User Guide
ET23 Series: ET2323I, ET2324I
E9721b
First Edition
October 2014
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SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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Contents |
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About this manual..................................................................................................... |
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Conventions used in this manual......................................................................... |
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Typography....................................................................................................................... |
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Icons..................................................................................................................................... |
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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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DC Fan Warning............................................................................................................... |
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TV Tuner (on selected models)................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup |
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Front view.......................................................................................................................... |
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Rear view............................................................................................................................ |
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Right side........................................................................................................................... |
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Bottom view...................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC |
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Assembling the base of your ASUS All-in-One PC.......................................... |
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Positioning your ASUS All-in-One PC.................................................................. |
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Setting up your ASUS All-in-One PC.................................................................... |
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Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse (optional)........................................ |
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Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse (optional)............................... |
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Powering on the system............................................................................................... |
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Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu........................................................ |
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Using the touch screen*.......................................................................................... |
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Using touch screen panel gestures.......................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 |
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Starting for the first time......................................................................................... |
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Windows® UI................................................................................................................. |
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Start screen........................................................................................................................ |
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Start button....................................................................................................................... |
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Customizing your Start screen................................................................................... |
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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 the Apps screen.......................................................................................... |
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Charms bar........................................................................................................................ |
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Snap feature...................................................................................................................... |
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Other keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................... |
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Setting up a secondary display via the HDMI-output port......................... |
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Connecting to the Internet..................................................................................... |
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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection in Windows® 8.1................................................... |
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Configuring your Wi-Fi bandwidth........................................................................... |
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Wired connection............................................................................................................ |
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Setting up a Bluetooth Wireless Connection................................................... |
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Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC off.................................................................. |
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Putting your ASUS All-in-One PC on sleep mode........................................... |
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Chapter 4: Recovering your system |
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Entering the BIOS Setup.......................................................................................... |
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Quickly enter the BIOS.................................................................................................. |
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Recovering your system........................................................................................... |
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Resetting your PC............................................................................................................ |
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Recovering from a system image file....................................................................... |
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Removing everything and reinstalling Windows................................................ |
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Appendices |
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Notices........................................................................................................................... |
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement...................... |
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RF exposure warning..................................................................................................... |
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................................... |
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada....................................................... |
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Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices...................................................................... |
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Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information........................................................ |
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Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) ........................................................................ |
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Informations concernant l’exposition aux frequences radio (RF).................. |
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. |
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Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains........................................... |
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CE Mark Warning............................................................................................................. |
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CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth................................. |
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CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth....................................... |
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REACH.................................................................................................................................. |
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Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration.................. |
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... |
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Coating Notice................................................................................................................. |
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Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. |
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Prevention of Hearing Loss ......................................................................................... |
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ENERGY STAR complied product............................................................................... |
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This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS All-in-One PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS All- in-One PC.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Chapter 4: Recovering your system
This chapter provides recovery options for your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS
All-in-One PC.
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To highlight key information in this manual, some texts 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 device’s data and components.
Bold =This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your ASUS All-in-One PC.
= Use the touch screen panel.
= (optional) Use the wireless mouse.
= (optional) Use the wireless keyboard.
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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Your ASUS All-in-One 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.
•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.
•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 remains in the product. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
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•The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to perform at optimal 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 household glass cleaner on the supplied cleaning cloth and gently wipe the surface of the screen.
-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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Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss or permanent damage to hearing. Increasing the volume and equalizer beyond default levels increases the output voltage and sound pressure produced by the earphones or headphones.
Please note that the DC fan is a moving part and can cause harm when used improperly. Keep away from the fan when using the product.
Note o 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.
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ET2323I base
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ET2324I base |
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AC power adapter
ET2324I
Subwoofer
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Quick Start Guide
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NOTES:
•If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
•The keyboard, mouse, and power supply illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with territories.
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Array microphones (built-in)
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice recognition and audio recording.
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.
NOTE: The remote control receiver is available for models with the optional TV Tuner card.
LCD display
The LCD display features optimal resolution. The touchenabled panel on some models also allows you to operate your ASUS All-in-One PC using touch screen gestures.
Power indicator
The power indicator lights up when the ASUS All-in-One PC is turned on.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your ASUS All-in-One PC is accessing the internal storage drives.
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Antenna socket
Connect standard indoor or outdoor male antenna connectors to receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals.
NOTE: The antenna socket is available for models with the optional TV Tuner card.
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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 ASUS All-in-One PC. To prevent damage to the ASUS All-in-One 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.
LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
HDMI input port
This port is for a HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback.
HDMI output port
This port allows you to connect your ASUS All-in-One PC to another HDMI-compatible device for file sharing or extending your display monitor.
USB 3.0 ports
These USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
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USB 2.0 ports
These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports are compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras, and printers.
Subwoofer jack
The proprietary subwoofer jack is used to connect to the optional 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 ASUS All-in-One PC subwoofers or sound devices by ASUS. DO NOT connect other devices to this jack. Doing so may damage the device.
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your ASUS All-in-One PC using Kensington® compatible security products.
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Optical disc drive manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is used to eject the 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 disc drive eject button
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
Optical disc drive
Your ASUS 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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USB 3.0 port with Ai Charger II
This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
This port also comes with the Ai Charger II function that allows you to quick-charge compatible devices. To enable the Ai Charger II on your All-in-One PC, go to ASUS Manager > Power > Ai Charger II. Select Enable then click Apply.
NOTE: To access ASUS Manager, double-click the ASUS
Manager icon on the desktop task bar.
Memory card reader
This built-in memory card reader supports MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS, MS PRO cards.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
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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.
Mode button
Touch to switch the display signal source. When switched to HDMI-in, the ASUS All-in-One PC can be used as a standard desktop LCD monitor.
Menu down button
When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move down to the menu selections. You can also use this button to decrease the value of selected menu items such as brightness, contrast, volume, etc.
MENU button
Touch to display the menu. Touch this button to enter/select the highlighted icon (function) while the OSD is activated.
Menu up button
When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move up to the menu selections. You can also use this button to increase the value of selected menu items such as brightness, contrast, volume, etc.
Power button
Press this button to turn on your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight from the ASUS All-in-One PC. The audio features of this ASUS All-in-One PC are software-controlled.
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1.Place the ASUS All-in-One PC on a flat and stable surface such as a table or desk.
2.Align and attach the base to the stand. Ensure that the stand is fitted firmly and aligned properly to the base.
NOTE: The stand fits to the base in one orientation only.
3.Secure the base to the stand with the bundled screw using a Phillips or a flat screwdriver. You can also use a coin or token.
screw
base
stand
NOTE: The illustration above is for reference only. The actual base of your AiO may vary depending on the model but the installation steps remains the same.
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Positioning your ASUS
All-in-One PC
25O
-5O
1.Place your ASUS All-in-One PC on a flat surface such as a table or desk.
2.Tilt the display to an angle between -5o to 25o.
IMPORTANT! Avoid adjusting the display to an angle beyond the recommended values or you may risk damaging the All-in-One PC. 2.
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Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse*
Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel.
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