Asus ET2301INTH User Manual
Asus ET2301INTH User Manual

Asus ET2301INTH User Manual

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  • Page 1 ASUS User Manual ET2301 Series...
  • Page 2 Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ..............................5 Safety information ..............................7 Package contents ..............................9 Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your All-in-One PC ....................... 11 Front view ..................................11 Rear view ..................................1 Left side view ................................15 Right side view ................................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Working with Windows ® apps ........................... 42 Launching apps ................................. 42 Customizing apps ..............................42 Accessing All Apps ..............................4 Charm bar ..................................44 Snap feature ................................46 Other keyboard shortcuts ..........................47 Turning your All-in-One PC off ......................... 48 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Setting up a Wi-Fi connection in Windows ®...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your All-in-One Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your All-in-One PC. Chapter 2: Using your All-in-One PC This chapter provides you with information on using your All-in-One PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows®...
  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual

    This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual. All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product specifications and software screen images may vary with location. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest information.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Your All-in-One PC ET2301 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 •...
  • Page 8: Sound Pressure Warning

    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. TV Tuner (on selected models) Note to CATV System Installer—This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-93 of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Subwoofer (optional) Remote Control (optional) USB receiver dongle NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, AC adapter, remote control, ASUS Link cable, subwoofer, and KBM USB receiver dongle illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary according to location. ASUS Link Cable...
  • Page 10 All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Getting to know your All-in-One PC Front view All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 12 Digital microphone (Built-in) The built-in digital microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, audio recordings and multimedia applications. Webcam The built-in webcam with the built-in digital microphone allows you to start video chats online. Webcam LED Indicates that the built-in webcam is enabled. Remote Control Receiver The remote control receiver receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view Antenna socket Connect standard indoor or outdoor male antenna connectors to receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals. NOTE: The antenna socket is available for models with the optional TV Tuner card. HDMI Input Port When using the HDMI-in mode, use the HDMI Input port for receiving video/audio signals from another source such as a set-top-box or DVD player.
  • Page 14 This eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. Subwoofer jack This jack is used to connect to an ASUS All-in-One PC subwoofer for producing powerful bass (low frequency sounds) when playing multimedia. Power input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
  • Page 15: Left Side View

    Left side view Mode button Press this button to switch the display signal source from PC to HDMI Input. Menu lock Press this button to activate or deactivate the MENU button on the front panel. USB 3.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB2.0.
  • Page 16: Right Side View

    Right side view ET2301INTH 6-in-1 Memory card reader This All-in-One PC has a single built-in memory card reader slot that supports MS, MS-Pro, MMC, SD, SDXC, and SDHC formats. IMPORTANT! Memory cards are keyed so that it can only be inserted into the slot in one direction.
  • Page 17 This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB2.0. This USB 3.0 port supports Device Share. Use this port for connecting the ASUS Link cable to another device such as a notebook PC or Android tablet.
  • Page 18 This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB2.0. This USB 3.0 port supports Device Share. Use this port for connecting the ASUS Link cable to another device such as a notebook PC or Android tablet.
  • Page 19 This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate of up to 5Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB2.0. This USB 3.0 port supports Ai Crosslink. Use this port for connecting the ASUS Link cable to another Windows 8 PC.
  • Page 20 All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Using Your All-In-One Pc

    Chapter 2: Using your All-in-One PC Positioning your All-in-one PC 1. Place your All-in-One PC on a flat surface such as a table or desk. 2. The display can be adjusted to an angle between 5 to 177 IMPORTANT! Avoid adjusting the display to an angle beyond the recommended values or you may risk damaging the All-in-One PC.
  • Page 22 4. Carefully tilt the display using both hands until it is at a comfortable angle. All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 23: Connecting A Wireless Keyboard And Mouse

    1. Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to a USB port. NOTE: ASUS recommends that you connect the wireless dongle to the USB 2.0 port. 3. You can begin using the wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 24: Powering On Your All-In-One Pc

    Powering on your All-in-One PC Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear panel ( ) and then press the Power button on the right panel ( ) of the All-in-One PC to power on the system. WARNING! DO NOT connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet prior to connecting the DC plug to the system.
  • Page 25: Using The On Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu The On Screen Display (OSD) menu will appear when you: 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the rear HDMI input port. Using the OSD Menu To display the OSD menu, press the Menu button on the front panel.
  • Page 26: Input Signal Selection

    System Setup • OSD Setup: 1. H-Position - Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. 2. V-Position - Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. 3. OSD Timeout - Sets the display duration of OSD menu from 10 to 120 seconds. 4.
  • Page 27: 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 All-in-One PC and follow the steps below to configure the audio settings. To configure the audio output via an HDMI device: 1.
  • Page 28 5. Select Stereo and click Next. 6. Select the Front left and right option, and click Next. 7. Click Finish to exit the speaker setup. All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 29: Gestures

    Gestures Gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your All-in-One PC. Functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to your All-in-One PC’s display panel. Using gestures Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to Swipe from the right edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps.
  • Page 30 Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the Spread apart your two fingers on the touch touch panel. panel. Tap and hold Tap/Double tap • To move an app, tap and hold the app • Tap an app to launch it. tile and drag it to a new location.
  • Page 31: Using Ai Crosslink

