Asus P1801 Series User manual

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User Manual
All-in-One PC
P1801 Series

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P1801 PC Station must be used with P1801 ASUS Tablet
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Table of Contents
About this manual ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Conventions used in this manual ....................................................................................................................... 5
Icons .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Typography................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety information ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Setting up your system...........................................................................................................................................6
Care during use......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Sound Pressure Warning........................................................................................................................................ 7
TV Tuner (Optional).................................................................................................................................................. 7
DC Fan Warning......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Package contents.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS All-in-One PC................................................................................................... 9
PC Station .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
ASUS Tablet................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC
Positioning your ASUS All-in-One PC............................................................................................................. 17
Mounting your ASUS Tablet on your PC Station ...........................................................................................17
Placing your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk.............................................................................................. 18
Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse.......................................................................................... 19
Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC on.............................................................................................................. 20
Using your ASUS Tablet separately................................................................................................................. 20
Seamless transition............................................................................................................................................... 21
Switching between Windows®8 and Android ............................................................................................... 21
Using Gestures ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting up a secondary display via the HDMI-output port.................................................................... 25
Chapter 3: Working with Windows®
Starting for the first time .................................................................................................................................... 27
Windows® 8 lock screen....................................................................................................................................... 27
Windows®UI............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Start screen................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Windows® apps......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Hotspots....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Working with Windows®apps........................................................................................................................... 32
Launching apps......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Customizing apps..................................................................................................................................................... 32

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Accessing All Apps................................................................................................................................................... 33
Charm bar.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Snap feature ............................................................................................................................................................... 36
Other keyboard shortcuts.................................................................................................................................. 37
Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC off ............................................................................................................. 38
Entering the BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Quickly enter the BIOS............................................................................................................................................ 39
Connecting to the Internet................................................................................................................................ 40
Wi-Fi connection....................................................................................................................................................... 40
Using Connection Builder .................................................................................................................................... 42
Wired connection..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Recovering your system...................................................................................................................................... 48
Resetting your PC..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Recovering from a system image file ................................................................................................................ 49
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows.......................................................................................... 50
Appendices
Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................... 51

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS All-
in-One PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC
This chapter provides you with information on using your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your ASUS All-in-One PC.
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 tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS All-in-One PC's data and components.
Icons
The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures
on your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Use the touchscreen.
Use the keyboard.

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Typography
Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product
specications and software screen images may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS
website at www.asus.com for the latest information.
Safety information
Your ASUS All-in-One 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.
Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure
that 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 40˚C.
If you use an extension cord, ensure 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.
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The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to achieve the best touch sensitivity. Keep the
screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation. To clean the screen:
Turn o the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall.
Spray a small amount of a household glass cleaner onto the supplied cleaning cloth
and gently wipe the screen surface.
Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen.
Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen.
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.
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.
Sound Pressure Warning
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss.
Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to settings other than the center
position may increase the earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure
level.
TV Tuner (Optional)
Note to CATV System Installer—This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s
attention to Section 820.93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
DC Fan Warning
Please note that the DC fan is a moving part that may cause DANGER. Ensure to keep your
body from the moving fan blades.
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Package contents
PC Station ASUS Tablet
Wireless keyboard AC adapter and Power cord (for PC Station)
Cleaning cloth Power adapter (for ASUS Tablet) Wireless mouse KBM USB receiver dongle
Quick Guide
NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, power
supply, remote control, and KBM
USB receiver dongle illustrations are
for reference only. Actual product
specications may vary with
territories.
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card Remote Control (optional)

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS All-in-One PC
PC Station
Front view
Hard Disk Drive LED
Indicates hard disk drive activity.
Power button
Press this button to turn on both your All-in-One PC (PC Station and ASUS Tablet).

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Rear view
Antenna Input (on selected models)
The antenna input is for TV frequency signal and allows for use with the digital TV
antenna or input from subscription television services. The antenna can receive digital
TV. Cable service connection can receive digital TV, analog TV, depending on paid
services.
Power input
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 Station. To prevent damage
to the PC Station, always use the supplied power adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may get warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the
adapter and keep it away from your body.

