select your desired image or video files Use the button on the top to sort the files by album by location by time by people or by tags The current album Browse in slideshow mode Select item or Group by Image ...

Page 37: ...red album in the gallery and hold until the tool bar on the top appears You can upload delete or share selected albums through the Internet Share the selected album through ASUS Webstorage Bluetooth Picasa Google or Gmail Delete the selected album Tool bar Album details ...

Page 38: ...lery and use the tool bar on the top right corner to share delete or edit a selected image Tool bar Delete the selected image Check the image information and edit the selected image You cannot restore a deleted file Share the selected album through ASUS Webstorage Bluetooth Picasa Google or Gmail ...

Page 39: ...from the Home Screen 1 Tap on the top right corner of the Home Screen to access tablet utilities 2 Tap on Widgets to display the widgets menu 3 Tap and hold Photo Gallery The gallery widget box will take you the Home Screen and a Choose images menu box appears 4 Choose the album or image s to place as a shortcut on the Home Screen ...

Page 40: ...amic images You can use either the front camera or the back camera to take pictures or record videos The image files will be saved to Gallery automatically Zoom out Zoom in White Balance Exposure Capture button Camera settings Mode switch Camera switch Scene Mode Flash Mode Camera mode Advanced settings Return ...

Page 41: ...SUS Transformer Manual 41 Record button Time lapse interval Video quality Video mode Panoramic mode Torch mode White balance Effects Return Advanced settings Capture button Panoramic image Captured range ...

Page 42: ...conveniently browse and manage your e mails To set up an Email account 1 Tap on Email on the Apps menu Enter your Email address and Password then tap Next 2 Please wait while the Transformer automatically checks your outgoing mail server settings 3 Configure the Account options and tap Next ...

Page 43: ... your mail inbox directly To add Email accounts 1 Tap on Email and login using the account that you ve previously set up 2 Tap on Settings on the top right corner 3 All the preferences of this account are displayed Tap Add account on the top right corner to add another account You can include all your e mail accounts in Email ...

Page 44: ...mail and Password then tap Sign in Tap New if you do not own a Google Account 2 Please wait while your Transformer communicates with Google servers to set up your account 3 You can use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data Tap Done to sign in to your Gmail If you have several e mail accounts in addition to Gmail use Email to save your time and access all your e mail acco...

Page 45: ... collections You can build up different bookshelves for different genres Your purchased e books from all different publishers are also placed on the shelves Login Vibe to download more e books MyLibrary supports e books in ePub PDF and TXT format Some previewed content may need Adobe Flash player from the Android Market to open Download Adobe Flash player before using MyLibrary Selection mode Rece...

Page 46: ...okmark Search key words Zoom out Zoom in Bookmark list and Day Night mode 3 Flip pages like a real book or move the page scroll at the bottom 1 Android initiates the download and installation of necessary resource if you would like to use the text to speech function 2 Tap on the Bookmark list and select the marked page to show the bookmark icon on the upper right corner of the screen Marker Page s...

Page 47: ... word or sentence until the tool menu and the dictionary definition are displayed 2 You can highlight the selected word with a marker add a note speak the selected text or simply copy the word 3 Move selection tab to extend the selected region to a whole phrase or sentence if needed ...

Page 48: ... offers you information of nearby attractions including restaurants coffee shops gas stations etc Check in to your current location for position acquisition Google Maps Maps helps you locate where you are Use the tool bar on the top to get directions or create your own maps ...

Page 49: ...e is an office software that supports Document Sheet and Slide To start using Polaris Office 1 Tap on the top right corner of the Home Screen to access tablet utilities 2 In the Apps menu tap Polaris Office Search file Recent files Add new file Add new folder Settings ...

Page 50: ...ently saves files into doc xls ppt formats only ASUS Transformer Manual 50 Adding New Files To add new files tap on New File on the top right corner Tap on Document to start the word processor to edit documents Tap on Sheet to start the spreadsheet to perform calculation and manage information Tap on Slide to start the application to create and share presentations 3 Tap on My Folders on the upper ...

