Asus EB1036 User manual

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EB1036
User Manual
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English
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SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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First Edition / November 2013
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Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 5
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 6
Safety information ............................................................................................. 7
Setting up your system................................................................................... 7
Care during use................................................................................................. 7
Package contents............................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your PC...............................................................................10
Front view..........................................................................................................10
Rear view ...........................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Using your PC
Positioning your PC.........................................................................................14
Mounting your PC on the stand................................................................14
Installing your PC to a monitor..................................................................15
Using your PC ....................................................................................................19
Connecting to an external display ...........................................................19
Connecting to a USB device .......................................................................19
Connecting the wireless antenna.............................................................20
Turning on your PC ........................................................................................21
Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device............................22
Chapter 3:Working with Windows®8.1
System requirements......................................................................................24
Starting for the first time...............................................................................25
Windows® 8.1 lock screen ..............................................................................25
Windows®UI.......................................................................................................26
Start Screen.......................................................................................................26
Windows®apps................................................................................................26
Start button ......................................................................................................29
Customizing your Start screen...................................................................31
Working with Windows®apps......................................................................32

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Launching apps...............................................................................................32
Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................32
Closing apps.....................................................................................................33
Accessing the Apps screen..........................................................................33
Charm bar..........................................................................................................35
Snap feature .....................................................................................................37
Other keyboard shortcuts.............................................................................38
Turning your PC off..........................................................................................40
Putting your PC to sleep................................................................................40
Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................41
Quickly enter the BIOS..................................................................................42
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Connecting on Windows®7..........................................................................43
Wireless connection ......................................................................................43
Wired connection...........................................................................................44
Connecting on Windows®8.1.......................................................................49
Wi-Fi connection.............................................................................................49
Wired connection ..........................................................................................50
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
Recovery options on Windows® 7 ...............................................................52
Using the Recovery Partition .....................................................................52
Recovery options on Windows® 8.1............................................................54
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows................................54
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................55
ASUS contact information ............................................................................62

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About this manual
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.
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
This chapter provides information on connecting your PC to a
wired or Wi-Fi network.
Chapter 5: Recovering your system
This chapter provides recovery options for your PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your PC.
NOTE: For Windows® 8.1 OS, the user manual is located in the
following folder in your PC: C:�Program Files(X86)�ASUS�eManualC:�Program Files(X86)�ASUS�eManual

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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 certain tasks and
prevent damage to your PC's data and components.
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer
to in this manual.

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Safety information
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.
Never use the system alone without the stand.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover
these openings. Make sure 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 35˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure 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 o, a small amount of electrical
current still ows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network
cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the
product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.

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• 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.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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.
DO NOT throw the PC in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button
cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
technical support services for product recycling.

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Package contents
NOTES:
• Actual product specications 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.
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EB1036 AC adapter Power cord
Antenna Warranty card Quick Installation
Guide (QIG)
Stand (optional) VESA mount and screw
pack (optional)
Keyboard / Mouse
(optional)

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your PC
Front view
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.

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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. USB allows many
devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with
some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
Headphone/Audio (S/PDIF) Out jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect
the system’s audio out signal to amplied speakers or
headphones.
NOTE: To use the S/PDIF Out function, use a mini jack to S/PDIF
adapter to connect the system audio to an amplier. Mini jack to
S/PDIF adapters are sold separately.

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Rear view
Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna
to enhance wireless signal reception.

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HDMI port
The HDMI (High Denition 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.
Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-
compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow
viewing on a larger external display.
Power input (DC 19V)
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 to hot when in
use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your PC
using Kensington® compatible PC security products.

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Chapter 2: Using your PC
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.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before
placing it on a stable and at surface.
stand screw
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Installing your PC to a monitor
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.
* The PC can be mounted on an ASUS VS228H monitor.

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2. Align and place your PC into the VESA mount as shown.
NOTE: Ensure that the ASUS trademark on the rotation wheel of theEnsure 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.
ASUS trademark
PC VESA mount

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3. Secure the PC and the VESA mount assembly with a stand
screw. Ensure that the PC is rmly attached to the VESA mount.
NOTE: Use the stand screw bundled with the stand.
stand screw
PC and VESA mount assembly

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4. 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).
IMPORTANT!
• 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. To prevent hazards from
loosened cables, the wheel is designed to rotate no more
than 90° clock/ counterclock-wise.
A
A
B
rotation wheel
PC and VESA mount assembly
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Using your PC
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.
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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 (90
o
angle) to get the best wireless reception.