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ET223 and ET203 Series

User Guide

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Page 1: ...ET223 and ET203 Series User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ULD 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 2014 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 recover damage...

Page 3: ... 11 Package contents 12 Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Getting to know your ASUS All in One PC 13 Front view 13 Rear view 15 Side view 18 Chapter 2 Using your ASUS All in One PC Assembling the base 21 Positioning your ASUS All in One PC 22 Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse 23 Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse optional 24 Powering on your ASUS All in One PC 25 Using the touch screen optional 2...

Page 4: ...etting up a secondary display via the HDMI output port 50 Connecting to the Internet 52 Setting up a Wi Fi connection in Windows 8 1 52 Configuring your Wi Fi bandwidth 53 Wired connection 54 Turning your ASUS All in One PC off 56 Chapter 4 Recovering your system Entering the BIOS Setup 57 Quickly enter the BIOS 57 Recovering your system 58 Resetting your PC 58 Recovering from a system image file ...

Page 5: ...ndustry Canada IC 68 Informations concernant l exposition aux frequences radio RF 68 India RoHS 68 Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC 69 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 69 CE Mark Warning 70 CE marking for devices without wireless LAN Bluetooth 70 CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth 70 REACH 72 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declarat...

Page 6: ...e PC This chapter provides you with information on using your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 3 Working with Windows 8 1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows 8 1 in your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 4 Recovering your system This chapter provides recovery options for your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 5 Upgrading your ASUS All in One PC This chapter guides you through the process of replacing a...

Page 7: ...wed 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 tasks and prevent damage to your device s data and components Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected Italic This indicates sections that you can refe...

Page 8: ...e screen images may vary with territories Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for the latest information Icons The icons below indicate the devices you can use for completing a series of tasks or procedures on your ASUS All in One PC optional Use the touch screen panel optional Use the wired wireless mouse optional Use the wired wireless keyboard ...

Page 9: ...ilation Do not block or cover these openings Ensure that 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 40 C If you use an extension cord ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere r...

Page 10: ...cleaning cloth and gently wipe the surface of the screen Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen If you encounter the following technical problems with the product unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the syste...

Page 11: ...es the output voltage and sound pressure produced by the earphones or headphones Adapter 1 Adapter specifications Input voltage 100 240Vac Input frequency 50 60Hz Rating output voltage 19Vdc 2 It is recommended that the power socket is in close proximity to the ASUS All in One PC DC Fan Warning Please note that the DC fan is a moving part and can cause harm when used improperly Keep away from the ...

Page 12: ...strations are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with territories ASUS All in One PC AC adapter Power cord Warranty card Keyboard optional Mouse optional Quick User Guide R G Y B 1 4 7 6 2 5 9 8 0 3 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR ENTER T Quick Start Guide TV connector optional Remote control optional KBM USB receiver dongle optional ...

Page 13: ...nd ET203 13 Getting to know your ASUS All in One PC Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Front view buttons on the bottom panel of the AiO Camera The built in camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS All in One PC ...

Page 14: ... videos and other multimedia files On selected models multi touch is supported You can operate your ASUS All in One PC using touch gestures Power indicator This LED power indicator lights up when the ASUS All in One PC is turned on or on sleep mode Hard Disk Drive HDD indicator This LED indicates hard disk drive activity Brightness adjust These buttons allows you to adjust the brightness or contra...

Page 15: ...ASUS All in One PC ET223 and ET203 15 Rear view ...

Page 16: ...ck Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS All in One PC To prevent damage to the ASUS All in One PC always use the bundled power adapter WARNING The power adapter may become warm or hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body LAN port This 8 pin RJ 45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network HDMI output port Con...

Page 17: ...0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers IMPORTANT The two 2 USB 2 0 ports are available on ET203 Series models only Random access memory module RAM compartment This compartment secures the RAM random access memory module of your All in One PC IMPORTANT For more information on how to add or upgrade the RAM module refer to...

Page 18: ... card reader This ASUS All in One PC has a built in memory card reader slot that supports MMC SD SDHC SDXC cards USB 3 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 ports connect to USB 3 0 devices such as a mouse printer scanner camera and others The lower port supports AI Charger II ...

Page 19: ...S All in One PC to an external microphone Optical Disc Drive manual eject hole The manual eject hole is used to eject the drive tray in case the electronic eject button does not work WARNING Use the manual eject hole only when the electronic eject button does not work Optical Disk Drive electronic eject button Press this button to eject the optical drive tray You can also eject the drive tray usin...

