Asus T300L series User Manual

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Notebook PC E-Manual
Software FAQs
1. When I turn on my Notebook PC, the power indicator lights
up but not my drive activity indicator. System bootup does
not happen as well. What can I do to x this?
You can try doing any of the following suggestions:
• Force shutdown your Notebook PC by pressing the power
button for more than four (4) seconds. Check if the power
adapter and battery pack are inserted correctly then turn on
your Notebook PC.
• If the problem still exists, contact 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
Notebook PC.
• Remove any optical discs that are left inside the optical drive
then restart.
• If the problem still exists, your Notebook PC might have a
memory storage problem. Contact your local ASUS service
center for assistance.
3. My Notebook PC boots slower than usual and my operating
system lags. How can I x this?
Delete the applications you recently installed or were not
included with your operating system package then restart your
system.

Asus T300L series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Display Size	12.5 inches
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
RAM	4 GB
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Model	T300L series
Storage	128 GB SSD

Summary

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Top View

Overview of the notebook's top surface, including screen and keyboard.

Touch screen panel features

Details on cameras, sensors, touch screen, and buttons on the tablet.

PC dock features

Description of the keyboard, touchpad, indicators, and connection points of the dock.

Docking the touch screen panel

Instructions on how to connect the tablet to the PC dock.

Undocking the touch screen panel

Instructions on how to detach the tablet from the PC dock.

Left Side

Identifies ports and connectors on the left side of the device.

Right Side

Identifies ports and speakers on the right side of the device.

Front Side

Identifies the power button and air vents on the front of the device.

Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC

Getting started

Initial setup steps to begin using the notebook.

Charge your Notebook PC

Steps and guidelines for charging the device's battery.

Turn on your Notebook PC

Instructions for powering on the notebook.

Gestures for the touch screen panel and touchpad

Explains touch and touchpad gestures for navigation.

Using the touch screen panel

Details on operating the device using touch input.

Using the touchpad

Instructions for navigating and interacting using the touchpad.

Using the keyboard

Explains the functions of the keyboard, including special keys.

Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

Starting for the first time

Guide for initial setup of Windows 8.

Windows® UI

Overview of the Windows 8 user interface.

Hotspots

Explains interactive areas on the screen for launching apps.

Working with Windows® apps

General guide on launching, customizing, and closing apps.

Accessing the Apps screen

How to view all installed applications in Windows 8.

Charms bar

Description of the Windows 8 Charms bar for quick access.

Snap feature

How to display two apps side-by-side on the screen.

Connecting to wireless networks

Steps to connect to Wi-Fi networks.

Connecting to wired networks

Steps to establish a wired network connection.

Turning your Notebook PC off

Procedures for shutting down the notebook.

Chapter 4: Power-on Self Test (POST)

Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot

How to enter BIOS and use troubleshooting tools.

BIOS Settings

Explains how to configure system settings in the BIOS.

Security

Options for setting administrator and user passwords.

To update the BIOS

Instructions for updating the system's BIOS.

Troubleshoot

General section for troubleshooting common PC issues.

Refresh your PC

How to refresh Windows without losing files.

Reset your PC

How to restore the PC to its default settings.

Advanced options

Accessing advanced troubleshooting tools like system image recovery.

Tips and FAQs

Useful tips for your Notebook PC

Advice for maximizing performance and security.

Hardware FAQs

Answers to common questions about the notebook's hardware.

Software FAQs

Answers to common questions about the notebook's software.

Appendices

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

FCC compliance information regarding interference.

UL Safety Notices

Important safety warnings and guidelines related to electrical and battery use.

Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)

Specific safety warnings for lithium-ion batteries.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Statement confirming compliance with EU directives.