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EB1505
User Manual
English
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English E7745 First Edition / September 2012 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 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 documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
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Contents About this manual ............................................................................................. 5 Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 6 Typography ......................................................................................................... 6 Safety information ............................................................................................. 7 Setting up your system.......................
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English Contents ® Working with Windows apps ...................................................................... 4 Launching apps ............................................................................................... 4 Customizing apps from the Start screen................................................ 4 Closing apps ..................................................................................................... 5 Accessing the Apps screen..................................
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About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your PC , organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your PC . Chapter 2: Using your PC This chapter provides you with information on using your PC . Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8 in your PC . Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides information on co
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English 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 certain tasks and prevent damage to your PC's data and components. Typography Bo
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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. • Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand. Never use t
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English • 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. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. LASER PRODUCT WARNING
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Package contents Remote control EB1505 Stand and stand screw (optional) Mini jack to S/PDIF HDMI to DVI adapter Antenna adapter (optional) HDMI cable (optional) AC adapter Power cord VESA mount and Screw Quick Installation Warranty card pack Guide (QIG) 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 repl
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English Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your PC Front view Hard disk drive (HDD) LED The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system. 10 EB1505 PC
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Slot-in drive Your PC’s slot-in drive supports DVDs (read and write capabilities) and Blu-ray (read capability only) disc formats. Eject button Press to eject the disc from the slot-in drive. Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone/Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. USB 3.0 p
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English HDMI E-SATA Rear view Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. USB 2.0 ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports are compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. 12 EB1505 PC ANT.
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Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 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. E-SATA e-SATA Port External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of Serial-ATA devices originally designed for use inside the computer. It is up to s
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English Remote control (on selected models) Use the remote to launch the Windows® MCE (Media Center) or control the PowerDVD to play media files. NOTE: The remote control type and MCE functions may vary depending on models. 14 EB1505 PC
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Power on/off Press to turn your PC on/off. Stop Press to stop the playback. Forward Press to fast-forward the playback. Next Press to go the next track. Information Press to display program information under the Windows® MCE or other menu options. Four-way navigation buttons Press to scroll through the menu options. OK Press to confirm an action. Channel up/down Press to change TV channels.* NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only. Music Press to launch the Music menu in Wi
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English Colored buttons Press to access menu options in Windows® MCE or in Teletext mode. NOTE: The button functions may vary with areas. Teletext on/off Press to turn on/off Teletext mode. NOTE: This function is available in certain areas only. Clear Press to clear the input information. TV Press to launch the TV menu in Windows® MCE. Photos Press to launch the Photos menu in Windows® MCE. Volume down Press to decrease the volume. Volume up Press to increase the volume. Windows® MCE Press to
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Previous track Press to go back to the previous track. Rewind Press to rewind a media file. Record Press to record TV programs.* NOTE: * This function is available in certain areas only. Play Press to play a media file. Pause Press to pause a playback. EB1505 PC 17 English
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English Chapter 2: Using your PC Positioning your PC Mounting your PC on the stand To mount your PC on the stand: 1. Locate the mounting hole at the bottom of your PC. 2. Align the stand’s mounting hole with the mounting hole on your PC, then secure it in place with the stand screw. Stand screw NOTE: You can lay down your PC on a flat surface without the stand. 18 EB1505 PC
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English Installing your PC to a monitor To install your PC to a monitor: 1. 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. 20 EB1505 PC
