Asus ViviTab Note 8, E-Manual

Page 1: ...First Edition November 2013 E8517 VivoTab Note 8 E Manual M80T Series ...

Page 2: ...E AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recov...

Page 3: ... Using yourVivoTab Note 8 Getting started 18 Charging your VivoTab Note 8 18 Turning on your VivoTab Note 8 21 Gestures for the VivoTab Note 8 22 Touch screen gestures for Windows 8 1 22 Chapter 3 Working withWindows 8 1 Starting for the first time 28 Windows 8 1 lock screen 28 Windows UI 29 Start screen 29 Windows Apps 30 Start button 31 Customizing your Start screen 33 Working with Windows apps ...

Page 4: ...rview 56 Network Compatibility Declaration 57 Non Voice Equipment 57 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 59 RF Exposure Information SAR 60 FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement 61 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 61 CE Marking 62 RF Exposure information SAR CE 62 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada 63 Déclaration d Industrie Canada relativ...

Page 5: ...aring Loss 69 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries 70 CTR 21 Approval for VivoTab Note 8 with built in Modem 71 European Union Eco label 73 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration 73 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services 74 Regional notice for Singapore 74 ...

Page 6: ...to use the different parts of your VivoTab Note 8 Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 1 in your VivoTab Note 8 Chapter 4 Recovering Windows 8 1 This chapter shows you how to recover the Windows 8 1 system in your VivoTab Note 8 Tips and FAQs This section presents some recommended tips hardware FAQs and software FAQs you can refer to for maintaini...

Page 7: ...lete 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 VivoTab Note 8 s data and components Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicates sections that you can refer t...

Page 8: ...m heat exposure Do not use damaged power cords accessories and other peripherals with your VivoTab Note 8 While powered on ensure that you do not carry or cover your VivoTab Note 8 with any materials that can reduce air circulation Do not place your VivoTab Note 8 on uneven or unstable work surfaces You can send your VivoTab Note 8 through x ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts but ...

Page 9: ...m water Remove any extra moisture from your VivoTab Note 8 using a dry cloth Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near your VivoTab Note 8 Do not place objects on top of your VivoTab Note 8 Do not expose your VivoTab Note 8 to strong magnetic or electrical fields Do not use or expose your VivoTab Note 8 near liquids rain or moisture Do not expose your VivoTa...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...VivoTab Note 8 E Manual 11 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup ...

Page 12: ...12 VivoTab Note 8 E Manual VivoTab Note 8 features Front view ...

Page 13: ...vironment It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition Touch screen panel This high definition touch screen panel provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your VivoTab Note 8 It also allows you to operate your VivoTab Note 8 using touch gestures NOTE To know more about using touch scre...

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Page 15: ...rcing the system to restart may result to data loss We strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly Volume button The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of your VivoTab Note 8 Stylus pen The bundled stylus pen allows you to input commands on your VivoTab Note 8 With your stylus pen you can make selections draw or sketch on the touch screen panel Speaker He...

Page 16: ...built in rear camera allows you to take high definition pictures or record high definition videos using your VivoTab Note 8 Windows button Press this button to go back to Start screen If you are already in the Start screen press this button to go back to the last app you opened MicroSD card slot The tablet comes with a built in memory card reader slot that supports microSD microSDHC and microSDXC ...

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Page 18: ... your country or region Charge the VivoTab Note 8 for eight 8 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time To charge your VivoTab Note 8 A Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter B Plug the micro USB connector into micro USB 2 0 port of your VivoTab Note 8 C Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet ...

Page 19: ... models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU Ensure that your VivoTab Note 8 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 VivoTab Note 8 on power adapter mode Use only the power adapter bundled with your VivoTab Note 8 The socket outlet must be easily accessible an...

Page 20: ... 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 VivoTab Note 8 s battery Never attempt to dissamble and reassemble the battery Discontinue usage if leakage is found The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly Keep the...

Page 21: ...VivoTab Note 8 E Manual 21 Turning on your VivoTab Note 8 Press the power button ...