Page 51: ...t 1 Tap on the settings button on the top right corner and select Add account 2 Select a desired service to add 3 Enter your e mail account and password and tap OK to add the account Recent Files Tap on Recent Files on the top right corner to quickly access your recently edited files Tap on Clear Recent Files to clear the list of files recently used ...

Page 52: ...ASUS Transformer Manual 52 Configuring Settings Tap settings button on the top right corner and select Settings You are allowed to configure File list settings and General settings ...

Page 53: ...d vice versa 1 Ensure that your Transformer and PC are connected to the same wireless access point AP 2 Click and enable Allow remote control of my Player and Automatically allow devices to play my media in Windows Media Player on the PC Go to More streaming options to configure if necessary 3 On the Server list select the source device on the left panel to view the contents Source device Current ...

Page 54: ...ile connecting via MyNet otherwise MyNet will not function Accordingly MyNet will not be able to function when connecting through 3G network Network location for connecting devices must all be set to Home network 4 Select a file and tap Play to on the bottom right to start playing on the target device Long pressing a media file allows you to upload or download the file to and from the connecting d...

Page 55: ...ia Server Settings to allow the other connecting devices to access media files on your Transformer You can also select the location of the file you want to share You can also select a file from the Playlist The Playlist offers a common space for the connected devices to share files Tap on the plus sign to create new lists ...

Page 56: ...ur cloud content Launching MyCloud 1 Tap on MyCloud on the Apps Menu 2 Click Next to continue 3 MyCloud needs to work with ASUS Pad PC Suite to avail its full function Download and install ASUS Pad PC Suite from the ASUS support site at support asus com to your PC Click Next to continue ASUS Transformer Manual 56 ...

Page 57: ...categorize your cloud data into Music for the audio files Gallery for image and video files and Others To access MyContent 1 Tap I have an account to sign in or tap Create an account to create your free account 2 After signing in you will see all your data stored in ASUS Webstorage Locate your data according to its category ...

Page 58: ...e My Desktop on your Transformer To install and set up Transformer PC Suite on PC 1 Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet 2 Double click the applicable file you downloaded from the ASUS support site 3 Click Restart Now to reboot your PC 4 Click on GO to configure necessary settings for My Desktop 5 Click Next to continue ASUS Transformer Manual 58 ...

Page 59: ...ansformer Manual 59 6 Read the license agreement and click Accept to continue 7 Create a password and click Next 8 Click Enjoy Now to continue 9 Copy the IP address of your PC for later use on your Transformer ...

Page 60: ...nsure that your Transformer and the PC are connected to the same wireless access point AP Access My Desktop 2 Tap the screen to scan the available devices 3 Tap on the plus sign on the top right corner to add your client PC ASUS Transformer Manual 60 ...

Page 61: ...of your client PC including the IP address and the password paired with your PC and tap Done to add the client The devices must be connected to the same wireless access point AP while enabling My Desktop Accordingly My Desktop will not be able to function when connecting through 3G network ...

Page 62: ...e will automatically detect your PC ASUS Transformer Manual 62 Setting up Internet Discovery for My Desktop On your PC 1 Download and activate Splashtop Streamer from the ASUS support site 2 Go to Network in Splashtop Remote Streamer 3 Enter your Google credentials in the Email and Password fields Then click Sign in ...

Page 63: ...digital content such as music videos games magazines and e books You can also tune into your favorite radio stations and stream live TV anytime and anywhere The contents supplied may vary with the country of origin Login with your ASUS Access account to enjoy the multimedia content at Vibe 1 Tap on Apps menu and tap Vibe 2 Login by using your account 3 Select Music or Radio 4 Scroll and select you...

Page 64: ... To use App Locker 1 Tap on App Locker from the Apps Menu 2 Set up your password to start using App Locker 3 Tick the apps you would like to lock 4 Activate App Locker from Settings on the upper right corner 5 Lock signs will appear by the locked apps on the Home Screen 6 You will be asked for your password every time you access the locked apps ...

