Microsoft, Store, Multitasking – Asus VivoTab RT LTE User Manual

Page 2: Map and navigation, Email, Wi-fi and airplane mode, Charm bar, Microsoft office, Social networking, Camera

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Recording a Video

From the Start screen, tap Camera.

Select Video Mode .

Tap the screen to start or stop recording.

Microsoft

®

Store

Search and discover Metro style

applications for your VivoTab RT device

From the Start screen, tap Store.

Microsoft Store windows displays. Select a

desired app to install.

In the application window, tap Install.

Note: To download apps, you need to sign in

with your Microsoft account.

Synchronizing Content

NFC Sharing

From the Start screen, swipe from the

the right edge of the screen to launch the

Charm bar.

Tap Devices to list available devices.

Tap on a transfer method. For Tap and send,

gently tap the Asus VivoTab RT against

another NFC enabled device to send the

selected content.

File Transfer

There are several options for your transfer files to your tablet:

• MicroSD card, support up to 64GB

• Insert the in-box USB adapter to the charging port, use thumb drive or portable hard drive

to transfer file

• Home group feature – First setup homegroup from a Windows 7/8 laptop; then go to

PC setting on the tablet to join the homegroup and access shared files/media. For more

information, refer to the website below:

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/products/features/homegroup

• Skydrive or any other cloud storage solution

Your Asus VivoTab RT can now be synchronized with your PC.

Multitasking

Snap Feature

The Snap feature displays two apps side-

by-side, allowing you to work or switch

between apps.

Using Snap

IMPORTANT! Ensure that your VivoTab RT

screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 before

using the Snap feature.

Launch the apps that you wish to snap.

Slowly swipe from the left edge of the

tablet until the snap bar appears.

You can drag to move the snap bar to

enlarge the desired app or drag the snap

bar to the edge to close the snap view.

Map and Navigation

Find places, view real-time traffic and

conditions, receive detailed directions to

your destination.

Explore Maps

From the Start screen, tap Maps.

Swipe the bottom border of the tablet.

Tap

My Location to show your current

location.

Check out nearby places by panning and

zooming in and out on the map.

Press and hold a location on the map to learn

more about that location.

Email

Setting Up Mail

From the Start screen, tap Mail.

Enter the email address and password of

the account you would like to set up and tap

Next.

Tap

Sign up for a Microsoft account to

create a Microsoft account.

Enter the account and name as it will

appear on outgoing messages and then

tap Done.

Note: To use Mail, you need to sign in with

your Microsoft account.

Using Mail

Mail supports multiple email accounts, printing

from email, and multitasking functionality

From the Start screen, tap Mail.

To draft an email, tap .

To sync your app to your account, tap .

To pin a specific folder to the Start menu,

tap .

Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Swipe in from the right edge to launch the

charm bar.

Tap

Settings > Change PC settings >

Wireless.

Tap Wi-Fi to enable.

From the Start screen, tap Settings >

Networks .

Tap a network to select and tap Connect. If

the network is secure, enter the passcode.

Turning the Airplane mode on or off

Launch the Charm bar.

Tap Settings > Change PC settings >

Wireless.

• Move the slider to the left to turn Airplane

mode off.

• Move the slider to the right to turn

Airplane mode on.

Charm bar

Get Directions

From the Start screen, tap Maps.

Swipe the bottom border of the tablet.

Tap Directions.

Use your current location as the starting

point, or enter the start location you

choose.

Enter your destination in the second text

box.

Tap

Go.

Tap an item in the Directions list to view it

on the map.

Note: You must enable “Let apps use my lo-

cation” under Privacy section in PC Settings.

Charm bar

The Charm bar allows you to search , share

content through email or social networking,

return to the Start panel, sync content via

device or access settings .

To launch the Charm bar, swipe from the right

edge of the screen

.

Search:allows you to search for files,

apps or settings.

Share: allows you to share applications

via social networking sites or email.

Start: reverts the display back to the

Start screen. From the Start screen,

you can also use this to revert back to

a recently opened app.

Devices: allows you to access and

share files with the devices such as

external displays or printers.

Settings: allows you to access the

settings of your Tablet PC.

Microsoft Office

From the Start screen, tap a Microsoft

Office application:

• Word

®

• Excel

®

• PowerPoint

®

• OneNote

®

You will be taken to the desktop mode

where the Office application is running.

Social Networking

People supports multiple social

networking accounts.

Your Microsoft account is used to log

into Windows and sync settings.

From the Start screen, tap People.

In the People screen, tap Connect to .

In

Accounts, tap your Microsoft

account.

Tap to setup, configure, or remove your

account.

Camera

Take pictures and record videos with

rear and front facing cameras, and then

quickly and easily share them with friends

and family.

Taking a Picture

From the Start screen, tap Camera.

Tap the screen to take a picture.

Sharing a Picture

From the Start screen, tap Photos.

Swipe in from the right edge to launch the

charm bar.

Tap

Share and select the application or

device to share the selected image.

Change camera

Camera options

Timer

Video mode

Directions From (A)

Route

Directions To (B)

Map style

My location

Directions

Clear map

Note: Contact your airline provider to learn

about related inflight services that can be

used and restrictions.

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Cancel

Font

Send

Bold

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Save draft

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