Page 20: ...d optical drive NOTE DVD R RW is optional and is available on selected models only USB 2 0 port This USB Universal Serial Bus ports are compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices flash disk drives external HDDs speakers cameras and printers NOTES Use this port if the cable of your mouse or keyboard is not long enough to be connected on the rear USB 2 0 port This ...

Page 21: ... aligned properly to the base NOTE The stand fits to the base in one orientation only 3 Secure the base to the stand with the bundled stand screw NOTE The bundled stand screw is tool less by design but you can also use a Phillips or a flat screwdriver a coin or a token to install it NOTE The illustration above is for reference only The actual All in One PC may slightly vary depending on the model ...

Page 22: ...S All in One PC 1 Place your ASUS All in One PC on a flat surface such as a table or desk 2 Tilt the display to an angle between 5o to 25o IMPORTANT Avoid adjusting the display to an angle beyond the recommended values or you may risk damaging the ASUS All in One PC ...

Page 23: ... the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear or side panel NOTE To fully maximize your AiO PC s AI Charger II feature we recommend to use the upper USB 3 0 port on the side panel for wired keyboard or mouse Use the lower USB 3 0 port to charge smart devices or MP3 players ...

Page 24: ...d interference The illustrations above are for reference only Actual hardware and specifications of the optional wired or wireless keyboard and mouse may vary Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse optional 1 Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse 2 Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to a USB port on the rear or on the side panel NOTE We recommend to use the USB 2...

Page 25: ...the Power button on the front panel 4 of the ASUS 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 Doing so may damage the AC DC adapter NOTE For details on turning off your ASUS All in One PC refer to the section Turning your ASUS All in One PC off in Working with Windows 8 1 ...

Page 26: ... ASUS All in One PC provides excellent viewing features for photos videos and other multimedia files on your ASUS All in One PC It also supports the 10 point multi touch feature that facilitates smoother and more accurate touch gestures allowing you to operate your ASUS All in One PC faster and easier ...

Page 27: ...en to launch the Charms bar Using touch screen panel gestures NOTE The following screenshots are for reference only The touch screen panel s appearance may vary depending on model The gestures allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS All in One PC The functions can be activated by using the hand gestures to your ASUS All in One PC s touch screen panel ...

Page 28: ...e screen to view the Customize bar In a running app swipe from the top edge of the screen to view its menu Slide your finger to scroll up and down and slide your finger to pan the screen left or right Zoom out Zoom in Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel ...

Page 29: ...d hold Tap an app to launch it On Desktop mode double tap an item to launch it To move an app tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location To close an app tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the screen to close it ...

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Page 31: ...ur ASUS All in One PC Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears 2 From the setup screen pick your region and a language to use on your ASUS All in One 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 8 1 proceeds to inst...

Page 32: ...g features that you can use while working on your ASUS All in One 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 33: ...03 33 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your ASUS All in One PC The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen ...

Page 34: ... 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 on the lower left corner then tap 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 tap click to go back to tha...

Page 35: ... icon 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 36: ...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 37: ...ars as a box filled with quick access to some of the programs inside Windows 8 1 when you right click on the Start button The context menu also includes the following shut down options for your ASUS All in One PC sign out sleep shut down restart Start button on Desktop mode ...

Page 38: ...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 Tap click Apply to save the new settings then exit ...

Page 39: ...s touch screen panel or optional keyboard and mouse to launch customize and close apps Launching apps Tap an app to launch it Position your mouse pointer over the app then left click or tap once to launch it Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press to launch an app ...

Page 40: ...ng options Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location Double click on the app then drag and drop the app to a new location Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then tap and select an app tile size Right click on the app to activate the Customize bar then click and select an app tile size Resizing apps ...

Page 41: ...ointer 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 Tap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then tap to unpin an app Right click on the app to activate the Customize bar then click Unpinning apps ...

Page 42: ...lso 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 Swipe up on the Start screen On the Start screen click the button From the Start screen Press then press ...

Page 43: ... and hold an app you want to add on the start to activate the Customize bar Once the Customize bar is launched you may also tap other more apps to add on the Start screen 3 Tap to pin the selected apps on the Start screen 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 44: ... bar 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 ASUS All in One PC Charms bar ...

Page 45: ...a social 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 ASUS All in One PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your ASUS A...

Page 46: ...ASUS All in One PC ET223 and ET203 46 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps Snap bar ...

Page 47: ...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 1 Launch the app you wish to snap 2 Tap and hold the app s topmost part then drag it to the left or right side of the screen u...

