Asus EB1505 User Manual

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10EB1505 PCEnglishChapter 1: Hardware SetupGetting to know your PCFront viewHard disk drive (HDD) LEDThe hard disk LED blinks when data is being writt

EB1505 PC11EnglishSlot-in driveYour PC’s slot-in drive supports DVDs (read and write capabilities) and Blu-ray (read capability only) disc formats.Eje

12EB1505 PCEnglishRear viewHDMIANT.E-SATAWireless antenna jackThe jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal rec

EB1505 PC13EnglishDisplay (Monitor) OutputThe 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to a

14EB1505 PCEnglishRemote control (on selected models)Use the remote to launch the Windows® MCE (Media Center) or control the PowerDVD to play media l

EB1505 PC15EnglishPower on/oPress to turn your PC on/o.Stop Press to stop the playback.Forward Press to fast-forward the playback.Next Press to go t

16EB1505 PCEnglishColored buttonsPress to access menu options in Windows® MCE or in Teletext mode. NOTE: The button functions may vary with areas.Tel

EB1505 PC17EnglishPrevious trackPress to go back to the previous track.RewindPress to rewind a media le.RecordPress to record TV programs.*NOTE: * T

18EB1505 PCEnglishChapter 2: Using your PCPositioning your PCMounting your PC on the standTo mount your PC on the stand:1. Locate the mounting hole a

EB1505 PC19EnglishPositioning your PC×

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20EB1505 PCEnglishInstalling your PC to a monitorTo install your PC to a monitor:1. Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with four screws bundled wi

EB1505 PC21English2. At the rear your PC, remove the screw from the middle-right section. Keep the screw for future use.Stand screw3. Place your P

22EB1505 PCEnglishUsing your PCConnecting to an external displayConnect one end of an HDMI or a VGA cable to an external display, and the other end of

EB1505 PC23EnglishConnecting the wireless antennaConnect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless signal. Ensure that the wireless ant

24EB1505 PCEnglishTurning your PC onNOTES:• When your PC is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch o the power button to save on power consu

EB1505 PC25EnglishConguring the audio output via an HDMI deviceIf you want to use a high-denition TV as an audio output device, connect it to the Ho

26EB1505 PCEnglish4. Select Stereo and click Next.2. From the Playback screen, select Digital Audio (HDMI).3. Click Congure and the Speaker Setup

EB1505 PC27EnglishUsing the slot-in DVD playerInsert your disc into the slot-in DVD player with the disc’s printed side facing left.Disc’s printed sid

28EB1505 PCEnglishNOTE: For updates on these system requirements, visit http://www.windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq Chapter 3

EB1505 PC29EnglishStarting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the

EB1505 PC3EnglishContentsAbout this manual ... 5Conventions

30EB1505 PCEnglishWindows® UIThe Windows® User interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can

EB1505 PC31EnglishWindows® appsThese are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.IMPORTANT! A screen resolutio

32EB1505 PCEnglishHotspots on the Start screenNOTE: Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.

EB1505 PC33EnglishHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app.I

34EB1505 PCEnglishWorking with Windows® appsUse your PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching apps• Position your mouse po

EB1505 PC35EnglishClosing appsFrom the running app’s screen, press .Accessing the Apps screenAside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen,

36EB1505 PCEnglishCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow

EB1505 PC37EnglishSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your PC.ShareThis tool allows you to share applications v

38EB1505 PCEnglishSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.IMPORTANT! Ensure that yo

EB1505 PC39EnglishUsing your keyboard1. Launch the app you wish to snap.2. Press .3. To switch between apps, press . Other keyboard shortcutsUsing

4EB1505 PCEnglishContentsWorking with Windows® apps ...34Launching apps ...

40EB1505 PCEnglishActivates the Lock screenMinimizes the Internet Explorer windowOpens the Second screen paneOpens the Apps search paneOpens the Run w

EB1505 PC41EnglishTurning your PC offYou can shut down your PC in the following scenarios:• Tap from the Charm bar then tap > Shut down to do a

42EB1505 PCEnglishQuickly enter the BIOSWindows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following three ways for you to quickly access the BIO

EB1505 PC43EnglishChapter 4: Connecting to the InternetAccess emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites on or from

44EB1505 PCEnglish2. Congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection.NOTE: For more details, refer to the next sections.Wired connection

EB1505 PC45EnglishConguring a dynamic IP / PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:1. Click the network icon in t

46EB1505 PCEnglish4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.NOTE:

EB1505 PC47English7. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.8. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.9. Enter your User name and, Password

48EB1505 PCEnglish10. Click Close to nish the conguration.11. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.12.

EB1505 PC49EnglishConguring a static IP network connectionTo congure a static IP network connection:1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section

EB1505 PC5EnglishAbout this manualThis manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC , organized through the followi

50EB1505 PCEnglishConnecting on Windows® 8Wi-Fi connection1. Launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode.NOTE: For detai

EB1505 PC51English3. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to from the list.4. Click Connect.NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a se

52EB1505 PCEnglishWired connection 1. Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).ModemRJ-45 ca

EB1505 PC53EnglishChapter 5: Recovering your systemRecovery options on Windows®7Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores y

54EB1505 PCEnglish6. Data on the default partition will be cleared. Click Recover to start the system recovery. NOTE: You will lose all your data on

EB1505 PC55English5. Based on the dierent situations in the previous step, data on the selected USB storage device or on the selected partition will

56EB1505 PCEnglishRecovering from a system image leYou can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings.Creating a USB reco

EB1505 PC57English5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the

58EB1505 PCEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everythi

EB1505 PC59EnglishA ppendicesNoticesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory f

6EB1505 PCEnglishConventions used in this manualTo highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:IMPORTANT! This messag

60EB1505 PCEnglishradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

EB1505 PC61EnglishFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized p

62EB1505 PCEnglishThis requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check

EB1505 PC63EnglishCE Mark WarningCE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BluetoothThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirement

64EB1505 PCEnglishENERGY STAR complied productENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of En

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66EB1505 PCEnglishASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

EB1505 PC7EnglishSafety informationYour EeeBox PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment.

8EB1505 PCEnglish • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructi

EB1505 PC9EnglishPackage contentsNOTES:• Actual product specications may vary with territories.• If the device or its components fail or malfunctio