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  • Page 1 EB1037 User Manual...
  • 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

    System requirements ..................24 Starting for the first time ................25 Windows 8.1 lock screen ................25 ® Windows ® UI .......................26 Start Screen.......................26 Windows apps ....................26 ® Start button ......................29 Customizing your Start screen ..............1 Working with Windows apps ..............2 ® EB1037 PC...

  • Page 4: Closing Apps

    Wired connection ..................50 Chapter 5: Recovering your system Recovery options on Windows 7 ...............52 ® Using the Recovery Partition ..............52 Recovery options on Windows 8.1 ............54 ® Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ........54 Appendices Notices .........................55 ASUS contact information ................62 EB1037 PC...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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(X8�)�ASUS�eManual C:�Program Files(X8�)�ASUS�eManual EB1037 PC...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    PC's data and components. Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    • 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. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 8 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 10: 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 11: Microphone Jack

    The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. NOTE: For S/PDIF Out function, use a mini jack to S/PDIF adapter to connect to your amplifier. Mini jack to S/PDIF adapters are sold separately. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 13: Hdmi Port

    WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure your PC using Kensington® compatible PC security products. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Using Your Pc

    Align the stand’s mounting hole with the mounting hole on your PC, then secure it in place with the stand screw. stand screw IMPORTANT! Ensure that your PC is mounted on its stand before placing it on a stable and flat surface. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 15: 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. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 16 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 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 17 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. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 18 Set the rotation wheel upright when the system is in use. • Please take note of the cables connected to the PC while operating the rotation wheel. To prevent hazards from loosened cables, the wheel is designed to rotate no more than 90° clock/ counterclock-wise. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 19: Using Your Pc

    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. NOTE: The keyboard varies with country or region. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Wireless Antenna

    Connecting the wireless antenna 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 21: Turning On Your Pc

    • 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Audio Output Via An Hdmi Device

    From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode. NOTE: For more details, refer to the section Start screen under Using Windows® 8.1. b) Right-click the Volume Mixer icon on the Windows® taskbar and click Playback devices. Volume Mixer EB1037 PC...
  • Page 23 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Working With Windows

    For more information on how to update/upgrade to Windows 8.1: ® • If you are running Windows 7, visit visit http://www.windows. microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8 ® • If you are running Windows If you are running Windows 8, visit http://www.windows. microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8- tutorial. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 25: Starting For The First Time

    Windows 8.1 lock screen ® The Windows® 8.1 lock screen may appear when your PC enters the Windows® 8.1 operating system. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your PC 's keyboard. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 26: Windows ® Ui

    Windows apps ® These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled- format for easy access. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 27 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 EB1037 PC...
  • Page 28 Snap feature. For more details, refer to Snap feature under Working with Windows® apps. upper and lower Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm right corner bar. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 29: Start Button

    NOTE: The actual color of your Start button varies depending on the display settings you chose for your Start screen. Hover your mouse pointer over the left corner of your Start screen or any opened app to call out the Start button. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 30 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. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 31: Customizing Your Start Screen

    Right-click anywhere on the taskbar, except on the Start button, to launch the Taskbar and Navigation properties window. Select the Navigation tab then tick the options you want to use. Click Apply to save the new settings then exit. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 32: Working With Windows Apps

    Resizing apps Right-click the app to activate its settings bar then tap select an app tile size. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then tap EB1037 PC...

  • Page 33: Closing Apps

    Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications through the Apps screen. NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only. Horizontal scroll bar EB1037 PC...
  • Page 34 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. Click on the icon to pin the selected apps on the Start screen. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 35: Charm Bar

    The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charm bar: • Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press EB1037 PC...

  • Page 36: Inside The Charm Bar

    Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your PC. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 37: Snap Feature

    2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of your screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. This app is automatically placed on the available pane. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 38: Other Keyboard Shortcuts

    Windows®8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the This PC window on Desktop mode Opens the File option from the Search charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm EB1037 PC...
  • Page 39 Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Everywhere 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 EB1037 PC...

  • Page 40: Turning Your Pc Off

    To put your PC to sleep mode using Desktop mode, launch the desktop then press alt + f4 to launch the Shut Down window. Select Sleep from the drop-down list then select from the drop-down list then select OK. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 41: Entering The Bios Setup

    • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. WARNING! Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 42: Quickly Enter The Bios

    Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your PC. Press <F2> during POST. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Connecting To The Internet

    When connecting, you may have to enter a password. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 44: 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. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 45 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. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 46 Configure the type of IP address for network configuration. 5.a To configure using a dynamic IP address: a.1 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. a.2 Proceed to Step � if you are using PPPoE connection. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 47 When done, click OK. 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. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 48 Click Connect. 10. Click Close to finish the configuration. 11. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 12. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 49: Connecting On Windows ® 8.1

    NOTE: You may be prompted to enter a security key to connect to a secured wireless network. (Optional) To enable sharing between your PC and other wireless-enabled systems, click Yes. Click No if you do not want to enable the sharing function. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 50: Wired Connection

    RJ-45 cable Launch the Desktop. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Center. In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings. EB1037 PC...
  • Page 51 11. Key-in your User name, Password, and Connection name then click Connect. 12. Click Close to finish the configuration. 13. Click on the taskbar then click the connection you just created. 14. Key-in your user name and password then click Connect to start connecting to the Internet. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5: 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 53 Connect a USB storage device to your PC to start the Factory Default Environment backup. NOTE: The required size of the connected USB storage device should be larger than 15GB. The actual size may vary with your PC model. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 54: Recovery Options On Windows ® 8.1

    Launch the Charm bar. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > Update and Recovery > Recovery. From the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, click Get Started. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Rf Exposure Warning

    • Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b] • Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] EB1037 PC...

  • Page 57: France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands

    Nièvre Nord �0 Oise �1 Orne �3 Puy du Dôme �4 Pyrénées Atlantique �� Pyrénées �7 Bas Rhin Orientales Haute Saône Saône et Loire 75 Paris Tarn et Garonne Vaucluse Vosges Yonne Territoire de Val de Marne Belfort EB1037 PC...

  • Page 58: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

    RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. EB1037 PC...

  • Page 59: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. is for class II device. Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.4�2 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 EB1037 PC...

  • Page 60: Energy Star Complied Product

    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 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
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  • Page 62: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-�08-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-284-0883 Support fax +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 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 Support Fax...

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