Page 48: ...tions and navigate Windows 8 1 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app Launches the desktop Launches the This ASUS All in One 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 49: ...ywhere 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 50: ...ows taskbar and click Playback devices 3 From the Playback screen select Digital Audio HDMI 4 Click Configure and the Speaker Setup window pops up Setting up a secondary display via the HDMI output port Ifyouwanttouseahigh definitionTVasanaudiooutputdevice connect it to the HomeTheater ASUS All in One PC and follow the steps below to configure the audio settings To configure the audio output via a...

Page 51: ...ASUS All in One PC ET223 and ET203 51 5 Select Stereo and click Next 6 Tick the Front left and right option and click Next 7 Click Finish to exit the speaker setup ...

Page 52: ...tting up a Wi Fi connection in Windows 8 1 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 apps 2 From the Charm bar select Settings and click the network icon 3 Selectthewirelessnetworkthatyouwanttoconnecttofromthe list 4 Click Connect NOTE You may be prompted to enter a security key to connect to...

Page 53: ...ttheWi Fistatus 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 54: ...onnection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP PPPoE or static IP network connection 1 From the Start screen click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode 2 FromtheWindows taskbar right clickthenetworkicon and click Open Network and Sharing Center 3 From the...

Page 55: ...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 Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 2 Cli...

Page 56: ...ther of the following to shut down your ASUS All in One PC Tap click from the Charms bar then tap click Shut down to do a normal shutdown If your ASUS All in One PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your ASUS All in One PC turns off ...

Page 57: ...sts 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 BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Quickly enter the BIOS To access the BIOS When your ASUS All in One PC is off press the power butt...

Page 58: ... up all your data before using this option To reset your PC 1 Press F9 during bootup IMPORTANT To go through POST follow any of the ways described in the section Quickly enter the BIOS in Chapter 3 2 From the screen click Troubleshoot 3 Select Reset your PC 4 Click Next 5 Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed 6 Select Just remove my files 7 Click Reset ...

Page 59: ...back up all your important data To create a USB recovery drive 1 Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen NOTE For details refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows apps 2 From the Control Panel s System and Security click Find and fix problems 3 Click Recovery Create a recovery drive 4 Click Next 5 SelecttheUSBstoragedevicewhereyouwanttocopytherecovery files 6 Cli...

Page 60: ...tings 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 Launch the Charms bar 2 Click Settings Change PC Settings General 3 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstallWindows option Under this option click Get Started 4 Followtheonscreeninstructionstocompletethereinstallationand reset pr...

Page 61: ...erals any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector such as external power supply battery pack etc before removing the compartment cover IMPORTANT Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on RAM module upgrades for your ASUS All in One PC Purchase RAM modules from authorized retailers of this ASUS All in One PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability NO...

Page 62: ... install a RAM module 1 Loosen the screw of the ASUS All in One PC s compartment cover 2 Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from your ASUS All in One PC Set aside 3 Remove the metal cover on selected models then set aside ...

Page 63: ...Use both hands in performing this step The RAM module fits in one orientation only If it does not fit try reversing it Ensure that the RAM module is seated securely in place The side notches of the RAM module should be firmly fixed in place 6 Replace the compartment cover 7 Secure the compartment cover using the screw that you removed earlier in step 1 30o angle notches ...

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Page 65: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures...

Page 66: ...erated in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range This device complies with Industry Canada licence 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 RF exposure warning The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limi...

Page 67: ...ure 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of th...

Page 68: ...r toute interference notamment les interferences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement Informations concernant l exposition aux frequences radio RF La puissance de sortie emise par l appareil de sans fil est inferieure a la limite d exposition aux frequences radio d Industry Canada IC Utilisez l appareil de sans fil de facon a minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal India Ro...

Page 69: ...950 Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 EN 301 489 3 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe...

Page 70: ...etooth 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 Equipme...

Page 71: ...er s instructions No Exposure to Liquids DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture This product is not waterproof or oil proof This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery shouldnotbeplacedinmunicipalwaste Checklocalregulations for disposal of electronic products DONOTthrowthebatteryinmu...

Page 72: ...tal regulations In addition ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements Please refer to http csr asus com english Compliance htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declarations EU REACH SVHC Korea RoHS ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to...

Page 73: ...To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods TV tuner Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to section 820 93 of the National Electric Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specify that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the buildi...

Page 74: ...Y 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 To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http w...

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Page 76: ...acturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel 886 2 2894 3447 Address 4F No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe ASUSTeK Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY ...

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