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E13176
Revised Edition V4
June 2017
Mini Desktop PC
User Guide
E410

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  • Page 1 E13176 Revised Edition V4 June 2017 Mini Desktop PC User Guide E410...
  • Page 2 ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual ..................... 6 Conventions used in this manual ............... 7 Safety information ..................... 8 Setting up your system................... 8 Care during use ....................8 Package contents .....................10 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your PC ................11 Front view ......................11 Rear view ......................13 Chapter 2: Using your PC...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 4: Working with Windows® 8.1 System requirements ..................37 Starting for the first time ................38 Windows® 8.1 lock screen ................38 Windows® UI ......................39 Start Screen.......................39 Windows® apps ....................39 Start button ......................42 Customizing your Start screen ..............44 Working with Windows® apps ..............45 Launching apps ....................45 Customizing apps from the Start screen..........45 Accessing the Apps screen................46...
  • Page 5 Recovery options on Windows® 7...............75 Using the Recovery Partition ..............75 Recovery options on Windows® 8.1 ............78 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ........78 Recovery options on Windows® 10 ............79 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ......79 ® Appendices Regulatory notices ...................81 ASUS contact information ................86 E410...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Chapter 7: 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\eManual E410...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 9 • 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. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • T he 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. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    VESA mount and screw Keyboard / Mouse Stand (optional) pack (optional) (optional) NOTES: • Actual product specifications 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. E410...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

    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. E410...
  • Page 12 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 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible with USB 2.0.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view Wireless antenna jack (optional) The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. E410...
  • Page 14 HDMI port The HDMI (High Definition 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Using Your Pc

    Chapter 2: Using your PC Positioning your PC Mounting your PC on the stand To mount your PC on the stand: Locate the mounting hole at the bottom of your PC. Align the stand’s mounting hole with the mounting hole on your PC, then secure it in place with the stand screw.

  • Page 16: Installing Your Pc To A Monitor

    To install your PC to a monitor: 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. E410...
  • Page 17 Align and place your PC into the VESA mount as shown. VESA mount NOTE: Ensure 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.
  • Page 18 Secure the PC and the VESA mount assembly with a stand screw. Ensure that the PC is firmly attached to the VESA mount. PC and VESA mount assembly stand screw NOTE: Use the stand screw bundled with the stand. E410...
  • Page 19 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). rotation wheel lever switch PC and VESA mount assembly...

  • Page 20: Using Your Pc

    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.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Wireless Antenna (Optional)

    Connecting the wireless antenna (optional) Connect the wireless antenna to your PC to enhance the wireless signal. Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position (90° angle) to get the best wireless reception. E410...

  • Page 22: Turning On Your Pc

    Turning on your PC NOTES: • When your PC is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the power button to save on power consumption. • Adjust the power management settings in the Window® Control Panel. This is to ensure that your PC is set to a low power consumption mode and is fully operational at the same time. E410...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Audio Output Via An Hdmi Device

    Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device If you want to use a high-definition TV as an audio output device, connect it to the Home Theater PC and follow the steps below to configure the audio settings. To configure the audio output via an HDMI device: Do any of the following based on your PC’s operating system.
  • Page 24 From the Playback screen, select Digital Audio (HDMI). Click Configure and the Speaker Setup window pops up. Select Stereo and click Next. Tick the Front left and right option, and click Next. Click Finish to exit the speaker setup. E410...

  • Page 25: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. Switches between the Start screen and the last running + <D> Launches the desktop + <E> Launches File Explorer + <F>...
  • Page 26 Launches the Run window + <R> Launches Ease of Access Center + <U> Launches a menu box of Windows tools + <X> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. + <+> Zooms out your screen. + <-> + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. E410...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Working With Windows

    Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your Mini Desktop PC for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system. To start your Mini Desktop PC for the first time: Turn on your Mini Desktop PC.

  • Page 28: Using The Start Menu

    Using the Start menu The Start menu gives access to programs, utilities and other useful items on your Mini Desktop PC. Launching items from the Start menu From the Windows® taskbar, click From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch. NOTE: You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu.

  • Page 29: Using The Taskbar

    Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed in your Mini Desktop PC. Launching a program from the taskbar From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the program. Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist appears to provide quick-access to related links.

