[Q] Button between ALT and CTRL on dock? - Asus Transformer TF700

Hi
I just bought the mobile dock to my TF700 from bestbuy for 99dollar and it seems like I got the TF201 one and a metal bottom but whatever. It seems to work out anyway, the color is not matching but function wise there doesn't seem to be any problem.
Anyway, I've noticed that there is a button which doesn't do anything when I use it and I wonder what its function is. It looks like a document, 4 lines going horizontal, the first one being a little longer than the others and is between ALT and CTRL on the right side of the dock.

Menu button?

sbdags said:
Menu button?
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No. Nothing happens when pushed? You'd think that i'd get to the menu if it was, now wouldn't I?

kotidoti said:
No. Nothing happens when pushed? You'd think that i'd get to the menu if it was, now wouldn't I?
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It won't do anything in the launcher. Try an app :good:

Ah, I see now! Thanks for that, straightned out a question
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[Q] Menu Button Gone? Clean Rom 4.0

I am using Clean Rom 4.0 and I have search that forum many time looking for an answer.
Since the One X did away with the menu button, how do you access the menu in that that Rom.
For example, I have no way of closing my audible app now because is doesnt have a soft menu key in that app.
I used the muiu rom and it had the menu key to the right of the multitasking key. But alas, this rom does not do that.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and happy 4th!
the multitask button becomes menu and holding down home gets you the multitask function The way GOD intended
You apparently didn't search at all, your answer is on the first page
Thank you sir! Works like a dream!
bloodrain954 said:
You apparently didn't search at all, your answer is on the first page
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@bloodrain954 I just double check the first page and all posts below, maybe I missed it but where did you see it on there? Not being smart, but I'd just really like to know where I missed it.
veritas2884 said:
@bloodrain954 I just double check the first page and all posts below, maybe I missed it but where did you see it on there? Not being smart, but I'd just really like to know where I missed it.
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Scrossler mentions 3 button key remap in the OP but you'd have to know what that meant.
gunnyman said:
Scrossler mentions 3 button key remap in the OP but you'd have to know what that meant.
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Ah gotcha, Yeah I didn't know what that meant as this is my first 3 button phone. Thanks again
Also, in case you don't know, long pressing the Home button acts as the Multitasking button.
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gunnyman said:
the multitask button becomes menu and holding down home gets you the multitask function The way GOD intended
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That was already covered.
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kleeman7 said:
That was already covered.
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Just making sure since he didn't know about the menu button. Maybe he overlooked it too.
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Turn off Tap to click?

Anybody find a way to turn off tap to click? I don't wanna disable the touchpad completely, just wanna turn off tap to click
mozzarella72 said:
Anybody find a way to turn off tap to click? I don't wanna disable the touchpad completely, just wanna turn off tap to click
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+1 for this - I've been looking for something like this since I bought my original TF101. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find anything (I did try, believe me).
I know it can be done, because the Jump Desktop app disables the tap-to-click feature. I even went as far as asking the Jump Desktop people to write/sell an app that does just that (but everywhere in Android) - however, they were not interested...
Anyone have any ideas?? It would be nice to leave the trackpad enabled at times instead of having to constantly disable/re-enable it (yes, I know there is a dedicated key for that on the keyboard dock).
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The solution for the prime was a custom kernel that disabled it, but that required having a custom recovery. Seems like we have to wait a bit. Still searching though!
Alitheia said:
The solution for the prime was a custom kernel that disabled it, but that required having a custom recovery. Seems like we have to wait a bit. Still searching though!
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Well, we do have custom recovery now (TWRP), and custom ROMs are in progress, so hopefully we'll get that soon too! Would be great...
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Keyboard Button Fail. Still love the keyboard dock though.

