Asus Chromebox for meetings User’s Manual

Chromebox for meetings

User Guide

E13169

Revised Edition V7

June 2017

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Contents
About this user guide........................................................................................	4
Package contents................................................................................................	5
Getting to know your Chromebox for meetings
Features..................................................................................................................	8
Front view............................................................................................................	8
Left side view......................................................................................................	9
Rear view............................................................................................................	10
Using your Chromebox for meetings
Getting started..................................................................................................	14
Connect a display panel to your Chromebox for meetings.............	14
Connect the speakerphone.........................................................................	15
Connect the camera.......................................................................................	16
Connect the remote control receiver.......................................................	17
Connect the AC power adapter to your
Chromebox for meetings.............................................................................	18
Turn on your Chromebox for meetings..................................................	20
Configuring your Chromebox for meetings
Before you begin using your device for video conferencing............	22
Setup requirements.......................................................................................	22
Setup your system..........................................................................................	24
Enroll your device............................................................................................	27
Manage devices and rooms..........................................................................	30
Troubleshooting
Fix a problem......................................................................................................	38
Help and support..............................................................................................	38
Appendix
Safety information............................................................................................	40
Setting up your system.................................................................................	40
Care during use................................................................................................	41
Regulatory notices...........................................................................................	42
ASUS contact information.............................................................................	46

Chromebox for meetings

About this user guide

This user guide provides information about the hardware and software features of your Chromebox for meetings, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting to know your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter details the hardware components of your Chromebox for meetings.

Chapter 2: Using your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter provides you with information on using your

Chromebox for meetings.

Chapter 3: Configuring your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter provides you with information on setting your Chromebox for meetings for video conferencing.

Troubleshooting

This section includes instructions on how to fix a problem that you may encounter when using your Chromebox for meetings.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements for your

Chromebox for meetings.

Conventions used in this user guide

To highlight key information in this user guide, some text are presented as follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information that can help complete tasks.

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WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your device, data and components.

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Asus Chromebox for meetings User’s Manual

Package contents

Your Chromebox for meetings package contains the following items:

Remote control and receiver

Chromebox for meetings

Camera

AC power adapter*

Speaker

6 ft. HDMI cable

15 ft. CAT5e Ethernet cable 15 ft. Passive USB extension cable

L-mounting bracket

Mounting hardware

Technical documentations

Table mat

*The bundled power adapter may vary with territories.

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NOTES:

•If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components.

•Some bundled accessories may vary with different models. For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.

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Getting to know your Chromebox for meetings

Features

Front view

Power button

The power button allows you to turn on, turn off, or lock your Chromebox for meetings.

When logged-in, press the power button to lock your Chromebox for meetings; you will then be prompted to input the account password.

If you’re in the sign-in screen or in Hangouts, press the power button to shut down your Chromebox for meetings.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB 2.0. These ports also support the Battery Charging 1.2 technology that allows you to charge your USB devices.

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Left side view

Kensington security slot

The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Chromebox for meetings using Kensington® security products.

Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader enables your Chromebox for meetings to read and write data to and from MMC/SD cards.

Chromebox for meetings

Rear view

Air vents

The air vents allow cooler air to enter your Chromebox for meetings chassis.

IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions.

Power input

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this port. Power supplied through this port supplies power to the Chromebox for meetings. To prevent damage to the Chromebox for meetings, always use the supplied power adapter.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.

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LAN port

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB 2.0.

HDMI port

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.

DisplayPort

The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output from your Chromebox for meetings to a display device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor.

Headphone/Mic combo port

The stereo headphone/mic combo port is used to connect the system’s audio in/out signal to amplified speakers, headphones or speakerphones.

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Using your Chromebox for meetings

Getting started

Connect a display panel to your Chromebox for meetings

You can connect a display panel or projector that has the following connectors:

•HDMI connector

•DisplayPort

•DVI connector (used with an HDMI–DVI adapter)

NOTE: The HDMI–DVI adapter is purchased separately.

To connect a display panel to your Chromebox for meetings: Connect a display cable either to the HDMI port or the DisplayPort.

Connect display via HDMI port

Connect display via DisplayPort

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Connect the speakerphone

You can connect the speakerphone to any of the USB 3.0 ports on your Chromebox for meetings.

NOTE: When connecting your speakerphone, you can refer to the following technical documentation: http://www.jabra.com/products/ pc_headsets/jabra_speak__410_series/jabra_speak_410_ms.

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