Asus T100 Master Help Guide

[Caster]

2015-01-13 01_40_16-Notebooks & Ultrabooks - Thin & Light - ASUS.pngWelcome to the Asus Transformer T100 Master Help Guide2015-01-13 01_41_47-Why Windows - Microsoft Windows.png

Asus T100 is the transformer ‘2 in 1’ 10 inch Tablet/Notebook released from Asus in 2013 carrying the full Windows 8.1 Operating System (32Bit) with a docking station consisting of a physical keyboard (optional 500 GB model in dock) with a Micro SD Card slot a USB 3.0 Port, micro HDMI Port and 3.5 mm headphones jack.

New to Windows and why Windows 8.1?
Getting Started on Windows 8.1
Learn the Basics of Windows 8.1
Learn more about Asus Transformer

After knowing the basics of Windows, and the Transformer, this is a one stop for you containing all the possible areas, places, picked up from the whole forums section concerning T100 which will help you gain more out of your device, explain the details properly, fix your normal issues, recommendations along with great tips and perks .


a. Useful/Mandatory for All Users:

• Just bought a new T100, what to do next?
• Useful Tips & Tricks 1
• Useful Tips & Tricks 2
• Wifi Tips & Tricks
• Antivirus & Malware Information
• MicroSD Usage Discussion & Information
• What T100 Products/Models are region specific?
• Battery Life Average? Battery Percent Readout? Battery Wear?
• Battery Life tested & tracked – Results Show
• Recovery Partition & Recovery USB
• T100 Audio Enhancements Discussion
• Google Chrome Browser - User Experiences - Pros/Cons/Truths/Fallacies
• T100 Model# and BIOS Guide
• Disk Space Full Suggestions
• Asus Live Update: Delayed Driver & BIOS Updates

Note for Users Upgrading Bios: Please make sure you view the 'T100 Model# and BIOS Guide' above, in order to see which BIOS version is applicable for your T100/model as well as updating your 'T100 exact Model' on your User Profile on these forums, details here, which will help other users/staff members to aid you more in your discussions. If you want to know which BIOS is currently installed on your T100 before upgrading, make sure you view the second FAQ link, below 'How do I check which BIOS version my T100 is running?'.

b. FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Question’s):

• How do I find the Office Key?
• How do I check which BIOS version my T100 is running?
• How do I install Office on SD-Card?
• How do I use Symbolic Links to reduce C drive from filling up?
• How to retrieve your Windows 8 Product Key?
• How do I adjust the touch screen sensitivity?
• How do I stop the touchpad from draining my battery?
• How do I reinstall Windows using WIM method?
• How do I know which updates are good for me to install on T100, Best way to do them?
• How long is the bundled Microsoft Office valid on my T100?
• How do I dismantle the Asus T100 dock keyboard?
• How does using an external hdd for games, apps work?
• How do I find the latest Intel HD Graphics Driver for my ‘X’ processor on T100?
• How to keep more space on C: Drive? It is almost full
• How do I get Micro HDMI to VGA Adapter working?
• How do I increase the font size on my T100? It's too small
• How do I reinstall Windows, I have deleted the Partition C by mistake now the device won’t boot up?
• How do I upgrade Asus T100 Windows 8.1 to Pro?
• Is the 128 GB Micro SD supported by the T100? Yes, all 128 GB Micro SDXC cards will work perfect.
• How do I refresh the device to factory settings using it's recovery?
• How do I recover the Serial Number (CD-Key) if I have a fresh OS and my Recovery USB won't work?
• How do I know what's causing battery drainage from my sleep study report?
• How much '%' does the System Restore need? How do I edit and configure mine?
• What are the Boot Option Keys for T100?

ESC: Boot device selection menu
DEL: Boot into BIOS Setup (same as F2)
F2: Boot into BIOS Setup
F9: Boot into windows recovery mode
Vol Down: Boot Device Selection Menu

• How do I search the forums?

There are basically 3 types of easy search fields,

Global Search:
One is at the top of the forums on the right side as shown below, you can enter any keyword and it will search through all forum sections globally,

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Forum Search:
Second is on every forum section specifically searching that particular section as shown below,
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Thread Search:
Third is on every thread which you are viewing specifically searching through that particular thread as shown below,
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All search fields require any type of keyword you are mainly looking for something specific.

c. T100 New Versions:

• T100TA Discussion
• T100TAM Discussion
• T100TAF Discussion
• T100 Chie Discussion

d. Other OS & Development:

• Linux T100 Q&A
• Linux Install Directions
• Linux Tweaks
• Windows 10 on the T100
• T100TA Android Dual Boot with beta img from cwhuag

e. Games & Accessories:

• Playable Games on T100
• Recommended Powerbanks & External Battery Chargers
• Working Aftermarket Chargers
• Stylus Options?
• PSA: Short the Data Pins to Charge your T100 faster with any USB Cable

f. Major Issues, Problems & their Solutions:

• Dock not working? Both BIOS USB options have been disabled?
• Had WIFI then lost it? Possible Solution by Asus
• T100 cracked/replaced screen? Mega Discussion Thread
• T100 WIDI/Miracast Support & Troubleshooting Mega Thread
• Transformer T100 Cannot Connect to the WIFI
• My front facing Camera does not work?
• Cannot Install WINFlash Version V2.42.0?
• Skype & Webcam image is zoomed in?
• Battery Percent Stuck, Not Charging/Reducing, Battery Calibration
• Asus T100 Battery Drain Problem, Share your Battery Life & Settings Info
• Cannot find Network Card under Device Manager, No WIFI Adapter
• Diary of doing a Windows Refresh
• Random Shutdown's on my T100, Battery isn't low

g. Asus Official Support & Drivers:

• Asus Support
• Asus Support – Call us Directory
• Asus Webstorage

• Asus Transformer Book:
• Asus T100TA Official Support & Drivers
• Asus T200TA Official Support & Drivers
• Asus T300FA Official Support & Drivers
• Asus T300LA Official Support & Drivers
• Asus TX201LA Official Support & Drivers

for reading, hope you have a great time and experience with your Asus T100 .

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Version History:
1.7 Added 'Disk Space Full Suggestions' under Mandatory for all Users' & Amended 'How do I check which BIOS version my T100 is running?' to an actual guide link under FAQS instead of a thread link' - 10/03/15
1.6 Added 'Bios related links & note' under Mandatory for all Users' - 01/03/15
1.5 Added 'Random Shutdown's on my T100, battery isn't low under Major Issues' & 'How do I know what's causing battery drainage from my sleep study report ' under FAQS' - 26/02/15
1.4 Added 'Google Chrome Browser - User Experiences - Pros/Cons/Truths/Fallacies under Useful/Mandatory for all Users section' & 'How do I adjust the touch screen sensitivity under FAQS' - 17/02/15
1.3 Added 'What are Boot Option Keys, How much '%' is required for System Restore under FAQS & Diary of doing a Windows Refresh under Major Issues' - 03/02/15
1.2 Added 'How to Search Serial Number from Bios, SDCards & Factory Refresh Issues under FAQS' - 27/01/15
1.1 Added 'How to increase font size on t100 under FAQS & Cannot find Network Card under Major Issues' - 13/01/15
1.0 Initial Release - 13/01/15

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[Caster]

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