Anybody else notice the button to launch the browser will only launch the stock browser? I have the stock browser disabled and use Chrome as my default browser so that button does nothing for me. No big deal, but the real fail is the location of the button to lock the screen! I keep hitting it when I reach for the backspace key. I'm sure as I get used to the keyboard size I will be making fewer typing errors and I will get used to it, but locking the screen every time you overshoot the backspace key is kinda lame.
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MedleHed said:
Anybody else notice the button to launch the browser will only launch the stock browser? I have the stock browser disabled and use Chrome as my default browser so that button does nothing for me. No big deal, but the real fail is the location of the button to lock the screen! I keep hitting it when I reach for the backspace key. I'm sure as I get used to the keyboard size I will be making fewer typing errors and I will get used to it, but locking the screen every time you overshoot the backspace key is kinda lame.
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Would you really label the keyboard as a fail just because of this? I have never hit the lock screen by accident. There is a lot to get used to, coming from a pc keyboard (and android on-screen keyboard) but it's great to have all these feature keys. I really love the keyboard dock...leave it docked at all times.
Yeah, after owning the dock, I wouldn't want to go back to using a tablet without this extra functionality.
Misleading titles annoy me.
Edit: Here is a link for the Dock browser button hack. (Root required to mod certain files) I haven't tried it myself but it should still work for those that have the original TF201 dock. This will allow you to change what browser is launched instead of the native browser.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497624
[MOD] TF101/201 Dock Browser Button hack
Now as for your issue with having the lock button on the upper right corner... Good luck with that. Its not a flaw from the device. Its more human error. Adapt evolve... You can do it!!! Haha. I for one love the Dock! Quite the opposite from what your title insinuates.
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Yeah I really would never own a tablet without a dock after this. People's faces when I show them my "netbook" is actually a tablet is priceless. Keyboard FTW!
okantomi said:
Would you really label the keyboard as a fail just because of this? I have never hit the lock screen by accident. There is a lot to get used to, coming from a pc keyboard (and android on-screen keyboard) but it's great to have all these feature keys. I really love the keyboard dock...leave it docked at all times.
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I don't think the keyboard is a fail, just those two parts.
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Cleanskinned said:
Yeah, after owning the dock, I wouldn't want to go back to using a tablet without this extra functionality.
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I agree completely.
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jjdevega said:
Misleading titles annoy me.
Edit: Here is a link for the Dock browser button hack. (Root required to mod certain files) I haven't tried it myself but it should still work for those that have the original TF201 dock. This will allow you to change what browser is launched instead of the native browser.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497624
[MOD] TF101/201 Dock Browser Button hack
Now as for your issue with having the lock button on the upper right corner... Good luck with that. Its not a flaw from the device. Its more human error. Adapt evolve... You can do it!!! Haha. I for one love the Dock! Quite the opposite from what your title insinuates.
Brought to you by my Asus TF700T
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How is the title misleading? It wasn't intended to be misleading. And even if it is misleading your inflammatory comment is just as annoying. Thanks for the link though, I will look at it for sure.
And whether or not it is human error isn't the point. I know it is human error and I have already adapted to the size of the keyboard. I can proudly say I haven't hit the lock key since I posted this thread. I just wish they would have put a different button in that spot.
Edit: Changed the title of the thread to be more clear.
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neo1738 said:
Yeah I really would never own a tablet without a dock after this. People's faces when I show them my "netbook" is actually a tablet is priceless. Keyboard FTW!
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People ask, "Is that a netbook?" I tell them no, it's an android tablet and pull the screen from the dock. So far this has resulted in oohs, ahhs, and wows. Kinda funny.
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MedleHed said:
And even if it is misleading your inflammatory comment is just as annoying.
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You'd really call THAT an ''inflammatory comment''? Oh boy....
OT: I've hit the Sleep button numerous times, and keep hitting it since I go back and forth between my (primarily gaming) desktop at home, the desktops at work and my TF700. It is getting a bit infrequent, but every time I hit it still is a sigh moment. And I keep missing letters like the "a" and "o", and I kee hitting ";" instead of " ' "... but hey, that's clearly my fault.
My wife is a touch typer (or 10-finger blind, or whatever it is called in English ) and she won't even use the hard keyboard because it doesn't provide the feedback she needs, or something like that. Maybe you have primarily the touch typists' aproach, while people like me (who have to look at the keyboard anyway) have less trouble?
MartyHulskemper said:
You'd really call THAT an ''inflammatory comment''? Oh boy....
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It was just unnecessary. That's all.
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MartyHulskemper said:
OT: I've hit the Sleep button numerous times, and keep hitting it since I go back and forth between my (primarily gaming) desktop at home, the desktops at work and my TF700. It is getting a bit infrequent, but every time I hit it still is a sigh moment. And I keep missing letters like the "a" and "o", and I kee hitting ";" instead of " ' "... but hey, that's clearly my fault.
My wife is a touch typer (or 10-finger blind, or whatever it is called in English ) and she won't even use the hard keyboard because it doesn't provide the feedback she needs, or something like that. Maybe you have primarily the touch typists' aproach, while people like me (who have to look at the keyboard anyway) have less trouble?
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I don't look at the keyboard when I'm typing. I got used to this one fairly quickly. I just had to learn the smaller keys and layout. And I definitely know what you mean by a sigh moment.
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MedleHed said:
I don't look at the keyboard when I'm typing. I got used to this one fairly quickly. I just had to learn the smaller keys and layout. And I definitely know what you mean by a sigh moment.
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You know you can multi quote right? No need to double post so much.
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jdeoxys said:
You know you can multi quote right? No need to double post so much.
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Yes, I know how to multi quote. Do you know how to send private messages when trying to communicate something that is off topic? What harm is there in the method I use to quote people? If you can tell me a good logical reason I will start using the multi quote.
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does anyone else have the same issue as me that the tab key on keyboard doc does not tab fields it just advances the cursor by a couple spaces?
best example is when using the google spreadsheet app, tab does not go from field to field like you would expect. Other times would be when something is looking for a username and password. tab does not advance you to the password field
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Yes, I know how to multi quote. Do you know how to send private messages when trying to communicate something that is off topic? What harm is there in the method I use to quote people? If you can tell me a good logical reason I will start using the multi quote.
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I never understood the big deal either - who cares if a user posts twice in a row?!?!
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jehu111 said:
does anyone else have the same issue as me that the tab key on keyboard doc does not tab fields it just advances the cursor by a couple spaces?
best example is when using the google spreadsheet app, tab does not go from field to field like you would expect. Other times would be when something is looking for a username and password. tab does not advance you to the password field
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I've noticed this too. The tab button isn't normal. I use the arrow keys instead.
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[Q] 10.4.4.18, root and first impression?

