English User Manual ET232 Series ET2321I ET2322I
English E9051 Revised Edition V2 March 2014 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents English About this manual................................................................................................................................................. 5 Conventions used in this manual........................................................................................................................ 6 Icons.................................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents English Windows® UI............................................................................................................................................................. 28 Start screen.................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Windows® apps..........................................................................................................................
About this manual English This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your All-in-One PC. Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardware components of your All-in-One PC. Chapter 2: Using your All-in-One PC This chapter provides you with information on using your All-in-One PC. Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 This chapter provides an overview of using Windows® 8.1 in your All-in-One PC.
Conventions used in this manual English To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed 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 All-in-One PC's data and components.
Safety information English Your All-in-One PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology e•uipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety 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.
Sound Pressure Warning English Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss or permanent damage to hearing. Increasing the volume and e•ualizer beyond default levels increases the output voltage and sound pressure produced by the earphones or headphones.
English Package contents ET2321I ET2322I ET2321I ET2322I All-in-One PC ET232 Series, stand, and screw Wired/wireless keyboard (Optional) Wired/wireless mouse (Optional) Power cord AC adapter TV connector (Optional) Warranty Card KBM USB receiver dongle (Optional) ABC GHI k Gu id e MNO 5 6 TUV 7 8 * 0 CLEAR R 3 JKL 4 Quic DEF 2 1 PQRS WXYZ 9 # ENTER G Y B T Subwoofer (Optional) •uick Start Guide Remote Control (Optional) NOTE: The keyboard, mouse, AC adapter, remote
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup English Getting to know your All-in-One PC Front view ET2321I ET2322I 10 All-in-One PC ET232 Series
English Digital microphone (Built-in) This built-in digital microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, audio recordings, and multimedia applications. Webcam The built-in webcam with the built-in digital microphone allows you to start video chats online. Webcam LED Indicates that the built-in webcam is enabled. Digital microphone (on selected models) This digital microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, audio recordings, and multimedia applications.
Rear view English Antenna socket (on selected models) Connect standard indoor or outdoor male antenna connectors to receive over-the-air broadcast TV signals. NOTE: The antenna socket is available for models with the optional TV Tuner card. Power input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter. WARNING! The power adapter may get warm or hot when in use.
English HDMI Input Port When using the HDMI-in mode, use the HDMI Input port for receiving video/audio signals from another source such as a set-top-box or DVD player. HDMI Output Port Connect this port with devices e•uipped with an HDMI input port, such as an LCD monitor or projector. USB 3.0 port with Ai Charger II This USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus 3.0) ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible to USB 2.0.
Bottom view (without the stand) English USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras, and printers. 6-in-1 Memory card reader This All-in-One PC has a built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS, MS PRO cards.
English Menu down button When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move down to the menu selections. You can also use this button to decrease the value of selected menu items such as brightness, contrast, volume, etc. MENU button Press to display the menu. Press this button to enter/select the highlighted icon (function) while the OSD is activated. Menu up button When adjusting the menu settings, press this button to move up to the menu selections.
Right side view English 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 using your media player or by right-clicking the optical drive icon in Windows File Explorer and clicking Eject.
English Chapter 2: Using your All-in-One PC Assembling the base of your All-in-One PC 1. 2. Place the All-in-One PC on a flat and stable surface such as a table or desk. screw Align and attach the base to the stand. Ensure that the stand is fitted firmly and aligned properly to the base. base stand NOTE: The stand fits to the base in one orientation only. 3. Secure the base to the stand with the bundled screw using a Phillips or a flat screwdriver. You can also use a coin or token.
Setting up your All-in-One PC English Connecting a wired keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard and the mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel. Connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse 1. Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse. 2. Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse to a USB port. 3. You can begin using the wireless keyboard and mouse. NOTES: • Reconnect the wireless keyboard and mouse with the wireless dongle if they lose connection.
English Powering on your All-in-One PC Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear panel ( 1, 2, and 3 ) and then press the Power button on the front panel (4) of the 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 All-in-One PC, refer to the section Turning off your All-inOne PC in Working with Windows® 8.1.
Using the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu English The On Screen Display (OSD) menu will display when you: 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the rear HDMI input port. Using the OSD Menu To display the OSD menu, press the Menu button on the front panel. To navigate through the OSD functions or modify OSD settings, press the Menu Up or Menu Down keys on the front panel. To activate the selected function, press the Menu button again.
English System Setup -- OSD Setup: 1. H-Position - Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. 2. V-Position - Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. 3. OSD Timeout - Sets the display duration of OSD menu from 10 to 120 seconds. 4. DDC/CI - Enables or disables the DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface). -- Information: Displays resolution and refresh rate. -- Language: Sets the OSD language. -- All Reset: Resets all OSD settings to defaults. Exit Exit from the OSD menu.
