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Mini Desktop PC User Guide

Windows® UI

Windows® Embedded 8.1 comes with a tile-based user interface (UI)

which allows you to organize and easily access Windows® apps from

the Start screen. It also includes the following features that you can

use while working on your Mini Desktop PC.

Start screen

The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user

account. It helps organize all the applications you need in just one

place.

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.

Summary of Contents for E210 Series

Page 1: ...Mini Desktop PC Thin Client User Guide E210 Series E13175 Revised Edition V5 June 2017 ...

Page 2: ...E AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recov...

Page 3: ...ini Desktop PC 20 Mounting your Mini Desktop PC on the stand 20 Installing your Mini Desktop PC to a monitor 21 Using your Mini Desktop PC 25 Connecting to an external display 25 Connecting to a USB device 26 Connecting the wireless antenna 27 Turning on your Mini Desktop PC 28 Configuring the audio output via an HDMI device 29 Chapter 3 Supported operating systems Working with Windows Embedded 7 ...

Page 4: ... networks 60 Bluetooth 62 Airplane mode 64 Connecting to wired networks 65 Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 65 Turning your Mini Desktop PC off 68 Putting your Mini Desktop PC to sleep 68 Working with Windows Embedded 8 1 69 Starting for the first time 69 Windows UI 70 Start button 74 Customizing your Start screen 76 Working with Windows apps 77 Customizing apps 77 Accessing the A...

Page 5: ...101 Keyboard shortcuts 102 Chapter 4 BIOS Entering the BIOS Setup 106 Quickly enter the BIOS 107 Chapter 5 Recovering your system Recovery options on Windows Embedded 8 1 110 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows 110 Recovery options on Windows 10 111 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows 111 Appendices Regulatory notices 114 ASUS contact information 119 ...

Page 6: ... to prepare and setup your Mini Desktop PC for usage Chapter 3 Supported operating systems This chapter provides an overview of using operating systems in your Mini Desktop PC Chapter 4 BIOS This chapter provides information on how to enter BIOS mode in your Mini Desktop PC Chapter 5 Recovering your system This chapter provides recovery options for your Mini Desktop PC Appendices This section incl...

Page 7: ...RNING This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Mini Desktop PC s data and components Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this user guide Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or ...

Page 8: ...ings on the chassis are for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C If you use an extension cord make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension ...

Page 9: ...ould not be placed in municipal waste Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system When the system is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows Always unplug all power modem and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system If you encounter the following technical problems w...

Page 10: ... have been disassembled by users 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ...

Page 11: ...n during normal and proper use within the warranty period bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective components Your Mini Desktop PC package contains the following items Mini Desktop PC E210 Series main box Power cable Technical documentations AC power adapter VESA mounting plate 4 pcs 8mm screws for VESA mounting plate antenna optional stand optional X key...

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Page 13: ...1 Mini Desktop PC parts and features Chapter 1 Mini Desktop PC parts and features ...

Page 14: ...o know your Mini Desktop PC Front view Memory card slot The built in memory card reader enables your Mini Desktop PC to read and write data to and from MMC SD SDHC SDXC cards Power button The power button allows powering ON and OFF the system ...

Page 15: ...rd disk drives USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripheral acting as additional plug in sites or hubs Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Audio S PDIF Out jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5mm is used to connect the system s audio out si...

Page 16: ...Mini Desktop PC User Guide 16 Rear view Wireless antenna jack optional The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception ...

Page 17: ...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 Power input DC 19V The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Mini Desktop PC To prevent damage to the Mini Desktop PC always use the supplied power adapter WA...

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Page 19: ...Mini Desktop PC User Guide 19 2 Hardware setup Chapter 2 Hardware setup ...

Page 20: ...PC on the stand 1 Locate the mounting hole at the bottom of your Mini Desktop PC 2 Align the stand s mounting hole with the mounting hole on your Mini Desktop PC then secure it in place with the stand screw IMPORTANT Ensure that your Mini Desktop PC is mounted on its stand and placed in a vertical position before usage stand screw X ...

Page 21: ...a monitor To install your Mini Desktop 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 The Mini Desktop PC can be mounted on an ASUS VS228H monitor ...

Page 22: ...ktop PC into the VESA mount as shown NOTE Ensure that the ASUS trademark on the rotation wheel of the VESA mount is set to its customary position when putting in the Mini Desktop PC so that the machine can rotate properly ASUS trademark Mini Desktop PC VESA mount ...