Anyone managed to survive w/root?
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Anyone managed to survive w/root?
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No, but OTA root keeper got it back. First thing I noticed was that the HDMI output options are gone. Not "reduced" but completely gone. Freaking awesome. I actually used those.
Oh my god!!!!! You are right!! Hdmi options are gone, this is horrible! Gary... do something! WE USE THOSE OPTIONS AND THEY NEED TO BE PUT BACK PRONTO!
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jordanmw said:
Oh my god!!!!! You are right!! Hdmi options are gone, this is horrible! Gary... do something! WE USE THOSE OPTIONS AND THEY NEED TO BE PUT BACK PRONTO!
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Man, that is some enthusiasim right there! I just stumbled upon a workaround. If you reboot the device while HDMI is connected, the system will start in stretched mode. Just DO NOT navigate to the HDMI options menu on the settings screen and it will stay stretched. The moment you go look for HTMI options it switches to cropped and the only way back is another reboot.
I knew about the work around, but yes, it really is that critical, i just showed 50 users how to use it after the update have us those new menu options!
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jordanmw said:
I knew about the work around, but yes, it really is that critical, i just showed 50 users how to use it after the update have us those new menu options!
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Ouch, that is gonna leave a mark then. I actually wasn't sure about the workaround... I've noticed various system settings that seem to "change" after a reboot such as performance mode and screen saver settings. Wasn't sure if this would stick with the new update or not. Also don't know how consistent it is.
Personally I'd love to see the options come back with a change to the stretched behavior. When displaying the entire screen to HDMI out there is absolutely NO reason for the Android status bar to be twice the normal height. Wasted freaking space.
I read somewhere that the option shows up only when you're connected to an HDMI source .. perhaps have it connected, then go into settings and look below ASUS customized setting ?
Ah here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32932493&postcount=72
It will show up between "ASUS customized settings" and "Power Saver" when you have an external display connected.
squigs said:
Anyone managed to survive w/root?
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Got it back with OTARootKeeper. My first impressions are:
mediaserver is still crashing when the camera is supposed to render video off screen
system bar lock got an extra option: show system information (or at least I can't remember seeing in there before)
detailed release notes from ASUS on what was fixed/changed would be nice
I am rooted on stock and after ota didn't lose my root, was just there as before
jyan_osu said:
I read somewhere that the option shows up only when you're connected to an HDMI source .. perhaps have it connected, then go into settings and look below ASUS customized setting ?
Ah here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32932493&postcount=72
It will show up between "ASUS customized settings" and "Power Saver" when you have an external display connected.
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Yes, the HDMI menu shows up when connected but the actual options are non-existant.
Does Gary even have any control of the update what so ever??
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Does Gary even have any control of the update what so ever??
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I don't think he does, but when his dev team told him they ready to release, then he come in here and post. However, he does reported issues he found on this site back to his dev team, but it's up to the dev team & Managment team decided which issue to work on.
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I don't think he does, but when his dev team told him they ready to release, then he come in here and post. However, he does reported issues he found on this site back to his dev team, but it's up to the dev team & Managment team decided which issue to work on.
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Well heres an issue... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32943021#post32943021
RussellEstridge25 said:
Well heres an issue... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32943021#post32943021
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Here is how you should report your issue with Asus:
Send a service request at the links below, or call their number. +1-888-678-3688 The more they hear about it, the higher priority it will get.
http://www.service.asus.com/#!consumer/csn9
or here:
http://vip.asus.com/eservice/cus_suggest.aspx
Just submitted it.
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Yup, OTA worked.
I think I'll die without root.