  • Page 30: Using The Notification Area

    Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all alerts and notifications. This also launches the Windows® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal stregth of the wired or wireless network connection.

  • Page 31: Using Windows® Explorer

    Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your files folders. Launching Windows® Explorer to launch the Start menu then click Computer. Click Exploring files and folders Launch Windows® Explorer. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.
  • Page 32 Sorting files Launch Windows® Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Sort by then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping files Launch Windows® Explorer. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. From the menu that appears, select Group by then select your preferred grouping.

  • Page 33: Backing Up Files

    Backing up files To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Click Restore. Click Set up backup > Next. Select your backup destination then click Next. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup mode.

  • Page 34: Using Windows® 7 Action Center

    Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some commong Mini Desktop PC problems. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center > Open Action Center. Click Click the task that you want to do.

  • Page 35: Setting Up A User Account And Password

    Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people to use on your Mini Desktop PC. To set up a user account: > Getting Started > Add new users. Click Select Manage another account. Select Create a new account.
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  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Working With Windows

    Chapter 4: Working with Windows® 8.1 NOTE: The operating system varies with country or region. System requirements To facilitate a smoother transition from your previous operating system, read the system requirements below before upgrading to Windows® 8.1: Processor 1GHz or faster 1GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

  • Page 38: Starting For The First Time

    Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start for the first time: Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.

  • Page 39: Windows® Ui

    Windows ® UI The Windows® User interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. It includes the following features you can use while working on your PC. Start Screen The Start Screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account.
  • Page 40 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen E410...
  • Page 41 Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then tap on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app. If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click to go...

  • Page 42: Start Button

    Start button Windows® 8.1 features the Start button which allows you to switch between the two most recent apps you opened. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on any app that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen.
  • Page 43 Start button on Desktop mode Context menu The context menu appears as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your PC: sign out, sleep, shut down, restart.

  • Page 44: Customizing Your Start Screen

    Customizing your Start screen Windows® 8.1 enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen. To customize the settings of your Start screen: Launch the Desktop. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the Start button, to launch the Taskbar and Navigation properties window.

  • Page 45: Working With Windows® Apps

    Working with Windows ® apps Use your PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Using your mouse, position the mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Using your keyboard, press until an app is selected then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch your selected app.

  • Page 46: Accessing The Apps Screen

    Closing apps • Move the mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. • From the running app’s screen, press Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen.
  • Page 47 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using a mouse or a keyboard. Using your mouse, click the button. Using your keyboard, from the Start screen, press then press Pinning more apps on the Start screen Launch the All Apps screen. Right-click on the apps that you want to pin on the Start screen.

  • Page 48: Charms Bar

    Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your PC. Charms Bar Launching the Charms bar NOTE: When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of...
  • Page 49 Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.

  • Page 50: Snap Feature

    Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Snap bar Using Snap Perform the following steps to activate Snap using your PC’s mouse or keyboard. Using your mouse 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2.

  • Page 51: Other Keyboard Shortcuts

    Using your keyboard 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Press and the left or right arrow key to snap the app to the left or right pane. 3. Launch another app. This app is automatically placed on the available pane.
  • Page 52 Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows Launches the Project pane Opens the Everywhere option from the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings option from the Search charm Opens a context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings...

  • Page 53: Turning Your Pc Off

    Turning your PC off You can shut down your PC by doing either of the following procedures: • Hover on the lower left corner of your screen to launch the Start Button, then right-click on it. In the context menu, select Shutdown or signout > Shut down. > Shut down to •...

  • Page 54: Entering The Bios Setup

    Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 55: Quickly Enter The Bios

    Quickly enter the BIOS To access the BIOS before the PC boots into the OS, try any of the following: • Before booting up the system, insert a straightened paper clip into the BIOS key. BIOS key • Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your PC, then press the power button again to turn your PC back on, and press <F2>...
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  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Working With Windows

    Chapter 5: Working with Windows® 10 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: Press the power button on your Desktop PC.

  • Page 58: Using The Windows® 10 Ui

    Using the Windows ® 10 UI The Windows® 10 User Interface (UI) includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled-format on the Start screen. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Click your account name to change the Click to expand the Start screen picture, sign out of your account, or lock your Desktop PC...