Page 23: ...re the Mini Desktop PC and the VESA mount assembly with a stand screw Ensure that the Mini Desktop PC is firmly attached to the VESA mount NOTE Use the stand screw bundled with the stand stand screw Mini Desktop PC and VESA mount assembly ...

Page 24: ... A then rotate the Mini Desktop PC and VESA mount assembly accordingly B IMPORTANT Set the rotation wheel upright when the system is in use Please take note of the cables connected to the Mini Desktop 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 rotation wheel lever switch Mini Desktop PC and V...

Page 25: ...C User Guide 25 Using your Mini Desktop PC Connecting to an external display Connect one end of an HDMI or a VGA cable to an external display and the other end of the cable to your Mini Desktop PC s HDMI or VGA port ...

Page 26: ...p PC User Guide 26 Connecting to a USB device Connect USB devices like wired wireless keyboards mouse devices and printers to the USB ports on your Mini Desktop PC NOTE The keyboard varies with country or region X ...

Page 27: ...ide 27 Connecting the wireless antenna Connect the wireless antenna to your Mini Desktop PC to enhance the wireless signal Ensure that the wireless antenna is in an upright position 90 angle to get the best wireless reception ...

Page 28: ...PC is not in use unplug the power adapter or press the power button off to save on power consumption Adjust the power management settings in the Window Control Panel This is to ensure that your Mini Desktop PC is set to a low power consumption mode and is fully operational at the same time X ...

Page 29: ...k the Volume Mixer icon on the Windows notification area and click Playback devices Volume Mixer On Windows Embedded 8 1 a From the Start screen click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode NOTE For more details refer to the section Start screen under Using Windows Embedded 8 1 b Right click the Volume Mixer icon on the Windows taskbar and click Playback devices 2 From the Playback screen select Digit...

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Page 31: ...3 Supported operating systems Chapter 3 Supported operating systems ...

Page 32: ...k Next 4 Key in unique names for the user name and Mini Desktop PC name then click Next 5 Key in the necessary information to set up your password then click Next You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information NOTE If you want to set up a password for your account later refer to the Setting up a user account and password section in this user guide 6 Carefully read the l...

Page 33: ...tantly displayed on the Start menu For more details refer to the Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar section in this user guide Using Getting Started The Getting Started option on the Start menu contains information on some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows adding new users and transferring files to help you become more familiar with using Windows Embedded 7 To use Getting Starte...

Page 34: ... icon on the taskbar a jumplist appears to provide quick access to related links You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites frequently visited folders or drives and recently played media files To pin items on the jumplist 1 Right click an icon on the taskbar 2 From the jumplist right click the item that you want to pin then select Pin to this list Unpinning items from the jumplist...

Page 35: ...Click this icon to adjust the volume of your Mini Desktop PC Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification click then click the message to open it NOTE For more details refer to the Using Windows Action Center in this user guide Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to display or hide icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the notification area To customize i...

Page 36: ...r view pane browse for the location of your data 3 Click the arrow on the breadcrumb bar to display to display the contents of the drive or folder Customizing the file or folder view 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 Select the location of your data 3 Click 4 From the view menu move the slider to select how you want to view the file or folder Arranging files 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the Arrange ...

Page 37: ...ars select Sort by then select your preferred sorting type Grouping files 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 Right click anywhere on the View pane 3 From the menu that appears select Group by then select your preferred grouping Adding a new folder 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the toolbar click New folder 3 Key in a name for the new folder ...

Page 38: ...e Bin files or temporary files that are 1GB or more 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process Restoring your system settings The Windows System Restore feature creates a restore point the Mini Desktop PC s system settings are stored at a certain time and date It allows you to restore or undo changes made to your Mini Desktop PC s system settings without affecting your personal data ...

Page 39: ... fix some commong Mini Desktop PC problems Launching Windows Embedded 7 Action Center 1 Click Open Action Center 2 Click the task that you want to do Using Windows Update Windows update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your Mini Desktop PC Launching Windows Update 1 Click to launch the Start menu 2 Select All Programs Windows Update 3 Cl...

Page 40: ...the user type 6 Once finished click Create Account To set up a password 1 Select the user that you would like to set a password for 2 Select Create a password 3 Type your preferred password then confirm it 4 Type a password hint 5 Once finished click Create password Using Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support provides you with guides and answers about using the applications included wi...

