Asus Eee Box B204 User manual

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User Manual
Eee Box PC
Eee Box B2 Series

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Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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
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COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
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registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used
for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct
and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the
accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior
notice.
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First Edition V1
December 2008

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Contents
Contents.......................................................................................................3
Notices.......................................................................................................... 4
Safety information....................................................................................6
Notes for this manual..............................................................................8
Welcome......................................................................9
Package contents......................................................................................9
Knowing your Eee Box PC ........................................10
Front view..................................................................................................10
Rear view....................................................................................................12
Using the remote control.....................................................................14
Setting up the remote control...........................................................16
Positioning your Eee Box PC....................................17
Installing the stand.................................................................................17
Installing your Eee Box PC to a monitor .........................................18
Setting up your Eee Box PC......................................19
Connecting to a display........................................................................19
Connecting to USB devices.................................................................19
Connecting to a network device.......................................................20
Turning on the system..........................................................................20
Using your Eee Box PC..............................................21
Configuring wireless connection......................................................21
Configuring wired connection...........................................................22
Using a static IP.................................................................................22
Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) ..................................23
ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................26
Recovering your system...........................................27
Using the recovery DVD .......................................................................27
Using the hidden partition..................................................................29

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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Safety information
Your Eee Box 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 off, a small amount of electrical
current still flows. 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 qualified 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.
DO NOT throw the Eee Box 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.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local technical support services
for battery replacement.
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.

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Notes for this manual
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of
the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent
injury to yourself.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.
NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Eee Box PC.The following
illustration displays the package contents of your new Eee Box PC. If
any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
Eee Box PC Stand Remote control
Metal shelf
AC adapter Power cord HDMI cable (optional)
Mini jack to S/PDIF adapter Recovery DVD Support CD
User Manual
IR receiver Warranty card User manual
Software DVD/CD
HDMI-DVI adapterScrew pack Wireless Antenna

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Knowing your Eee Box PC
Front view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
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Hard disk 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.
Memory card slot
The built-in memory card reader reads MMC/SD/SDHC/
MS/MS Pro cards used in devices like digital cameras, MP3
players, mobile phones, and PDAs.
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