ASUS ET2300I User Manual
ET2300 Series
English
User Manual
English
E7622
August 2012
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Table of Contents
About this manual ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Conventions used in this manual ....................................................................................................................... 6
Icons .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Typography ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety information ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Setting up your system...........................................................................................................................................7
Care during use ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Sound Pressure Warning ........................................................................................................................................ 8
TV Tuner (on selected models) ............................................................................................................................ 8
Adapter.........................................................................................................................................................................8
DC Fan Warning .........................................................................................................................................................8
Package contents .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your All-in-one PC ............................................................................................................... 10
Front view .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear view .....................................................................................................................................................................12
Side views ....................................................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Using your All-in-one PC
Positioning your All-in-one PC ......................................................................................................................... 16
Placing on the table or desk ................................................................................................................................. 16
Setting up your All-in-one PC ........................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the wired keyboard and mouse .................................................................................................. 17
Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse ............................................................................................. 18
Turning your All-in-one PC on ............................................................................................................................. 19
Gestures ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu ................................................................................................... 22
OSD function instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Input signal selection ..............................................................................................................................................23
Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device ................................................................................... 23
Connecting with Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) .......................................................................................... 25
Using Intel® WiDi for the first time .....................................................................................................................25
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
System requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Starting for the first time .................................................................................................................................... 27
Windows® 8 lock screen ....................................................................................................................................... 27
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Windows® UI ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Start screen ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Windows® apps .........................................................................................................................................................29
Hotspots....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Working with Windows® apps ........................................................................................................................... 32
Launching apps ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Customizing apps ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Accessing All Apps ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Charm bar .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Snap feature ............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Other keyboard shortcuts .................................................................................................................................. 37
Turning your All-in-one PC off .......................................................................................................................... 38
Entering the BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Wi-Fi connection ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Wired connection .................................................................................................................................................. 42
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection .............................................................................. 42
Configuring a static IP network connection ................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
Resetting your All-in-one PC ............................................................................................................................. 46
Recovering from a system image file ............................................................................................................. 47
Creating a USB recovery drive..............................................................................................................................47
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ...................................................................................... 48
Appendices
Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49
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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your All-in-one
PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your All-in-one PC.
Chapter 2: Using your All-in-one PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your All-in-one PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your All-in-one PC.
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
This chapter provides information on connecting your All-in-one PC to a wired or Wi-Fi
network.
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
This chapter provides recovery options for your All-in-one PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your All-in-one PC.
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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 tasks and prevent damage to your All-in-one PC's data and components.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures
on your All-in-one PC.
Use the touchscreen.
Use the keyboard.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product
specications and software screen images may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS
website at www.asus.com for the latest information.
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Safety information
Your All-in-one PC ET2300 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.
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Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
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Set up the system on a stable surface.
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Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure
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that 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 40˚C.
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If you use an extension cord, ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged
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into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
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Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
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When the system is turned o, a small amount of electrical current still ows. Always
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unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the
system.
The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to achieve the best touch sensitivity. Keep the
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screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation. To clean the screen:
Turn o the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall.
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Spray a small amount of a household glass cleaner onto the supplied cleaning cloth
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and gently wipe the screen surface.
Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen.
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Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen.
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If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord
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and contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
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The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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The system performance changes.
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Sound Pressure Warning
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss.
Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center
position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure
level.
TV Tuner (on selected models)
Note to CATV System Installer—This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s
attention to Section 820-93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Adapter
1. Adapter information
a. Input voltage: 100–240Vac
Input frequency: 50–60Hz
Rating output current: 180W (19.5V, 9.23A)
Rating output voltage: 19.5Vdc
2. The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
DC Fan Warning
Please note that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER. Ensure to keep your
body from the moving fan blades.
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Package contents
Quick Guide
All-in-one PC ET2300 Keyboard (wired or wireless, optional) Mouse (wired or wireless, optional)
AC adapter Power cord Quick Start Guide
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Warranty Card
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
USB receiver dongle (optional)
Subwoofer (optional)
Remote Control (optional)
NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, power supply, remote control, and wireless USB receiver dongle
illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary with territories.
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your All-in-one PC
Front view
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Digital Microphone (Built-in)
The built-in digital microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
audio recordings, and multimedia applications.
Webcam
The built-in webcam with the built-in digital microphone allows you to start video
chats online.
Webcam LED
Indicates that the built-in webcam is enabled.
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Remote Control Receiver
The remote control receiver receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
LCD display
The LCD display features optimal resolution. Touch-enabled models bring digital life to
your ngertips.
Menu up button
Press to go up the menu.
MENU button
Press to display the menu. Press this button to enter/select the highlighted icon
(function) when the OSD is activated.
Menu down button
Press to go down the menu.
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Rear view
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Antenna Input (on selected models)
The antenna input is for TV frequency signal and allows for use with the digital TV
antenna or input from subscription television services. The antenna can receive digital
TV. Cable service connection can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on paid
services.
HDMI Input Port
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/
video interface between any audio/video source, such as notebook PC.
HDMI Output Port
Connect this port with devices equipped with HDMI input port such as LCD monitor or
projector.
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LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a
local network.
Subwoofer jack (on selected models)
The proprietary subwoofer jack is used to connect to the ASUS All-in-one PC
subwoofer. The subwoofer allows you to enjoy vibrant bass (low frequency) sounds in
your multimedia applications.
IMPORTANT! The subwoofer jack can ONLY be connected to All-in-one PC subwoofers
or sound devices by ASUS. DO NOT connect other devices to this jack. Doing so may
damage the device.
Power input
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.
WARNING! The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the
adapter and keep it away from your body.
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Side views
Mode button
Press to switch the display signal source between your All-in-one PC and HDMI
monitor.
Menu lock
Press to activate or deactivate the MENU button on the front panel.
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USB 3.0 port
This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and is
backward compatible with USB2.0.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video
conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
Headphone jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal
to headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
Power button
Press this button to turn on your All-in-one PC.
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Memory card reader
This All-in-one PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC,
SD, and SDHC formats.
Mini DisplayPort/ ThunderBolt Port (varies by model)
Use a Thunderbolt adapter to connect your All-in-one PC to a DisplayPort, VGA, DVI,
or HDMI external display* and experience high-resolution display features via Intel®
Thunderbolt™ technology.
IMPORTANT! * The external display should be Thunderbolt-certied for
Windows®. For the latest Thunderbolt-certied devices for Windows®, visit https://
thunderbolttechnology.net/products
NOTE: To ensure that the Thunderbolt-certied device for Windows functions properly,
visit the device vendor’s website.
E-SATA + USB 2.0 Combo
This port is used to connect your All-in-one PC to an external Serial-ATA hard disk
drive. You can also use this por to connect your All-in-one PC to USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, ash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers,
cameras and printers.
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NOTE: DO NOT insert a dierent connector to the external SATA port.
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your All-in-one PC using Kensington®
compatible security products.
Optical disc drive eject button
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
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Manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject
button does not work.
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not
work.
Optical drive
Your All-in-one PC’s optical drive may support several disc formats such as CDs, DVDs,
recordable discs, or rewritable discs.
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Chapter 2: Using your All-in-one PC
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Positioning your All-in-one PC
Placing on the table or desk
To place on the table or desk:
1. Place your All-in-one PC on a at surface such as a table or desk.
2. Orient your All-in-one PC from 5 degrees up to 177 degrees angle.
IMPORTANT! Orient the display panel within the given range to avoid damaging your All-in-one
PC.
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