English Using touch screen panel gestures on Windows® 8.1 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 display panel. 22 Left edge swipe Right edge swipe Swipe from the left edge of the screen to shuffle your running apps. Swipe from the right edge of the screen to launch the Charms bar.
Zoom out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel. Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel. Tap/Double tap Tap/click and hold • • • Tap an app to launch it. On Desktop mode, double-tap an item to launch it. All-in-One PC ET232 Series • English Zoom in 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.
Swipe down Swipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen. Swipe down from the Apps screen to return to the Start screen.
English Setting up a secondary display via the HDMIoutput port If you want to use a high-definition TV as an audio output device, connect it to the Home Theater PC and follow the steps below to configure the audio settings. To configure the audio output via an HDMI device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode. NOTE: For more details, refer to the section Start screen under Using Windows® 8.1. 2.
English 26 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.
English Chapter 3: Working with Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your ASUS All-in-One PC. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Pick a language to use on your ASUS All-in-One PC. 3. Carefully read the License Terms.
Windows® UI English The Window® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. It includes the following features 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 programs and 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.
English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access your ASUS All-in-One PC settings. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen NOTE: Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
English Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then tap/click on the recent app’s thumbnail to revert back to that running app. If you launched more than one app, slide down to show all running apps. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap/click to go back to the Start screen. lower left corner NOTE: You can also press Start screen.
Start button English Windows® 8.1 features the Start button that allows you to switch between the two most recent apps that you opened. The Start button 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.
Start button on Desktop mode English Context menu The context menu appears as a box filled with •uick 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.
Customizing your Start screen English Windows® 8.1 also enables you to customize your Start screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode 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.
Working with Windows® apps English Use your ASUS All-in-One PC’s touch screen panel or keyboard to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps Tap an app to launch it. 1. Press 2. Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. to launch your selected app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps. Moving apps Tap and hold the app tile then drag it to a new location.
English Accessing All Apps Aside from the apps already pinned on your Start screen, 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.
English Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using your ASUS All-in-One PC's touch screen panel or keyboard. • Swipe up from the Start screen to launch the Apps screen. • On the Start screen, click the From the Start screen, Press button. then press . Pinning more apps on the Start screen You can pin more apps on the Start screen using your touch screen panel. 36 1. Launch the Apps screen. 2. Tap and hold the app to launch its settings bar then tap selected app to the Start screen.
Charms bar English The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several charms that allow you to share applications and provide •uick access for customizing the settings of your ASUS All-in-One 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.
Inside the charms bar English Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your ASUS All-in-One PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via 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.
Snap feature English The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS All-in-One PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap Perform the following steps to activate Snap using your ASUS All-in-One PC’s touch screen panel or keyboard. 1. Launch the app you wish to snap. 2. Tap and hold the app then drag it to the left or right side of the display panel. 3.
Other keyboard shortcuts English Using the keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8.1.
English Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charms 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 Turning off your All-in-One PC Do either of the following to shut down your All-in-One PC: the Charm bar then tap > Shut down to do a normal • Tap from shutdown.
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet English Access emails, surf the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites on or from your PC using wireless/Wi-Fi or wired connection. Setting 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.
In the Network and Sharing Center window, select the 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 to save and exit.
Wired connection English 1. Use a network (RJ-45) cable to connect your ASUS All-in-One PC to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 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.
Configuring a static IP network connection 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.
Click the Bluetooth logo on the System Tray and select Add a Device from the context menu . 3. In the PC settings window, click Add a device to look for an available Bluetooth devices. 4. Select a Bluetooth device from the list. 5. From the Bluetooth passcode, select Yes to confirm and pair the All-in-One PC with the Bluetooth device. English 2.
English Chapter 5: Recovering your system Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. 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.
Recovering your system English Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before using this option. To reset your PC: 1. Press during bootup. IMPORTANT! To go through POST, follow any of the ways described in the section •uickly enter the BIOS in Chapter 3. 48 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.
English Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC’s settings. Creating a USB recovery drive WARNING! All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Before you proceed, ensure that you 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.
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows English Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option 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. 50 1. Launch the Charms bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
English Appendices Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
• English • Connect the e•uipment 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. IMPORTANT! Outdoor operations in the 5.15~5.25GHz band is prohibited. This device has no Ad-hoc capability for 5250~5350 and 5470~5725 MHz. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the guarantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the e•uipment.
English Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. 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. Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) Cet appareil numéri•ue de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth English This e•uipment complies with the re•uirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications E•uipment and mutual recognition of conformity. is for class II device. 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 ETSI 2.412-2.
English Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation re•uirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.
ENERGY STAR complied product English ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS 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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