English EB1036 User Manual X
E8793 First Edition / November 2013 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 Safety information.............................................................................................. 7 Setting up your system................................................................................... 7 Care during use...........................................
Contents English Launching apps................................................................................................32 Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................32 Closing apps......................................................................................................33 Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................33 Charm bar................................................................
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® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 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.
X English Package contents EB1036 AC adapter Power cord Antenna Warranty card Quick Installation Guide (QIG) Stand (optional) VESA mount and screw pack (optional) Keyboard / Mouse (optional) NOTES: • Actual product specifications may vary with territories. • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components.
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup English Getting to know your PC Front view X Memory card slot The built-in memory card reader enables your PC to read and write data to and from MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system.
English BIOS key Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole to enter the BIOS. USB 3.0 ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB2.0. USB 2.0 ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports are compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives.
Rear view English Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception.
English 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. Serial Port (COM Port) The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports native serial devices such as a serial drawing tablets, serial mouse, or serial modem. LAN port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network.
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. X stand screw IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before placing it on a stable and flat surface.
Installing your PC to a monitor 1. English To install your PC to a monitor: 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. * The PC can be mounted on an ASUS VS228H monitor.
2. Align and place your PC into the VESA mount as shown. English VESA mount PC NOTE: ������������������������������������������������������������ Ensure that the ASUS trademark on the rotation wheel of the VESA mount is set to its customary position when putting in the PC so that the machine can rotate properly.
Secure the PC and the VESA mount assembly with a stand screw. Ensure that the PC is firmly attached to the VESA mount. English 3. PC and VESA mount assembly stand screw NOTE: Use the stand screw bundled with the stand.
4. English To adjust the angle of the PC and VESA mount assembly to make the PC’s front and rear more accessible, press the lever switch of the VESA mount to unlock the rotation wheel (A) then rotate the PC and VESA mount assembly accordingly (B). B rotation wheel A lever switch A PC and VESA mount assembly IMPORTANT! 18 EB1036 PC • Set the rotation wheel upright when the system is in use. • Please take note of the cables connected to the PC while operating the rotation wheel.
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.
English Connecting the wireless antenna Connect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless signal. Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position (90o angle) to get the best wireless reception.
English Turning on your PC X NOTES: • 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.
Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device English 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. Volume Mixer On Windows® 8.
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. English 2.
English Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 NOTE: The operating system varies with country or region. System requirements To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8.
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����������������������� ®���������������������� 8.1 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������������������������������������������������������������ ®����������������������������������������������������������� 8.1. 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.
English 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.
English Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app. 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 click back to the Start screen. to go NOTE: You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen. From the Start screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click back to that app.
Start button English Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps you opened. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on any app that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen.
Start button on Desktop mode English Context menu The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.
Customizing your Start screen English Windows® 8.1 enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen. To customize the settings of your Start screen: 1. Launch the Desktop. 2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the Start button, to launch the Taskbar and Navigation properties window. 3. Select the Navigation tab then tick the options you want to use. 4.
Working with Windows® apps English Use your PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Using your mouse, position the mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Using your keyboard, press until an app is selected 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.
Closing apps Move the mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. • ������������������������������������� From the running app’s screen, press English • . Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model.
Launching the Apps screen English Launch the Apps screen using a mouse or a keyboard. Using your mouse, click the button. Using your keyboard, from the Start screen, press then press , . Pinning more apps on the Start screen 34 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. Right-click on the apps that you want to pin on the Start screen. 3. Click on the screen.
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.
Inside the Charm bar English 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. Snap bar Using Snap 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. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app.
Using your keyboard English 1. �������������������������������� Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press and the left or right arrow key to snap the app to the left or right pane. 3. Launch another app. This app is automatically placed on the available pane. 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 all currently active windows Launches the Project pane Opens the Everywhere option from the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Everywhere option from the Search charm Opens a context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings EB1036 PC 39
Turning your PC off English You can shut down your PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Hover on the lower left corner of your screen to launch the Start Button, then right-click on it. In the context menu, select Shutdown or signout > Shut down. • Click from the Charm bar then click do a normal shutdown. • From the log-in screen, click • If your PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your PC turns off.
Entering the BIOS Setup English BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
Quickly enter the BIOS English To access the BIOS before the PC boots into the OS, try any of the following: • Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into the BIOS key. X 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 X Modem RJ-45 cable LAN X 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 an IP / PPPoE network connection To configure your IP/PPPoE network connection: 1. Click the network icon in the 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. Configure the type of IP address for network configuration. English 4. 5.a To configure using a dynamic IP address: a.1 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. a.2 Proceed to Step 6 if you are using PPPoE connection.
English 5.b To configure using a static IP address: b.1 Click Use the following IP address. b.2 Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. b.3 If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. b.4 When done, click OK. 6. 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. English Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 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.
Connecting on Windows® 8.1 1. English Wi-Fi connection Launch the Charm bar. NOTE: For details, refer to the section Charm bar under Working with Windows® apps. 2. From the Charm bar, click and click the . 3. Select a wireless network from the list of available Wi-Fi connections. 4. Click Connect to start the network connection. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to connect to a secured wireless network. 5.
Wired connection English You can connect your PC to a local area network (LAN) or broadband Internet connection using a network cable. To connect your PC to a LAN connection using a network cable: 1. �������������������������������������������������������������� Connect one end of the network cable (RJ-45) to your PC’s LAN port and the other end to the DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN) port. DSL/Cable Modem X Modem RJ-45 cable LAN X RJ-45 cable 2. LAN Launch the Desktop.
Right-click on the LAN controller then select Properties. 6. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 7. Configure the type of IP address for network configuration. English 5. To configure using a dynamic IP address: a.1 Click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. a.2 Proceed to step 8. To configure using a static IP address: b.1 ������ Click Use the following IP address. b.
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).
Data on the default partition will be cleared. Click Recover to start the system recovery. English 6. 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. Press during bootup. 2.
7. English Select a desired USB storage device if more than one USB storage device is connected to your EeeTop PC/EeeBox PC and click Next. NOTE: If there is already a partition with proper size in the selected USB storage device (for example, a partition that has been used as the backup partition), the system will show this partiton automatically and reuse it for backup. 8.
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.
CE Mark Warning English This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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 Fax Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw http://www.asus.com +86-21-3842-9911 +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101# http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.
