Asus B202: instruction

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Eee Box PC

User Manual

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E3870

First Edition V1

May 2008

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correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding

the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior

notice.

Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................3

Notices ..........................................................................................................5

Safety information ....................................................................................7

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Notes for this manual .............................................................................. 9

Welcome ....................................................................10

Package contents ....................................................................................10

Knowing your Eee Box PC ........................................11

Front view ..................................................................................................11

Rear view ....................................................................................................13

Positioning your Eee Box PC ....................................15

Installing the stand .................................................................................15

Installing your Eee Box PC to a monitor .........................................16

Setting up your Eee Box PC ......................................17

Connecting to a display ........................................................................17

Connecting to USB devices .................................................................17

Connecting to a network device .......................................................18

Turning on the system ..........................................................................18

Using your Eee Box PC ..............................................19

Configuring wireless connection ......................................................19

Configuring wired connection ...........................................................20

Using a static IP .................................................................................20

Using a dynamic IP (PPPoE connection) ..................................21

ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................24

Eee Box Express Gate .............................................................................25

The first screen ..................................................................................25

The Express Gate environment ...................................................25

Knowing the Express Gate keyboard shortcuts ....................26

Using the Configuration panel ....................................................27

Using the LaunchBar .......................................................................28

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Recovering your system ...........................................30

Using the recovery DVD .......................................................................30

Using the hidden partition ..................................................................32

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

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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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to

the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC

regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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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-003.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and

other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology

must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended

for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

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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

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instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you

operate your system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a

radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand.

Never use the system alone without the stand.

• Openings 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 40˚C.

• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere

rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not

exceed its ampere rating.

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 with the

product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

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• Liquid has been spilled into the system.

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• 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. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

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.

Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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Notes for this manual

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of

the following symbols used throughout this manual.

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WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent

injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Installing your Eee Box PC to a

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monitor

You can also install your Eee Box PC to the back of a monitor. To do

so:

1. Secure the metal shelf (optional accessory) to your monitor with

four screws.

To fasten the metal shelf, your monitor must comply with VESA75

or VESA100 standard.

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2. Place your Eee Box PC on the metal shelf noting the correct

alignment, and then secure the PC to the shelf with a coin.

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Setting up your Eee Box PC

You need to connect peripherals before using your Eee Box PC.

Connecting to a display

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Connect one end of a DVI cable to the display (

1

) and the other end

to the DVI port on the system rear panel (

2

).

2

1

Connecting to USB devices

Connect USB devices like keyboards, mouse devices, and printers to

the USB ports on the system rear panel.

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Connecting to a network device

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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.

3

4

2

1

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Using your Eee Box PC

Conguring wireless connection

To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below:

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Connect the supplied wireless antenna to your Eee Box PC to

enhance wireless signal reception.

1. From the Windows®

notification area, right-click

the wireless network icon

and select View Available

Wireless Networks.

2. Select the wireless network

you want to connect to from

the list and click Connect.

Enter the network security

key if necessary.

3. After connection was

established, you will see

Connected.

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Conguring wired connection

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To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below:

Using a static IP

1. Right-click the network icon

on the notification area and

select Open Network

Connections.

2. Right-click

Local Area

Connection and select

Properties.

3. Hightlight Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) and click

Properties.

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