    Refer to the section Getting to know your All-in-One PC for the location of the USB port designated for Ai Crosslink. 2. Connect the other end of the ASUS Link cable to any USB port on a PC running Windows® Windows®...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting The Ai Crosslink Installation

    Troubleshooting the Ai Crosslink Installation 1. If the popup for the Ai Crosslink Setup CD does not appear on the Windows® 8 device, check if the ASUS Link cable is connected properly. 2. Launch File Manager. Click the ASUS Ai Crosslink icon.
  • Page 33: Setting Up Ai Crosslink

    3. Click AACLoader.exe to install Ai Crosslink. Setting up Ai Crosslink 1. Click the ASUS Ai Crosslink icon on the System Tray. 2. On the context menu, click The Position of Other PC and select the location of the other PC.
  • Page 34: Using Ai Crosslink Features

    Using Ai Crosslink Features Using Ai Crosslink you can: Click Use Mouse Off the Edge of Screen in Preferences to move the mouse pointer across • the desktop displays of the two PCs. • Use the keyboard on one PC to input text on the other PC. •...
  • Page 35: Using Device Share

    Refer to the section Getting to know your All-in-One PC for the location of the USB 3.0 port designated for Device Share. 3. Connect the other end of the ASUS Link cable to a USB port on a notebook PC, desktop PC, or Android tablet.
  • Page 36 5. The Input Select menu appears when you connect an HDMI cable to the rear HDMI port. Use the Menu Up or Menu Down buttons to select input source and press the Menu button to activate the option. NOTES: • By default, the All-in-One PC is set to PC mode, where the All-in-One PC is the display input source.
  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Working With Windows

    Chapter 3: Working with Windows ® Starting for the first time (For Windows 8 and ® Windows 8 Professional) ® 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 operating system.
  • Page 38: Start Screen

    Windows ® The Window® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows 8. It includes the ® following features you can use while working on your All-in-One PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.
  • Page 39: Windows® Apps

    Windows® apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access. IMPORTANT! A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps. NOTE: Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched. Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your PC.
  • Page 40 Hotspots on the Start screen NOTE: Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions. All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • 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 tap on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen.
  • Page 42: Working With Windows Apps

    Working with Windows apps ® Use your All-in-One PC’s touchscreen or keyboard to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it. 1. Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. 2. Press to launch your selected app.
  • Page 43: Accessing All Apps

    From the running app’s screen, press Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, you can also open other applications like the exclusive ASUS Software apps bundled with your All-in-One PC through the Apps screen. Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your All-in-One PC's touchscreen or keyboard.
  • Page 44: Charm Bar

    Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touchscreen. Swipe down the app tile to select and launch its settings bar. to pin the selected app to the Start screen. Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen.
  • Page 45 Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your All-in-One 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 46: Snap Feature

    Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your All-in-One PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap Perform the following steps to activate Snap using your All-in-One PC’s touchscreen or keyboard.
  • Page 47: Other Keyboard Shortcuts

    Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8. Switches between the current and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File search pane Opens the Share pane Opens the Settings pane...
  • Page 48: Turning Your All-In-One Pc Off

    Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings Enables the print screen function Turning your All-in-One PC off Do either of the following to shut down your All-in-One PC: >...
  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Connecting To The Internet

    Chapter 4: 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. Setting up a Wi-Fi connection in Windows ® 1. Launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode. NOTE: For details, refer to the section Charm bar under Working with Windows®...
  • Page 50: Setting Up A Wired Connection In Windows 8

    Setting up a Wired connection in Windows ® 1. Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your All-in-One PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. NOTES: •...
  • Page 51 2. From the Windows taskbar, right-click the network icon and click Open Network and ® Sharing Center. 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
  • Page 52 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 53: Configuring A Static Ip Network Connection

    10. Enter your Username, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet.
  • Page 54: Setting Up A Bluetooth Wireless Connection

    Setting up a Bluetooth Wireless Connection (Selected models only) Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting to Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices include Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, and mobile phones. NOTE: If your All-in-One PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth.
  • Page 55 2. Click the Bluetooth logo on the System Tray and select Add a Device from the context menu . 3. In the PC settings window, click Add a device to look for available Bluetooth devices. All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 56 4. Select a Bluetooth device from the list. 5. Windows will display a Bluetooth passcode. Select Yes to confirm and pair the All-in- One PC with the Bluetooth device. 6. Bluetooth pairing has been successfully set All-in-One PC ET2301...
  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Recovering Your System

    Chapter 5: Recovering your system 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.
  • Page 58: Resetting Your All-In-One Pc In Windows ® 8

    Resetting your All-in-One PC in Windows ® The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before using this option. To reset your All-in-One PC: 1. If your All-in-One PC is off, press the power button to turn on your All-in-One PC. If your All-in-One PC is already on, launch the Windows®...
  • Page 59: Recovering From A System Image File In Windows ® 8

    Recovering from a system image file in Windows ® You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings. Creating a USB recovery drive WARNING! All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data.
  • Page 60: Removing Everything And Reinstalling Windows ® 8

    7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows ® Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings.
  • Page 61: Appendices

    Notices 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 62: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 63: Ic Radiation Exposure Statement For Canada

    IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC 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 64: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”. CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
  • Page 65: Global Environmental Regulation Compliance And Declaration

    ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 66 Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised ASUSTeK Computer GmbH representative in Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY Europe All-in-One PC ET2301...

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