Page 65: ...he path Settings Apps and log in again To use App Backup 1 Tap on App Backup from the Apps Menu 2 The Backup List shows the installed applications on your Transformer downloaded from the Android market Tick on the apps you want to back up and tap on Backup on the upper right 3 Insert a MicroSD card or other storage devices if necessary Click on File Manager at the lower right of the dialog box to ...

Page 66: ...e backup file and restore contents to your Transformer To use App Restore 1 The Restore List instantly shows the app files stored in Backup 2 Tap on a backup file to restore or click on Browse at the upper right to access files in the internal or external storage ...

Page 67: ...former You can take notes send instant messages make sketches create e cards with audio recordings or diaries with video and lots more SuperNote All your notebooks and paintbooks View books Sort by page or last modified Delete copy move import or export pages Setting backup restore Pages and contents ...

Page 68: ... background color then tap on OK The new note page appears instantly 4 Tap on the return path on the upper left for an overall view of the books and note pages 5 On the upper right tap on Share to share by e mail webstorage social networks or online gallery Share and Export Insert Delete page All pages view Add to Favorites Settings SuperNote return path Space Backspace Return Previous Next page P...

Page 69: ...ically adjust the manuscript to fit into the page lines 1 Choose Scribble mode or Keyboard mode to enter your notes 2 In Scribble mode select Color and Stroke weight to customize strokes 3 Tap to set a spot for the text cursor then scribble on the tablet The manuscript will be automatically adjusted into the page lines 4 Tap on the Baseline function for penmanship guidelines if necessary ...

Page 70: ...nsert a new page in the notebook or delete to discard unwanted pages 7 Tap on Disable Edit to enable Read Only mode to view and flip through the note pages and avoid entering unnecessary marks on the pages 8 Tap on Undo to delete changes Tap Redo to keep the changes 9 SuperNote automatically saves and sorts the files by date in sdcard supernote Insert Delete page Disable Edit Redo Undo ...

Page 71: ...rush selections for users to draw freely on a canvas 1 Select Brush Stroke and Color to customize strokes 2 Tap on Tools to display Brush and Color palettes together 3 Once you enter the first stroke or tap on Select the canvas will switch to Edit mode 4 Tapping on Select enables you to move scale rotate or edit the selected area A red dotted box will appear to designate the area 5 Tap on Done to ...

Page 72: ... with My Desktop on your Transformer Refer to the section on MyCloud for details ASUS Webstorage It is an online storage for you to store and access your data whenever you want and wherever you are After installing ASUS Pad PC Suite on your PC ASUS Webstorage Drive appears in Computer Double click the drive to login Ensure that you are connected to the Internet before accessing ASUS Webstorage Dri...

Page 73: ...mer to the PC with the installed ASUS Pad PC Suite 2 Click the ASUS Sync on the bottom right corner to build the connection between your Transformer and the PC 3 Start ASUS Sync on your PC For Calendar synchronization ASUS Sync supports Outlook 2003 or later version and Windows Vista Calendar For Contacts synchronization ASUS Sync supports Outlook 2003 or later version Outlook Express and Windows ...

Page 74: ...lick the item you want to synchronize and click Sync Selected or you can click Select All to sync both items 5 Click Calendar or Contacts on the left for detailed configurations ASUS Transformer Manual 74 ...

Page 75: ...he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsib...

Page 76: ...n of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de catégorie II respecte la norme CNR 310 d Industrie Canada IC Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance...

Page 77: ...32 F and 35 C 95 F Risk of Explosion if Battery is Replaced by an Incorrect Type Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CE marking for devices wit...

Page 78: ...port Flash Player 10 2 is now available for download on Android Market This is a production GA General Availability release for Android 2 2 Froyo and 2 3 Gingerbread devices and an initial beta release for Android 3 x Honeycomb tablets that include at least Google s 3 0 1 system update For more details please visit http blogs adobe com flashplayer Download the latest Adobe Flash Player version 11 ...

Page 79: ...age to real property and tangible personal property or any other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement up to the listed contract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies...

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