Asus V230IC User manual

V230IC
User Guide

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E10622
First Edition
August 2015
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Contents
About this manual.....................................................................................................6
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................7
Typography....................................................................................................................... 7
Icons .................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety information.....................................................................................................9
Setting up your system................................................................................................. 9
Care during use ............................................................................................................... 9
Sound Pressure Warning.............................................................................................. 11
DC Fan Warning............................................................................................................... 11
Package contents ......................................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS All-in-One PC .......................................................13
Front view.......................................................................................................................... 13
Rear view ........................................................................................................................... 15
Right side........................................................................................................................... 17
Bottom view ..................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS All-in-One PC
Assembling the base................................................................................................21
Positioning your ASUS All-in-One PC .................................................................22
Setting up your ASUS All-in-One PC...................................................................23
Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse............................................................ 23
Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse (optional)................................... 24
Powering on the system...............................................................................................25
Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu........................................................27
Using the touch screen (on selected models only).......................................29
Gestures for the touch screen panel...................................................................30
Using touch screen panel gestures on Windows® 10........................................ 30
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Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 10
Starting for the rst time.........................................................................................33
Start menu ...................................................................................................................34
Windows® apps ..........................................................................................................36
Working with Windows® apps.................................................................................... 37
Customizing Windows® apps ..................................................................................... 37
Task view.......................................................................................................................40
Snap feature ................................................................................................................41
Snap hotspots.................................................................................................................. 41
Action Center ..............................................................................................................43
Other keyboard shortcuts ......................................................................................44
Connecting to wireless networks ........................................................................46
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................... 46
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................... 47
Connecting to wired networks.............................................................................48
Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC o..................................................................50
Putting your ASUS All-in-One PC to sleep........................................................51
Chapter 4: Recovering your system
Entering the BIOS Setup..........................................................................................53
Quickly enter the BIOS.................................................................................................. 53
Recovering your system..........................................................................................54
Performing a recovery option.................................................................................... 55
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Appendices
Notices...........................................................................................................................57
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement..................... 57
RF exposure warning..................................................................................................... 59
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................................... 60
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ...................................................... 60
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices..................................................................... 60
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information........................................................ 61
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) ....................................................................... 61
Informations concernant l’exposition aux frequences radio (RF) ................. 61
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC).................................. 62
Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains........................................... 62
CE Mark Warning............................................................................................................. 63
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth................................ 63
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth...................................... 63
REACH................................................................................................................................. 65
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ................. 65
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services.......................................................................... 65
Coating Notice................................................................................................................. 66
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America............................. 66
Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................................ 66
ENERGY STAR complied product .............................................................................. 67
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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® 10
This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 10 in your
ASUS All-in-One PC.
Chapter 4: Recovering your system
This chapter provides recovery options for your ASUS All-in-One
PC.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS
All-in-One PC.
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some texts 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 device’s data and components.
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.
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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.
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 touch screen panel.
= (optional) Use the wireless mouse.
= (optional) Use the wireless keyboard.
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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 remains in the product. 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 perform at optimal
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 household glass cleaner on the
supplied cleaning cloth and gently wipe the surface of the
screen.
- 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.
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Sound Pressure Warning
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss or permanent damage to hearing. Increasing the volume
and equalizer beyond default levels increases the output voltage and
sound pressure produced by the earphones or headphones.
DC Fan Warning
Please note that the DC fan is a moving part and can cause harm when
used improperly. Keep away from the fan when using the product.
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Package contents
NOTES:
• Ifanyoftheitemsaredamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
• The base, keyboard, mouse, and power supply illustrations are
for reference only. Actual product specications may vary with
territories.
V230IC AC power adapter Quick Start Guide
V230IC base Power cable KBM USB receiver
dongle (optional)
Keyboard (optional) Mouse (optional)
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS All-in-
One PC
Front view
Array microphones (built-in)
The array microphones feature echo canceling, noise
suppression, and beam forming functions for better voice
recognition and audio recording.
Camera
The built-in camera allows you to take pictures or record
videos using your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Webcam LED
Indicates that the built-in webcam is enabled.

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LCD display panel
The LCD display panel provides excellent viewing features for
photos, videos, and other multimedia les.
On selected models, multi-touch is supported. You can
operate your ASUS All-in-One PC using touch gestures.
Power indicator
This LED power indicator lights up when the ASUS All-in-One
PC is turned on.
Drive activity indicator
This indicator lights up when your ASUS All-in-One PC is
accessing the internal storage drives.

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Rear view
Power input
The bundled power adapter converts AC power to DC power
for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack
supplies power to the ASUS All-in-One PC. To prevent damage
to the ASUS All-in-One PC, always use the bundled power
adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may become 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
This port allows you to connect your ASUS All-in-One PC to
another HDMI-compatible device for le sharing or extending
your display monitor.
USB 3.1 port
This USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
USB 3.0 port
This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Kensington® security slot
The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your
ASUS All-in-One PC using Kensington® compatible security
products.

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Right side
Optical Disc Drive manual eject hole
The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case
the electronic eject button does not work.
WARNING! Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic
eject button does not work.
Optical Disk Drive electronic eject button
Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.
You can also eject the drive tray using your media player or by
right-clicking the optical drive icon in Windows File Explorer
and clicking Eject.

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Optical Drive
This support compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD),
and recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) discs. Consult product
specications for details on included optical drive.
NOTE: DVD R/RW is optional and is available on selected
models only.

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Bottom view
USB 3.1 port
This USB 3.1 (Universal Serial Bus 3.1) port provides a transfer
rate of up to 10 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Memory card reader
This ASUS All-in-One PC has a built-in memory card reader
slot that supports MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC cards.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect to a microphone
used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio
recordings.

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Headphone jack
This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or
headphones.
Mode button
Touch to switch the display signal source. When switched to
HDMI-in, the ASUS All-in-One PC can be used as a standard
desktop LCD monitor.
Menu down button
When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move
down to the menu selections. You can also use this button to
decrease the value of selected menu items such as brightness,
contrast, volume, etc.
MENU button
Touch to display the menu. Touch this button to enter/select
the highlighted icon (function) while the OSD is activated.
Menu up button
When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move
up to the menu selections. You can also use this button to
increase the value of selected menu items such as brightness,
contrast, volume, etc.
Power button
Press this button to turn on your ASUS All-in-One PC.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audio straight
from the ASUS All-in-One PC. Audio features are software-
controlled.