  • Page 59: Start Menu

    Start menu Windows® 10 brings back the Start menu with some enhancements, such as the space that you can customize with your favorite apps, people, or websites. You can launch the Start menu in two ways: • Click the Start button from the lower-left corner of the taskbar. • Press the Windows® Start key on your keyboard.

  • Page 60: Start Screen

    Start screen The Start screen , which appears together with the Start menu, helps organize all the apps you need in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

  • Page 61: Taskbar

    Taskbar Windows® 10 comes with the standard taskbar, which stores all your currently running apps or items in the background. Unpinning apps from the taskbar From the Start screen or taskbar, right-click the app you want to unpin. Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from taskbar to remove the app from the Start screen or taskbar.

  • Page 62: Snap Feature

    Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you to work or switch among apps. Using Snap Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in place.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Connecting To The Internet

    Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites on or from your PC using wireless/Wi-Fi or wired connection. Connecting on Windows ® 7 Wireless connection Click the wireless network icon in the Windows®...

  • Page 64: Wired Connection

    Wired connection Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). DSL/Cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable RJ-45 cable Configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection. NOTE: For more details, refer to the next sections. E410...
  • Page 65 Configuring an IP / PPPoE network connection To configure your IP/PPPoE network connection: Click the network icon in the Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
  • Page 66 Configure the type of IP address for network configuration. To configure using a dynamic IP address: a. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. b. Proceed to Step 6 if you are using PPPoE connection. To configure using a static IP address: a.

  • Page 67: Connecting On Windows® 8.1

    Connecting on Windows ® 8.1 Wi-Fi connection Launch the Charms bar. NOTE: For details, refer to the section Charms bar under Working with Windows® apps. From the Charms bar, click and click the Select a wireless network from the list of available Wi-Fi connections.

  • Page 68: Wired Connection

    Wired connection You can connect your PC to a local area network (LAN) or broadband Internet connection using a network cable. To connect your PC to a LAN connection using a network cable: Connect one end of the network cable (RJ-45) to your PC’s LAN port and the other end to the DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN) port.
  • Page 69 Right-click on the LAN controller then select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. Configure the type of IP address for network configuration. To configure using a dynamic IP address: a. Click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. b.

  • Page 70: Connecting On Windows® 10

    Connecting on Windows ® 10 Wi-Fi connection Click the wireless network icon in the Windows® notification area. WARNING! For security concerns, DO NOT connect to an unsecured network. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.

  • Page 71: Wired Connection

    Wired connection Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). DSL/Cable Modem Modem RJ-45 cable RJ-45 cable Configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection. NOTE: For more details, refer to the next sections. E410...
  • Page 72 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Do either of these two ways to launch Network and Sharing Center. , then click Open Network • From the taskbar, right-click and Sharing Center. From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet • > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings.
  • Page 73 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. NOTE: Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
  • Page 74 Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Follow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Configuring a static IP network connection Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider.

  • Page 75: Chapter 7: Recovering Your System

    WARNING! DO NOT delete the partition named “RECOVERY. ” The recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted. Take your system to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
  • Page 76 Data on the default partition will be cleared. Click Recover to start the system recovery. NOTE: You will lose all your data on the selected partition. Ensure that you back up your important data. When the recovery is completed successfully, click Reboot to restart the system.
  • Page 77 Select a desired USB storage device if more than one USB storage device is connected to your EeeTop PC/EeeBox PC and click Next. NOTE: If there is already a partition with proper size in the selected USB storage device (for example, a partition that has been used as the backup partition), the system will show this partiton automatically and reuse it for backup.

  • Page 78: Recovery Options On Windows® 8.1

    Recovery options on Windows ® 8.1 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows The Remove everything and reinstall Windows option in PC Settings restores your PC to its original factory settings. To do this: IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before using this option. NOTE: This process may take a while to complete.

  • Page 79: Recovery Options On Windows® 10

    Recovery options on Windows ® 10 ® Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before using this option.
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  • Page 81: Appendices

    REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
  • Page 82 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.
  • Page 83 ISED Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with ISED RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
  • Page 84 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 Regional notice for Singapore Complies with This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards. IMDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov E410...
  • Page 85 Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.

  • Page 86: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www.asus.com/de Online contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-5789555...

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