Page 41: ...wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection NOTES If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again 3 When connecting you may have to enter a password 4 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 5 You can see the wireless netw...

Page 42: ...r static IP network connection NOTE For more details refer to the next sections Wired connection 1 Use a network RJ 45 cable to connect your Mini Desktop PC to a DSL cable modem or a local area network LAN Modem RJ 45 cable X DSL Cable Modem RJ 45 cable LAN X LAN ...

Page 43: ...E network connection 1 Click the network icon in the Windows Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 3 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties 4 Click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties ...

Page 44: ...eway from your service provider c If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 6 Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network 7 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 8 Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next 9 Enter your User name and Password and Connection name Click Connect 10 Click Close to finish the configuration...

Page 45: ...age to use on your Mini Desktop PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Tick I accept the terms for using Windows then click Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Keep your PC secure Personalize Wireless Settings Sign in to your PC 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows Embedded 8 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows Embedded 8 f...

Page 46: ...es that you can use while working on your Mini Desktop PC Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place Zoom in out button 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 ...

Page 47: ... 47 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Mini Desktop PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ...

Page 48: ...ide down to show all running apps lower left corner From a running app screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then click on the Start screen s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then click on the running app s thumbn...

Page 49: ...n Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 50: ... resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using the following steps Position your mouse pointer over the app then left click or click once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Double click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Resizing apps Right click on the app to activate its settings bar then click or ...

Page 51: ...ick on the app to activate the settings bar then click 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press ...

Page 52: ...Mini Desktop PC User Guide 52 Accessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen you can also open other applications through the Apps screen Horizontal scroll bar ...

Page 53: ...p edge to launch the All Apps bar From the Start screen press to select the All Apps icon then press Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your mouse 1 Position the mouse pointer over the app you want to pin on the Start screen 2 Right click on the app to activate its settings 3 Click on the icon ...

Page 54: ...vide quick access for customizing the settings of your Mini Desktop PC Charms bar Launching the Charms bar NOTE When called out the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated Use your Mini Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to launch the charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press...

Page 55: ...s or email Start This charm 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 Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Mini Desktop PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Mini Desktop PC Inside the Charms...

Page 56: ...eature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps IMPORTANT Ensure that your Mini Desktop PC s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature Snap bar ...

Page 57: ... Launch the app you wish to snap 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 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press 3 Launch another app 4 To switch between apps press ...

Page 58: ...unch applications and navigate Windows Embedded 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the Computer window on Desktop mode Opens the File charm Opens the Share charm Opens the Settings charm Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes the currently active window ...

Page 59: ...ns the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings charm Opens a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen ...

Page 60: ...sktop PC s Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT The Airplane mode disables this feature Ensure that Airplane mode is turned off before enabling the Wi Fi connection of your Mini Desktop PC Enabling Wi Fi Activate Wi Fi in your Mini Desktop PC using the following steps 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Click and click 3 Select an access point from the list of available Wi Fi connections ...

Page 61: ...to enter a security key to activate the Wi Fi connection 5 If you want to enable sharing between your Mini Desktop PC and other wireless enabled systems click Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices Click No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices if you do not want to enable the sharing function ...

Page 62: ... off before enabling the Bluetooth connection of your Mini Desktop PC Pairing with other Bluetooth enabled devices You need to pair your Mini Desktop PC with other Bluetooth enabled devices to enable data transfers To do this use your touchpad as follows 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Click then click Change PC Settings 3 Under PC Settings select Devices then click Add a Device to search for Bluetooth ...

Page 63: ... passcode on your Mini Desktop PC with the passcode sent to your chosen device If they are the same click Yes to successfully pair your Mini Desktop PC with the device NOTE For some bluetooth enabled devices you may be prompted to key in the passcode of your Mini Desktop PC ...

Page 64: ...k 3 Move the slider to the right to turn the Airplane mode on Press Turning Airplane mode on Turning Airplane mode off 1 Launch the Charms bar 2 Click and click 3 Move the slider to the left to turn the Airplane mode off Press NOTE Contact your airline provider to learn about related inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Mini Desktop PC in flight...

Page 65: ...Internet connection To configure your settings refer to the following procedures IMPORTANT Ensure that a network cable is connected between your Mini Desktop PC s LAN port and a local area network before performing the following actions Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 1 Launch Desktop 2 From the Windows taskbar right click the network icon then click Open Network and Sharing Cent...

