Asus EB1505 User Manual

EB1505
User Manual
English
English
E7745
First Edition / September 2012
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Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; or any other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product.
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement.
This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD­PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com
Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 5
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 6
Typography ......................................................................................................... 6
Safety information ............................................................................................. 7
Setting up your system................................................................................... 7
Care during use ................................................................................................. 7
Package contents ............................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your PC ...............................................................................10
Front view ..........................................................................................................10
Rear view ...........................................................................................................12
Remote control (on selected models) .....................................................14
Chapter 2: Using your PC
Positioning your PC .........................................................................................18
Mounting your PC on the stand ................................................................18
Positioning your PC........................................................................................19
Installing your PC to a monitor ..................................................................20
Using your PC .................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to an external display ...........................................................22
Connecting to a USB device .......................................................................22
Connecting the wireless antenna .............................................................23
Turning your PC on ........................................................................................24
Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device ............................25
Using the slot-in DVD player ........................................................................27
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
System requirements ......................................................................................28
Starting for the first time ...............................................................................29
Windows® 8 lock screen .................................................................................. 29
Windows® UI .......................................................................................................30
Start Screen.......................................................................................................30
Windows® apps ................................................................................................31
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Working with Windows® apps ......................................................................34
Launching apps ...............................................................................................34
Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................34
Closing apps .....................................................................................................35
Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................35
Charm bar ..........................................................................................................36
Snap feature .....................................................................................................38
Other keyboard shortcuts .............................................................................39
Turning your PC off ..........................................................................................41
Putting your PC to sleep ................................................................................41
Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................41
Quickly enter the BIOS ..................................................................................42
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Connecting on Windows® 7 ..........................................................................43
Wireless connection ......................................................................................43
Wired connection ...........................................................................................44
Connecting on Windows® 8 ..........................................................................50
Wi-Fi connection .............................................................................................50
Wired connection ..........................................................................................52
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
Recovery options on Windows®7 ................................................................ 53
Using the Recovery Partition .....................................................................53
Recovery options on Windows®8 ................................................................ 55
Resetting your PC ...........................................................................................55
Recovering from a system image file ......................................................56
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ................................58
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................59
ASUS contact information ............................................................................66
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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC , organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your PC .
Chapter 2: Using your PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your PC .
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your PC .
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
This chapter provides information on connecting your PC to a wired or Wi-Fi network.
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
This chapter provides recovery options for your PC .
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your PC .
NOTE:
The user manual is located in the following folder in your PC:
For 64-bit Windows® 8 OS: Program Files(X86)/ASUS/eManual
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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, 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 and tips that can help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent damage to your PC's data and components.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic
This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Safety information

Your EeeBox PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand. Never use the system alone without the stand.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
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Care during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned o, a small amount of electrical current still ows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the system.
The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
The system performance changes.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
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DO NOT throw the PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local technical support services for product recycling.
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Package contents

EB1505 Stand and stand screw
Mini jack to S/PDIF
adapter
HDMI cable (optional) AC adapter Power cord
Antenna
Remote control
(optional)
HDMI to DVI adapter
(optional)
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VESA mount and Screw
pack
NOTES:
• Actual product specications may vary with territories.
• 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.
Warranty card
Quick Installation
Guide (QIG)
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your PC

Front view

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Hard disk drive (HDD) LED
The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
Power switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system.
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Slot-in drive
Your PC’s slot-in drive supports DVDs (read and write capabilities) and Blu-ray (read capability only) disc formats.
Eject button
Press to eject the disc from the slot-in drive.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
Headphone/Audio Out jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones.
USB 3.0 ports
These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB2.0.
Memory card slot
The built-in memory card reader enables your PC to read and write data to and from MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
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Built-in IR receiver
Your PC’s built-in IR receiver receives signal from your remote control to remotely access and manage your PC.
BIOS key
Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter the BIOS.
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HDMI
ANT.
E-SATA

Rear view

Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
USB 2.0 ports
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports are compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
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Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA­compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display.
HDMI port
The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
E-SATA
e-SATA Port
External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2.0, & 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters.
Headphone/Audio Out jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones.
LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
Power input (DC 19V)
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter.
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WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in
use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your PC using Kensington® compatible PC security products.
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Remote control (on selected models)

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Use the remote to launch the Windows® MCE (Media Center) or control the PowerDVD to play media les.
NOTE: The remote control type and MCE functions may vary depending on models.
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Power on/o
Press to turn your PC on/o.
Stop
Press to stop the playback.
Forward
Press to fast-forward the playback.
Next
Press to go the next track.
Information
Press to display program information under the Windows® MCE or other menu options.
Four-way navigation buttons
Press to scroll through the menu options.
OK
Press to conrm an action.
Channel up/down
Press to change TV channels.*
NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only.
Music
Press to launch the Music menu in Windows® MCE.
Video
Press to launch the Videos menu in Windows® MCE.
Numeric buttons
Press to enter numbers or select a channel.*
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NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only.
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Colored buttons
Press to access menu options in Windows® MCE or in Teletext mode.
NOTE: The button functions may vary with areas.
Teletext on/o
Press to turn on/o Teletext mode.
NOTE: This function is available in certain areas only.
Clear
Press to clear the input information.
TV
Press to launch the TV menu in Windows® MCE.
Photos
Press to launch the Photos menu in Windows® MCE.
Volume down
Press to decrease the volume.
Volume up
Press to increase the volume.
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Windows® MCE
Press to open the Windows® MCE.*
NOTE: *To be able to use this function, you must purchase the Windows Media pack separately.
Return
Press to return to the previous page.
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Previous track
Press to go back to the previous track.
Rewind
Press to rewind a media le.
Record
Press to record TV programs.*
NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only.
Play
Press to play a media le.
Pause
Press to pause a playback.
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Chapter 2: Using your PC

Positioning your PC

Mounting your PC on the stand

To mount your PC on the stand:
1. Locate the mounting hole at the bottom of your PC.
2. Align the stand’s mounting hole with the mounting hole on your PC, then secure it in place with the stand screw.
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Stand screw
NOTE: You can lay down your PC on a at surface without the stand.
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Positioning your PC

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Installing your PC to a monitor

To install your PC to a monitor:
1. Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with four screws bundled with your VESA mount kit.
NOTE: Your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard.
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