Page 22: ...running apps Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar Gestures for the VivoTab Note 8 Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your VivoTab Note 8 Refer to the following illustrations when using hand gestures on your VivoTab Note 8 Touch screen gestures for Windows 8 1 ...

Page 23: ...ap an app to launch it On Desktop mode double tap an application to launch it To move an app tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location To close an app tap and hold the top side of a the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen ...

Page 24: ...24 VivoTab Note 8 E Manual Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch screen panel Spread apart your two fingers on the touch screen panel ...

Page 25: ...ide In the Start screen swipe from the top edge of the screen to view the Customize bar In a running app swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right ...

Page 26: ...26 VivoTab Note 8 E Manual Swipe up Swipe down Swipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Start screen ...

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Page 28: ...Note 8 As other settings appear select your country or region app language keyboard layout and time zone then tap Next 3 Carefully read the License Terms then tap I Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Connect Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 1 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 1 ...

Page 29: ...o organize and easily access Windows apps from the Start screen It also includes the following features that you can use while working on your VivoTab Note 8 Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place ...

Page 30: ... 8 E Manual Windows Apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access NOTE Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched Windows apps ...

Page 31: ...VivoTab Note 8 E Manual 31 Start button Windows 8 1 features the Start button that allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened To use the Start button tap Desktop app then tap ...

Page 32: ... menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows 8 1 when you tap and hold the Start button The context menu also includes the following shutdown options for your VivoTab Note 8 Sign out Sleep Shut down and Restart ...

Page 33: ... customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen To customize the settings of your Start screen 1 Launch the Desktop 2 Tap and hold anywhere on the taskbar except on the Start button then tap Properties to launch the Taskbar and Navigation properties window 3 Select the Navigation tab then tick the options you want to use 4 Tap Apply to save the new settings then tap OK ...

Page 34: ... unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location 1 Tap and hold the app tile for one 1 second then release it to launch the Customize bar 2 Tap and select an app tile size Resizing apps To resize an app 1 Tap and hold the app tile for one 1 second then release it to launch the Customize bar 2 Tap to unpin an app Unpinning...

Page 35: ...e top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it Closing apps Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen ...

Page 36: ...p and hold the app tile for one 1 second then release it to launch the Customize bar 2 Tap to pin the selected app on the Start screen Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your VivoTab Note 8 Charms bar ...

Page 37: ...the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devicesattachedtoyourVivoTabNote8suchasanexternal display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your VivoTab Note 8 Inside the Charms bar Launching the Charms bar Swipe from the right edge of your Vivo...

Page 38: ...that your VivoTab Note 8 s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Snap bar Using Snap To activate Snap using the touch screen panel of your VivoTab Note 8 you can perform the following steps 1 Launch the app that 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 Lau...

Page 39: ... to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your VivoTab Note 8 and other wireless enabled systems tap Yes Tap No if you do not want to enable the sharing function Connecting to wireless networks Wi Fi Access e mails surf the Internet and share applications via social networking sites using your VivoTab Note 8 s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT The A...

Page 40: ...ed off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your VivoTab Note 8 Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your VivoTab Note 8 with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data transfers To do this use the touch screen panel as follows 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap then tap Change PC settings 3 Under PC Settings select PC and devices Bluetooth then move the Bluetooth sl...

Page 41: ...e 8 with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same tap Yes to successfully pair your VivoTab Note 8 with the device NOTES For some bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your VivoTab Note 8 Ensure that your bluetooth enabled devices are discoverable ...

Page 42: ...Airplane mode off NOTE Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your VivoTab Note 8 in flight 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap then tap 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Tap then tap 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on ...

Page 43: ... put your VivoTab Note 8 on Sleep mode press the power button once From the Charms bar tap then tap Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the log in screen tap Shut down From the desktop mode tap and hold then tap Shut down or sign out Shut down If your VivoTab Note 8 is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least ten 10 seconds until your VivoTab Note 8 turns off ...

