Zotac ZBOX series User manual

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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
User’s Manual
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 into any language in any form or by any means,except documenta-
tion kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written
permission of ZOTAC.
Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may not be reg-
istered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are
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respective owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are cor-
rect and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regard-
ing the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes
without prior notice.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries
should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in
accordance with local environmental regulations.

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Table of Contents
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Setting up your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Care during use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
:HOFRPH --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Package contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
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Front view---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Rear view----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
/('LQGLFDWRU --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
LED indicator illustration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
How to disable the blue ring LED indicator---------------------------------------------- 8
%OXUD\GLVF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Ejecting a disc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Setting the region code for Blu-ray movie playback----------------------------------- 10
&XVWRPL]LQJWKH=27$&=%2;%OXUD\ ---------------------------------------------------- 11
Removing a memory module --------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Installing a memory module----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Removing a hard disk------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Installing a hard disk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Installing a Mini-PCIe card------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
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Mounting the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray to a wall------------------------------------------- 18
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Installing an operating system-------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Installing system drivers---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
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Using a static IP---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection)-------------------------------------------- 22
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Installing the PowerDVD for 3D movie --------------------------------------------------- 25

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ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray
Safety information
Your ZOTAC ZBOX is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for infor-
mation 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 heat 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 0ćand 35ć.
If you use an extension cord, please use the UL listed cord and 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.
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray mini-PC. The following
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contact your retailer If any of the below items are damaged or missed.
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Front view
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cards used in devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and
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The optical drive is a slot-in type drive which supports compact discs (CD), digital
video discs (DVD) and Blu-ray discs (BD).
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Users can use a pin to insert into the Blu-ray drive emergency eject pin-hole to
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The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the opti-
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The optical drive eject button ejects the disc from the optical drive.
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The power switch turns the mini-PC ON and OFF.
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Rear view
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as external hard drives, Blu-ray drives, and USB 2.0 devices.
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audio receivers and speakers for crystal clear digital audio and surround sound
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Connects to compatible Kensington Safety Locks.
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The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
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LED indicator
How to disable the blue ring LED indicator
1. Turn on the ZBOX Blu-ray mini-PC, then press <Delete> to enter the BIOS
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Blu-ray disc
The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray features a Blu-ray combo drive that can read Blu-ray
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Setting the region code for Blu-ray movie playback
The region code does not need to be set manually. The Blu-ray drive will recognise the
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region codes up to 5 times. Once the region code has changed 5 times, it will lock to
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