How do you set auto caps with TF700 keyboard dock?

Happy New Year to one and all!
I set auto caps for both the android keyboard and asus keyboard under Settings, Language and Input however it doesn't seem to be working with the keyboard dock. Any suggestions?
Thx.
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What do you mean by "auto caps"? There is a Caps Lock key on the keyboard dock (it even has a little LED light on it to tell you when it's engaged), but I'm assuming that is *not* what you are talking about?
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I found my auto caps - it's called my little pinky holding down the shift key.
This is what happens when people get too used to soft keyboards.
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What do you mean by "auto caps"? There is a Caps Lock key on the keyboard dock (it even has a little LED light on it to tell you when it's engaged), but I'm assuming that is *not* what you are talking about?
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By auto caps I mean after completing a sentence, the first letter typed would be capitalized. However it appears to be working fine for me in certain word apps.
Thx.
Asbdags: made me laugh. Thanks.
@Rashar: you found theosnwer all by yourself: it's an application feature, and is NOT a feature on the keyboard dock. With software keyboards, it often is. Sounds like typing on an actual keyboard is just not your thing. You'll have to put in the effort of making a character capitalized yourself. Major bummer. You have my sympathy.
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Asbdags: made me laugh. Thanks.
@Rashar: you found theosnwer all by yourself: it's an application feature, and is NOT a feature on the keyboard dock. With software keyboards, it often is. Sounds like typing on an actual keyboard is just not your thing. You'll have to put in the effort of making a character capitalized yourself. Major bummer. You have my sympathy.
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@Marty...HaHaHa... I don't believe I asked for your sympathy anywhere in my post. Just a simple question to see how the options are with the Hard/Soft keyboard and the particular auto-CAPS feature.
Did you notice all the caps that I used above?
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Rashar said:
I set auto caps for both the android keyboard and asus keyboard under Settings, Language and Input however it doesn't seem to be working with the keyboard dock.
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Auto caps is not a feature of any hardware keyboard I know of - neither my IBM Model M, nor my Cherry G80, nor the Transformer dock has auto caps. It's annoying anyway because it doesn't know the difference between an abbreviation and an end of sentence.
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Any suggestions?
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Get used to sbdags' method.
Auto Caps on a hardware keyboard? That's a new one. That has never existed to begin with. Any Auto-Caps features are software-based, not hardware-based. (guess what, a software keyboard is software!)

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