Page 66: ...o the Network and Sharing Center window then click Set up a new connection or network 8 Select Connect to the Internet then click Next 9 Click Broadband PPPoE 10 Type your User name Password and Connection name then click Connect 11 Click Close to finish the configuration 12 Click on the taskbar then click the connection you just created 13 Type your user name and password then click Connect to st...

Page 67: ...1 to 5 under Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Type the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway from your service provider 4 If needed you can also type the preferred DNS server address and alternate DNS server address then click OK ...

Page 68: ...hen press alt f4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Shut Down from the drop down list then select OK If your Mini Desktop PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Mini Desktop PC turns off Putting your Mini Desktop PC to sleep To put your Mini Desktop PC on Sleep mode press the power button once You can also put your Mini Desktop PC to sleep mode...

Page 69: ...a few minutes until the setup screen appears 2 From the setup screen pick your region and a language to use on your Mini Desktop PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms Select I accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items Windows Embedded 8 1ceeds to install your apps and preferred s...

Page 70: ...ing features that you can use while working on your Mini Desktop PC Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the applications you need in just one place 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 ...

Page 71: ... 71 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Mini Desktop PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ...

Page 72: ...ou launched more than one app slide down to show all running apps lower left corner From a running app screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then Click to go back to the Start screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then Click to go back to that app ...

Page 73: ...n Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to the Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper or lower right corner Hover your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner to launch the Charms bar ...

Page 74: ...tton may be accessed from the Start screen while on Desktop mode and on any app that is currently open onscreen Start button on the Start screen 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 ...

Page 75: ...a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows Embedded 8 1 when you right click on the Start button The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your Mini Desktop PC sign out sleep shut down restart Start button on Desktop mode ...

Page 76: ...de and customize the arrangement of your apps onscreen To customize the settings of your Start screen 1 Launch the Desktop 2 Right click anywhere on the taskbar except on the Start button to launch the pop up window 3 Click Properties then select the Navigation tab to tick the Navigation and Start screen options you want to use 4 Click Apply to save the new settings then exit ...

Page 77: ...ck or click once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app Customizing apps You can move resize unpin or close apps from the Start screen using any of the following options Moving apps Double click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Right click on the app to activate the Customize bar then click and select an app tile si...

Page 78: ...e Customize bar then click Unpinning apps 1 Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon 2 Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press Closing apps ...

Page 79: ... 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 Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using the following options On the Start screen click the button From the Start screen Press then press ...

Page 80: ...on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using the following options 1 Launch the All Apps screen 2 Right click on the apps that you want to add on the Start screen 3 Click on the icon to pin the selected apps on the Start screen ...

Page 81: ...ar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Mini Desktop PC Charms bar ...

Page 82: ...ocial networking sites or email Start This charm 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 Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Mini Desktop PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Mini Desktop...

Page 83: ...Mini Desktop PC User Guide 83 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Snap bar ...

Page 84: ...int 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 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Press and the left or right arrow key to snap the app to the left or right pane 3 Launch another app This app is automatically placed in the empty pane ...

Page 85: ...tions and navigate Windows Embedded 8 1 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 Opens the Devices charm Activates the Lock screen Minimizes all currently active windows ...

Page 86: ...re option from the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charm Opens the context menu of the Start button Launches the magnifier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Opens the Narrator Settings ...

Page 87: ...Fi or wired connection Setting up a Wi Fi connection in Windows Embedded 8 1 1 Launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode 2 From the Charm bar select Settings and click the network icon 3 Select the wireless network that you want to connect to from the list 4 Click Connect NOTE You may be prompted to enter a security key to connect to a secured wireless network ...

Page 88: ...he Wi Fi status beside Connections 4 In the Wi Fi status window select Properties Configure to launch your current network adapter s properties 5 In the your current network adapter properties window select the Advanced tab 6 In the Advanced tab select Bandwidth Capability under the Property option then select your preferred bandwidth setting by clicking on the drop down box below Value 7 Click OK...

Page 89: ...m LAN Modem RJ 45 cable X RJ 45 cable LAN X 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings NOTES For more details refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection ...

Page 90: ... Click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 6 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK NOTE Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection 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 10 Enter your Username Password ...

Page 91: ...nection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 When done click OK ...

Page 92: ...ni Desktop PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Mini Desktop PC turns off Putting your Mini Desktop PC on sleep mode Activate sleep mode on your Mini Desktop PC using either of the following procedures Press the power button once Launch the Desktop mode then press Alt F4 to launch the Shut Down window Select Sleep from the drop down list then se...

