TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....4 Read this guide before you set up and use your product COPYRIGHT ................. 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............9 Package contents .................. 9 Front view..................10 Rear View .................... 11 Status indicators .................. 12 Specifications ..................13 GETTING STARTED ..............
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ENERGY STAR® compliance, Regional notice for CA ......34 Regional notice for California, WEEE information & Battery recycling information for the European Union ......36 REACH & CTL Recycling and Takeback Services ........37 CTL Contact Information ..........38 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Safety information Your CTL CBx2 Chromebox 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. Plastic bag notice DANGER - Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation.
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Care during use When using this CTL CBx2 Chromebox, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Do not place the device on an uneven or unstable surface.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. DO NOT throw the CTL CBx2 Chromebook in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. 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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Package contents Please take a moment to check if all the necessary items are included in the package. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. • Chromebox • Power adapter • Power cord PRODUCT OVERVIEW...
Front view Description Description Audio jack (3.5mm) Power button with LED (2) USB type-A 3.0 ports* Kensington lock port MicroSD™ card reader Reset hole » NOTE: *Supports battery charging. REGULATORY STATEMENT...
Status indicators Indicator Color Status Description Chromebox is switched on. Power button White Chromebox is switched off. Flashing Activity on the link. Orange No activity on the link. LAN port Active link connection. Green No link connection. REGULATORY STATEMENT...
GETTING STARTED Connecting the AC power To connect your Chromebox to the power outlet, do the following: 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter and the other end to the power outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your Chromebox. GETTING STARTED...
Connecting a display device To establish the connection, you need to use an HDMI cable (not supplied). 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to either of the two HDMI ports on your Chromebox. 2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of a display device, for example monitor.
Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard Connect the USB receiver that is supplied with your wireless mouse and keyboard to the USB port of your Chromebox. » NOTE: After you power on the Chromebox, the wireless mouse and keyboard are usually paired automatically.
Performing additional connections Connecting audio components Connect the audio component into the audio jack of your Chromebox. Connecting to local area network (LAN) 1. Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the LAN port of your Chromebox. 2. Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector.
Inserting a memory card » NOTE: Your Chromebox supports MicroSD™ cards. 1. With the gold contacts facing down, insert the memory card into the card reader. 2. Push the memory card all the way until you hear a locking sound. Connecting USB devices »...
• USB type-C compatible device connect to the following USB port: Mounting the Chromebox Mount the Chromebox to the back of your display device. » NOTE: Make sure your display device supports VESA mounting. Refer to the following illustration for size measurements: 100 mm 75 mm GETTING STARTED...
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1. Secure the mounting plate (optional accessory) to the VESA mounting holes behind your display device with the four screws. 2. Remove the two rubber feet from the bottom side of the Chromebox. Then secure the two screws (optional accessories) to the mounting holes of your Chromebox as illustrated.
Powering on your Chromebox To power on your Chromebox, press the Power button on the front panel. The Power button LED lights solid white. After you power on the Chromebox for the first time, you are asked to configure some device’s basic settings, such as set the language, configure accessibility options, connect to the network, and finally sign in to your Chromebox.
OPERATING THE CHROMEBOX Navigating the desktop After the initial setup is configured, you will see the desktop. Click on any of the following items: Launcher: Manage installed apps and perform search. • App launcher: Access most frequently used apps quickly. •...
2. Do any of the following: • Search for installed apps by typing the app name in the search bar (Search your device, apps, settings, web...). • Review recently accessed apps (appear below search bar). • Click on to review and access all apps installed on your Chromebox.
3. Click on the Bluetooth device you want to connect to and follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing. Managing notifications 1. Click anywhere on the Status tray to open the tray. 2. Click to switch to Do not disturb mode. Click again to disable the mode.
Configuring Chromebox settings or Launcher 1. Click Status tray > > > to open Settings page. 2. Configure any of the following: • Network > Ethernet: LAN connection parameters. » NOTE: Make sure your Chromebox is connected to the LAN. Refer to page 16. •...
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• Device > Mouse: Configure mouse settings. • Device > Keyboard: Configure keyboard settings. • Device > Displays: Configure display settings. • Device > Storage management: Manage Chromebox’s storage. • Device > Power: Set Chromebox activity when the system is idle. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience a problem with your Chromebox, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If a problem persists, contact the service center. The power is switched on, but Chromebox does not start: • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the DC-in jack of the Chromebox and to the power outlet.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Responsible party: CTL Corporation 9700 SW Harvest Ct, Bldg 100, Beaverton, OR 97005 U.S.A. Telephone: 800.642.3087 x 212 REGULATORY STATEMENT...
être situé ou utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Manufacturer’s Declaration of European Conformity (CE) CTL Declares that this product is in conformity with all the requirements and essential norms that apply to the EU Council Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53 on the approximate laws of the member state relating to radio equipment.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive This CTL product, with included parts (cables, cords, and so on) meets the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement ISED Statement This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
All CTL 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.
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The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low- power or “Sleep” mode after a period of user inactivity. When used with an external ENERGY STAR qualified monitor, this feature also supports similar power management features of the monitor. To take advantage of these potential energy savings, the power management feature has been preset to behave in the following way when the system is operating on AC power:...
Wash hands after handling. Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov WEEE information The WEEE marking on CTL products applies to countries with WEEE and e-waste regulations. Appliances are labeled in accordance with local regulations concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Rechargeable Battery Recycling CTL offers stand-alone rechargeable no-cost rechargeable battery recycling services for customers in the US and Canada for all CTL products. CTL offers this service through a partnership with Call2Recycle. Call2Recycle has drop off locations within 10 miles of more than 87% of the US population.
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