ASUS EeeBox PC EB1035 User Manual

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EB1035

User Manual

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E7723

First Edition / September 2012

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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

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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

Chapter 2: Using your PC

Positioning your PC .........................................................................................14

Mounting your PC on the stand ................................................................14

Installing your PC to a monitor ..................................................................15

Using your PC .................................................................................................... 18

Connecting to an external display ...........................................................18

Connecting to a USB device .......................................................................18

Connecting the wireless antenna .............................................................19

Turning your PC on ........................................................................................20

Conﬁguring the audio output via an HDMI device ............................21

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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8

System requirements ......................................................................................23

Starting for the ﬁrst time ...............................................................................24

Windows® 8 lock screen .................................................................................. 24

Windows® UI .......................................................................................................25

Start Screen.......................................................................................................25

Windows® apps ................................................................................................26

Working with Windows® apps ......................................................................29

Launching apps ...............................................................................................29

Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................29

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Closing apps .....................................................................................................30

Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................30

Charm bar ..........................................................................................................31

Snap feature .....................................................................................................33

Other keyboard shortcuts .............................................................................34

Turning your PC off ..........................................................................................36

Putting your PC to sleep ................................................................................36

Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................36

Quickly enter the BIOS ..................................................................................37

Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet

Connecting on Windows® 7 ..........................................................................38

Wireless connection ......................................................................................38

Wired connection ...........................................................................................39

Connecting on Windows® 8 ..........................................................................45

Wi-Fi connection .............................................................................................45

Wired connection ..........................................................................................47

Chapter 5: Recovering your system 48

Recovery options on Windows®7 ................................................................ 48

Using the Recovery Partition .....................................................................48

Recovery options on Windows®8 ................................................................ 50

Resetting your PC ...........................................................................................50

Recovering from a system image ﬁle ......................................................51

Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ................................53

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................54

ASUS contact information ............................................................................61

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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

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

EB1035 Stand (optional)

Remote receiver

(optional)

Antenna

AC adapter Power cord

VESA mount and Screw

pack (optional)

Mini jack to S/PDIF

adapter

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Remote control

(optional)

Warranty card

Quick Installation

Guide (QIG)

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.

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your PC

Front view

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.

Power switch

The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system.

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BIOS Reset key

Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter the BIOS.

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.

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.

Microphone jack

The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.

Headphone/Audio (S/PDIF) Out jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplied speakers or headphones.

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NOTE: For S/PDIF Out function, use the optional mini jack to

S/PDIF adapter to connect to your amplier.

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Rear view

Wireless antenna jack

The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.

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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.

USB 2.0 ports

LAN port

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

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.

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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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.

Stand screw

IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before placing it on a stable and at surface.

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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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2. Place your PC onto the VESA mount noting the correct alignment, and secure the PC to the VESA mount from below with the stand screw.

NOTE: Make sure that the ASUS trademark on the rotation wheel of the VESA mount is set to its customary position when putting in the PC so that the machine can rotate properly.

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3. The VESA mount is designed for you to rotate the PC so to use

the front and rear I/O ports at convenient angles. To turn the PC secured in the VESA mount, press the lever switch at the bottom of the VESA mount to unlock the wheel. Then turn according to preference.

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IMPORTANT!

• Set the rotation wheel upright when the system is in use.

• Please take note of the cables connected to the PC while operating the rotation wheel. To prevent hazards from loosened cables, the wheel is designed to rotate no more than 90° clock/ counterclock-wise.

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Connecting to an external display

Connect one end of an HDMI or a VGA cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your PC’s HDMI or VGA port.

Connecting to a USB device

Connect USB devices like wired/wireless keyboards, mouse devices, and printers to the USB ports on your PC.

NOTE: The keyboard varies with country or region.

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Connecting the wireless antenna

Connect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless signal. Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position (90o angle) to get the best wireless reception.

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