English EB1505 User Manual
E7745 First Edition / September 2012 English COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents English About this manual.............................................................................................. 5 Conventions used in this manual................................................................ 6 Typography.......................................................................................................... 6 Safety information.............................................................................................. 7 Setting up your system.........................
Contents English Working with Windows® apps.......................................................................34 Launching apps................................................................................................34 Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................34 Closing apps......................................................................................................35 Accessing the Apps screen..................................................
About this manual English 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 .
Conventions used in this manual English 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.
Safety information English 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.
English • • • • 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.
English Package contents EB1505 Stand and stand screw Remote control (optional) Mini jack to S/PDIF adapter Antenna HDMI to DVI adapter (optional) HDMI cable (optional) AC adapter Power cord VESA mount and Screw pack Warranty card Quick Installation Guide (QIG) NOTES: • Actual product specifications may vary with territories.
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup English Getting to know your PC Front view 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.
English 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 amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.
Rear view English ANT. HDMI E-SATA 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.
English 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 Definition 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.
Remote control (on selected models) English Use the remote to launch the Windows® MCE (Media Center) or control the PowerDVD to play media files. NOTE: The remote control type and MCE functions may vary depending on models.
English Power on/off Press to turn your PC on/off. 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 confirm an action. Channel up/down Press to change TV channels.* NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only.
English Colored buttons Press to access menu options in Windows® MCE or in Teletext mode. NOTE: The button functions may vary with areas. Teletext on/off Press to turn on/off 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.
English Previous track Press to go back to the previous track. Rewind Press to rewind a media file. Record Press to record TV programs.* NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only. Play Press to play a media file. Pause Press to pause a playback.
Chapter 2: Using your PC English 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 NOTE: You can lay down your PC on a flat surface without the stand.
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Installing your PC to a monitor English 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.
At the rear your PC, remove the screw from the middle-right section. Keep the screw for future use. 3. Place your PC on the VESA mount noting the correct alignment, and then secure your PC to the VESA mount with the bundled screws. The stand screw (the same one used for securing the stand to the PC) goes to the bottom hole. The flat-head screw goes to the hole on the right. English 2.
Using your PC English 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.
Connecting the wireless antenna English 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. ANT.
Turning your PC on English NOTES: 24 EB1505 PC • When your PC is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the power button to save on power consumption. • Adjust the power management settings in the Window® Control Panel. This is to ensure that your PC is set to a low power consumption mode and is fully operational at the same time.
English Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device If you want to use a high-definition TV as an audio output device, connect it to the Home Theater PC and follow the steps below to configure the audio settings. To configure the audio output via an HDMI device: 1. Do any of the following based on your PC’s operating system. On Windows® 7 Right-click the Volume Mixer icon on the Windows® notification area and click Playback devices.
English 26 2. From the Playback screen, select Digital Audio (HDMI). 3. Click Configure and the Speaker Setup window pops up. 4. Select Stereo and click Next. 5. Tick the Front left and right option, and click Next. 6. Click Finish to exit the speaker setup.
Using the slot-in DVD player English Insert your disc into the slot-in DVD player with the disc’s printed side facing left.
English Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 NOTE: The operating system varies with country or region.
Starting for the first time English When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3.
Windows® UI English The Windows® User interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your PC. Start Screen The Start Screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.
Windows® apps English These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiledformat for easy access. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse.
Hotspots on the Start screen English NOTE: Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app. English Hotspot If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then tap on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
Working with Windows® apps English Use your PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch your selected app. Customizing apps from the Start screen You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps. Moving apps To move an app, point and drag it to a new location.
Closing apps . English From the running app’s screen, press Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. Horizontal scroll bar Launching the Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press Apps icon. , and click the All Pinning more apps on the Start screen 1. Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen. 2. Right-click on the app to activate its settings. 3.
Charm bar English The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar NOTE: When called out, the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated.
English Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your PC such as an external display or printer.
Snap feature English The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Using Snap Snap bar Perform the following steps to activate Snap using your PC’s mouse or keyboard. Using your mouse 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. 3.
English Using your keyboard 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press . 3. To switch between apps, press . Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8.
English Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function 40 EB1505 PC
Turning your PC off English You can shut down your PC in the following scenarios: > Shut down • from the Charm bar then tap Tap to do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, tap • If your PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your PC turns off. > Shut down. Putting your PC to sleep To put your PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once.
Quickly enter the BIOS English Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following three ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into the BIOS key. BIOS key • • Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your PC, then press the power button again to turn your PC back on, and press during POST. When your PC is off, disconnect the power cord from your PC’s power connector.
English Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites on or from your PC using wireless/Wi-Fi or wired connection. Connecting on Windows® 7 Wireless connection 1. Click the wireless network icon area. in the Windows® notification WARNING! For security concerns, DO NOT connect to an unsecured network. 2. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.
Wired connection English 1. Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). DSL/Cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable 2. Configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection. NOTE: For more details, refer to the next sections.
English Configuring a dynamic IP / PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. in the Click the network icon Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. English 4. NOTE: Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.
Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 7. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 8. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 9. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. English 6.
English 10. Click Close to finish the configuration. 11. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 12. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet.
English Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK.
Connecting on Windows® 8 English Wi-Fi connection 1. Launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode. NOTE: For details, refer to the section Charm bar under Working with Windows® apps. Charm Bar 2. From the Charm bar, select Settings and click the network icon .
Select the wireless network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect. English 3. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to connect to a secured wireless network.
Wired connection English 1. Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). DSL/Cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable LAN RJ-45 cable 2. LAN Configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection. To do this, follow these steps: a) From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode. b) From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center. 52 3.
English Chapter 5: Recovering your system Recovery options on Windows®7 Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
6. English Data on the default partition will be cleared. Click Recover to start the system recovery. NOTE: You will lose all your data on the selected partition. Ensure that you back up your important data. 7. When the recovery is completed successfully, click Reboot to restart the system. Backing up the factory default environment data to a USB drive (F9 Backup) To back up the factory default environment data to a USB drive (F9 Backup): 1. Repeat steps 1–4 from the previous section. 2.
Based on the different situations in the previous step, data on the selected USB storage device or on the selected partition will be cleared. Click Backup to start backup. English 5. You will lose all your data on the selected USB storage device or on the selected partition. Ensure that you back up your important data. 6. When backing up the factory default environment is completed successfully, click Reboot to restart the system.
Recovering from a system image file English You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings. Creating a USB recovery drive IMPORTANT! Your USB storage device must have at least 8GB available space or as stated on your setup screen. WARNING! All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data. To create a USB recovery drive: 1.
Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. English 5.
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows English Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before using this option. NOTE: This process may take a while to complete. 58 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
A ppendices English Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
English radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands • • English Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz.
English This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
English CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”.
ENERGY STAR complied product English ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
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ASUS contact information English ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