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Page 46: ...sing your current files and apps To refresh your VivoTab Note 8 1 From the Charms bar tap then tap Change PC settings 2 Under PC settings tap Update and Recovery then tap Recovery 3 Under Recovery tap under Refresh your PC without affecting your files IMPORTANT Ensure that your VivoTab Note 8 is plugged in to a power source before refreshing its system ...

Page 47: ...VivoTab Note 8 1 From the Charms bar tap then tap Change PC settings 2 Under PC settings tap Update and Recovery then tap Recovery 3 Under Recovery tap under Remove everything and reinstall Windows IMPORTANT Ensure that your VivoTab Note 8 is plugged in to a power source before resetting its system to its factory settings Back up all your data before performing this option ...

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Page 50: ...software to protect your data and keep this updated too Unless absolutely necessary refrain from using force shutdown to turn off your VivoTab Note 8 Always backup your data and make it a point to create a backup data in an external storage drive Refrain from using the VivoTab Note 8 at extremely high temperatures If you are not going to use your VivoTab Note 8 for a long period of time at least a...

Page 51: ...x this The color and brightness of your display panel may be affected by the angle and current position of your VivoTab Note 8 You may use the display settings in your operating system to adjust the appearance of your display panel 3 How can I maximize my VivoTab Note 8 s battery life You can try doing any of the following suggestions Adjust the display brightness using the display settings in you...

Page 52: ... any of the following suggestions Press the Volume up button to turn up the speaker volume Check if your speakers were set to mute Check if a headphone jack is connected to your VivoTab Note 8 and remove it 6 What should I do if my VivoTab Note 8 s power adapter gets lost or my battery stops working Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 7 Why does audio still come out from my VivoT...

Page 53: ...ontact your local ASUS service center for assistance 2 What should I do when my screen displays this message Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart You can try doing any of the following suggestions Remove all connected USB devices then restart your VivoTab Note 8 If the problem still exists your VivoTab Note 8 might have a memory storage problem Contact your local ASUS service cente...

Page 54: ... restart your system If the problem still exists contact your local ASUS service center for assistance 5 Why can t my VivoTab Note 8 wake up from sleep mode You need to press the power button to resume your last working state Your system might have completely used up its battery power Connect the power adapter to your VivoTab Note 8 and connect to a power outlet then press the power button ...

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Page 56: ... termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Netw...

Page 57: ...rer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulat...

Page 58: ...e Denmark1 Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary No Not Applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands1 Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No ...

Page 59: ...ed including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr...

Page 60: ...Printing Office RF Exposure Information SAR This device meets the government s requirements for exposure to radio waves This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR...

Page 61: ...e compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient Essential requirements as in Article 3 Protection requirements for healt...

Page 62: ...ation SAR CE This device meets the EU requirements 1999 519 EC on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of sci...

Page 63: ...nce that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard ...

Page 64: ...tte aux deux conditions suivantes Cet appareil ne peut pas causer d interférence et Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris les interférences qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Pour éviter les interférences radio avec le service sous licence c est à dire le partage de canal avec les systèmes de téléphonie satellite cet appareil est destiné à être uti...

Page 65: ... outdoor use on private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized ...

Page 66: ... et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within...

Page 67: ...remote risk of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the VivoTab Note 8 in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in...

Page 68: ...e building entrance REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A ...

Page 69: ...s for long periods For France headphones earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement laid down in the applicable EN50332 1 2000 and or EN50332 2 2003 standard required by French Article L 5232 1 À pleine puissance l écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l oreille de l utilisateur ...

Page 70: ...ge til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohje...

Page 71: ...T To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are located CTR 21 Approval for VivoTab Note 8 with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French ...

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Page 73: ...vailable the CD drive or DVD drive 6 Reduced solid waste through takeback policy For more information on the EU Flower label please visit the European Union Eco label website at http www ecolabel eu Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS ...

Page 74: ...ent We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards Complies with IDA Standards DB103778 ...

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