Page 93: ...s Embedded 8 1 The lock screen can be customized to regulate access to your operating system You can change its background display and access some of your apps while your Mini Desktop PC is still locked To proceed from the lock screen 1 Click on the mouse or press any key on your Mini Desktop PC s keyboard 2 optional If your account is password protected you need to key in the password to continue...

Page 94: ...ion 1 Launch the Charms bar Settings 2 Select Change PC Settings Lock screen 3 Under the Lock screen preview click Browse to select the photo you would like to use as a background on your lock screen Playing a slideshow 1 Launch the Charms bar Settings 2 Select Change PC Settings Lock screen 3 Under the Lock screen preview move the Play a slide show on the lock screen slide bar to On 4 Scroll down...

Page 95: ...e updates you would like to see from your lock screen Activating your Mini Desktop PC camera from the lock screen From the lock screen you can swipe down to activate and use your Mini Desktop PC s camera Refer to the following steps on how to enable this feature 1 Launch the Charms bar Settings 2 Select Change PC Settings Lock screen 3 Scroll down until you see the Camera option 4 Move the slide b...

Page 96: ... button on your Desktop PC Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears 2 From the setup screen pick your region and language that you want to use on your desktop PC 3 Carefully read the License Terms then tap I Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Get online Settings Your account 5 Wait until Windows 10 finishes installing the apps ...

Page 97: ...sktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Pin on or launch a tiled format app from the Start screen Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Using the Windows 10 UI The Windows 10 User Interface UI includes the favorite Start menu and the tiled format on the Start screen It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC ...

Page 98: ...rom the lower left corner of the taskbar Press the Windows Start key on your keyboard Pinning apps to the Start screen or taskbar To pin an app to the Start screen or taskbar 1 From the Start menu click All apps then select the app that you want to pin 2 Click Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to pin your selected app to the Start screen or taskbar You can also drag then drop an app to the Start Scre...

Page 99: ... apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched Click to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from the Start screen simply through dragging and dropping the app to your preferred location Unpinning apps from the Start screen To unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Un...

Page 100: ...right click the app you want to unpin 2 Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this program from taskbar to remove the app from the Start screen or taskbar Using the Task View When you have several running apps you can click from the taskbar to display all your running apps and click on an app or item to launch it If task view is disabled click Show Task View button to display the task view icon ...

Page 101: ...or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen Using your mouse a Launch an app then drag and release on a screen corner to snap it in place b Snap another app to your preferred location on the screen Using your keyboard a Launch an app press and the arrow keys to select the direction where you want to snap the app in place b Snap another app using and the arrow keys ...

Page 102: ...he Start screen and the last running app D Launches the desktop E Launches File Explorer F or W Activates the File search function H Launches Share I Launches Settings K Launches Media Connect L Activates the Lock screen M Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar P Your desktop PC is mirrored to your secondary monitor Q Launches Cortana ...

Page 103: ... R Launches the Run window U Launches Ease of Access Center X Launches a menu box of Windows tools Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen Enter Opens the Narrator Settings ...

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Page 106: ...erformance Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run 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 ...

Page 107: ...he power button for at least four seconds to shut down your PC then press the power button again to turn your PC back on and press F2 during POST When your PC is off disconnect the power cord from your PC s power connector 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...

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Page 109: ...5 Recovering your system Chapter 5 Recovering your system ...

Page 110: ...esktop PC to its original factory settings To do this IMPORTANT Back up all your data before using this option NOTE This process may take a while to complete 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Click Settings Change PC Settings Update and Recovery Recovery 3 From the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option click Get Started 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset pr...

Page 111: ...s in PC Settings Refer to the steps below to use this option IMPORTANT Back up all your data before using this option NOTE This process may take a while to complete 1 From the Start menu click Settings Update security Recovery 2 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option Under this option click Get started 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallatio...

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Page 114: ...T To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I O ports are located 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 interferenc...

Page 115: ...t to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter...

Page 116: ...his Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 RSS 210 and CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This device complies with Industry Canada 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 Déclaration de confo...

Page 117: ...h01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards Complies with IMDA Standards DB103778 Regional notice for California WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Page 118: ... 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 To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energystar gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www...

Page 119: ...b site http usa asus com Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 General support 1 812 282 2787 Online support http qr asus com techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 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 49 2102 959911 Online...

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