ASUS ET2300I User Manual

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ET2300 Series

User Manual

E7622

August 2012

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Table of Contents

 

About this manual.................................................................................................................................................

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Conventions used in this manual........................................................................................................................

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Icons...............................................................................................................................................................................

 

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Typography.................................................................................................................................................................

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Safety information.................................................................................................................................................

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Setting up your system...........................................................................................................................................

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Care during use..........................................................................................................................................................

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Sound Pressure Warning........................................................................................................................................

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TV Tuner (on selected models).............................................................................................................................

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Adapter.........................................................................................................................................................................

 

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DC Fan Warning.........................................................................................................................................................

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Package contents...................................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 1:

Hardware Setup

 

Getting to know your All-in-one PC................................................................................................................

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Front view.

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Rear view......................................................................................................................................................................

 

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Side views.

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Chapter 2:

Using your All-in-one PC

 

Positioning your All-in-one PC..........................................................................................................................

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Placing on the table or desk..................................................................................................................................

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Setting up your All-in-one PC............................................................................................................................

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Connecting the wired keyboard and mouse..................................................................................................

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Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse..............................................................................................

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Turning your All-in-one PC on..............................................................................................................................

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Gestures........................................................................................................................................................................

 

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Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu....................................................................................................

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OSD function instruction........................................................................................................................................

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Input signal selection..............................................................................................................................................

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

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Connecting with Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi)..........................................................................................

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Using Intel® WiDi for the first time......................................................................................................................

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Chapter 3:

Working with Windows® 8

 

System requirements...........................................................................................................................................

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

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

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

 

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Start screen..................................................................................................................................................................

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

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Hotspots.......................................................................................................................................................................

 

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

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Launching apps.........................................................................................................................................................

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Customizing apps.....................................................................................................................................................

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Accessing All Apps....................................................................................................................................................

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Charm bar.

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Snap feature................................................................................................................................................................

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

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Turning your All-in-one PC off...........................................................................................................................

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

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Chapter 4:

Connecting to the Internet

 

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

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Wired connection..................................................................................................................................................

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Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection...............................................................................

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Configuring a static IP network connection....................................................................................................

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Chapter 5:

Recovering your system

 

Resetting your All-in-one PC..............................................................................................................................

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

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Creating a USB recovery drive..............................................................................................................................

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

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Appendices

 

 

Notices.......................................................................................................................................................................

 

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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 specifications 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.

Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.

Set up the system on a stable surface.

Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure 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.

If you use an extension cord, ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged 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.

Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always 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 screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation. To clean the screen:

Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall.

Spray a small amount of a household glass cleaner onto the supplied cleaning cloth and gently wipe the screen surface.

Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen.

Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen.

If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The power cord or plug is damaged.

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.

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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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Keyboard (wired or wireless, optional)

Mouse (wired or wireless, optional)

 

 

Quick

Guide

 

 

 

AC adapter

Power cord

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

 

 

 

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Subwoofer (optional)

Remote Control (optional)

USB receiver dongle (optional)

 

 

 

NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, power supply, remote control, and wireless USB receiver dongle illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with territories.

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your All-in-one PC

Front view

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 fingertips.

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-Definition 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

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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.

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-certified for Windows®. For the latest Thunderbolt-certified devices for Windows®, visit https:// thunderbolttechnology.net/products

NOTE: To ensure that the Thunderbolt-certified 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, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.

NOTE: DO NOT insert a different 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

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 flat 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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177O

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