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- Page 1 User Manual Eee Box PC Eee Box B2 Series...
- Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”). Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuring wireless connection ............21 Configuring wired connection ............22 Using a static IP .................22 Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) ........2 ASUS Easy Update ..................26 Recovering your system ...........27 Using the recovery DVD ...............27 Using the hidden partition ..............29 Eee Box PC... -
Page 4: Notices
Notices 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 5 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Your Eee Box 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 •... - Page 7 • 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.
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Page 8: Notes For This Manual
Notes for this manual To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. -
Page 9: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Eee Box PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new Eee Box PC. If any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Package contents Eee Box PC Stand Remote control Metal shelf... -
Page 10: Knowing Your Eee Box Pc
Knowing your Eee Box PC Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. Hard disk 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. - Page 11 USB port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 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. Headphone/Audio Out jack The stereo headphone jack (.5mm) is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or...
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Page 12: Rear View
Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. Wireless antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. Power input (DC 12V) The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. - Page 13 The B204 model comes with a battery that provides instant protection from a momentary power interruption. When the battery is down to 50% charge, the system enters hibernation mode. DO NOT press the power switch to turn on the system when the AC adapter is not connected or when the city electricity has not recovered.
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Page 14: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control Use the remote to launch the Eee Cinema program to play media files. Refer to the next page to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons. Eee Box PC... - Page 15 LED indicator: Lights up red when you press a button. Power: Press to toggle between on and standby mode. Pause: Press to pause a playback. Stop: Press to stop playing a media file. Play: Press to play a media file. Fast-foward: Press to fast-forward a media file.
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Page 16: Setting Up The Remote Control
Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track. Rewind: Press to rewind a media file. Record: Press to start recording TV.* *The TV function is available in certain areas only. Setting up the remote control Plug the IR receiver into any of the USB ports on your Eee Box Place the IR receiver on a stable surface. -
Page 17: Positioning Your Eee Box Pc
Positioning your Eee Box PC Installing the stand Erect your Eee Box PC with the supplied stand. To do so: Locate the screw hole on the bottom of the Eee Box PC. Align the stand screw to the PC screw hole, and then secure the stand to the PC with a coin. -
Page 18: Installing Your Eee Box Pc To A Monitor
Installing your Eee Box PC to a monitor You can also install your Eee Box PC to the back of a monitor. To do Secure the metal shelf to your monitor with four screws (HNM/ M4 x 8). To fasten the metal shelf, your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard. -
Page 19: Setting Up Your Eee Box Pc
Setting up your Eee Box PC You need to connect peripherals before using your Eee Box PC. Connecting to a display Connect one end of an HDMI cable to an LCD monitor or an LCD TV ) and the other end to the HDMI port on the system rear panel LCD monitor LCD TV –or–... -
Page 20: Connecting To A Network Device
Connecting to a network device Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a hub or switch. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Network hub or switch Turning on the system Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel, and then press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system. -
Page 21: Using Your Eee Box Pc
Using your Eee Box PC Configuring wireless connection To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below: Connect the supplied wireless antenna to your Eee Box PC to enhance wireless signal reception. From the Windows® notification area, right-click the wireless network icon and select View Available Wireless Networks. -
Page 22: Configuring Wired Connection
Configuring wired connection To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: Using a static IP Right-click the network icon on the notification area and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Hightlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. -
Page 23: Using A Dynamic Ip (Pppoe Connection)
Select Use the following IP address. Enter your IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway. If needed, enter the Preferred DNS server address. After entering all of the related values, click OK to finish the configuration. Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) Repeat Step 1– in the previous section. - Page 24 Click Next. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select Set up my Select your connection type and click Next. connection manually. Enter your ISP Name and Enter your User name and click Next. Password. Click Next. Eee Box PC...
- Page 25 10. Click Finish to finish the 11. Enter your user name and configuration. password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network. Eee Box PC...
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Page 26: Asus Easy Update
ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects and downloads the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications for your Eee Box PC. From the Windows® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. -
Page 27: Recovering Your System
(“DVDROM: XXX”) as the boot device. Press <Enter> and then press any key to continue. The ASUS Recovery DVD window appears. Select where to install a new system (min. 20GB space is required). Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will recover only the partition you select from below, allowing you to keep the other partitions. - Page 28 Set up your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to enter the Windows® OS. This recovery DVD is for Eee Box PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates. Eee Box PC...
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Page 29: Using The Hidden Partition
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 30 Eee Box PC...