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LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a
local network.
HDMI Output Port
Connect this port with devices equipped with HDMI input port, such as LCD monitor
or projector.
Side views
Memory card reader
The PC Station has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD,
and SDHC formats.
USB 3.0 ports
These USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and are
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Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone used for video
conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
Headphone jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal
to headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your PC Station using Kensington®
compatible security products.
Optical Drive Electronic Eject
The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for ejecting the disc. You can also
eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical
drive in Windows “Computer”and selecting Eject.
Optical Drive
The built-in optical drive may support compact discs (CD) or digital video discs (DVD)
and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing
specications for details on each model.
USB 2.0 port (dedicated for KBM USB receiver dongle)
For a smoother usage in Windows® 8 and Android, connect the KBM USB receiver
dongle into this port. On Android, keyboard and mouse can only be used when the
ASUS Tablet is docked on the PC Station.
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such
as keyboards, pointing devices, ash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and
printers.

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ASUS Tablet
Front view
Webcam
The built-in webcam allows you to start video chats online.

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Side views
Kensington® lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your ASUS Tablet using Kensington®
compatible security products.
Power button
Press this button to turn on your ASUS Tablet.
Volume control
Press to turn the volume up/down for the current operating system being used
(Windows or Android).
Mode button
Press this button to switch your operating system from Windows® 8 to Android™.
Mini USB port
This mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port allows you to connect compatible USB 2.0
or USB 1.1 devices to your ASUS Tablet using a mini USB cable.
MicroSD card reader
Your ASUS Tablet comes with an additional built-in memory card reader that supports
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Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or
simple audio recording.
Headphone output/microphone input combo port
This port allows you to connect your ASUS All-in-One PC to amplied speakers or
headphones. You can also use this port to connect your All-in-One PC to an external
microphone.
Power input
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 get warm or hot when in use. Do not cover the
adapter and keep it away from your body.
Bottom view
Connecting holes
Align and insert the guiding poles into these holes to securely attach the ASUS Tablet
to the PC Station.

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Rear view
Audio speakers
Your ASUS Tablet is equipped with built-in high quality speakers.
Tablet stand
Pull out and adjust the stand to provide stable support for your ASUS Tablet when it is
placed on a table or desk.
Tablet handle
Carry the ASUS Tablet easily using the ergonomic tablet handle.
NOTES:
• When docking your ASUS Tablet to your PC Station, ensure that your tablet stand is returned
to its original position.
• The magnet at the back of your ASUS Tablet helps you to dock it into your PC Station. This
magnet may de-magnetize nearby objects.

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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC
Positioning your ASUS All-in-One PC
Mounting your ASUS Tablet on your PC Station
1. Place your PC Station on a at surface such as a table or desk.
2. Align and insert the guiding poles into the connecting holes to securely attach your ASUS
Tablet to your PC Station.

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Placing your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk
To place your ASUS Tablet on the table or desk:
1. Detach your ASUS Tablet from your PC Station.
2. Pull and adjust the tablet stand.
3. Place your ASUS Tablet on a at surface such as a table or desk.

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NOTES:
• Simply reconnect if the wireless keyboard and mouse lose connection. Avoid other nearby
WiFi devices at least 20 cm as they may interfere with the connection.
• The illustrations above are for reference only. Actual appearances and specications (wired or
wireless) of the keyboard and mouse may vary by territory.
Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse
1. Install batteries to the wireless keyboard and mouse.
2. Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to the dedicated USB port located
on the right side of the PC Station.
3. You can begin using the wireless keyboard and mouse.

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Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC on
1. Connect the power adapter to your PC Station’s DC-in port and plug to the correct socket
outlet with the correct input rating. The input voltage of the adapter is 100Vac~240Vac.
2. Press the power button on your PC Station to turn it on.
Using your ASUS Tablet separately
110V-220V
110V-220V