Asus A4310 manual

A4310 Series User Guide[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 2 COP YRIGHT INFORMA TION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stor ed in a retrieval system, or translated into an y language in any form or by any means, exc ept documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the expr es[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 3 Contents About this manual ..................................................................................................... 6 Conv entions used in this manual ........................................................................ 7 T ypography ........................................................................[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 4 Chapter 3: Working with Window s® 8.1 Starting for the first time ......................................................................................... 33 Windows ® UI ................................................................................................................ 34 Start screen ....................[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 5 Chapter 5: Upgrading y our ASUS All-in-One PC Installing a Random-access Memor y module ................................................. 65 Appendices Notices ........................................................................................................................... 69 Feder al Communication Commission In[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 6 About this manual This manual provides inf ormation about the hardware and software features of y our ASUS All-in-One PC, organized through the follo wing chapters: Chapter 1: Hardware Setup This chapter details the hardwar e components of your ASUS All- in-One PC. Chapter 2: Using y our ASUS All-in-One PC This chapter pr[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 7 Conventions used in this manual T o highlight key information in this manual, some texts are pr esented as follows: IMPORT ANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed t o complete a task. NOTE: This message c ontains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks. W ARNING! This messag[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 8 All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are f or refer ence only . Actual product specications and software screen images may vary with territories. V isit the ASUS website at www .asus.com f or the latest information. Icons The icons below indicate the devices y ou can use for completing a series of tasks or [...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 9 Safety information Y our All-in-One ASUS All-in-One PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of saf ety for information technology equipment. However , to ensure your saf ety , it is important that you read the following saf ety instructions. Setting up your sy stem • Readandfollowallinstruc[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 10 • The touch screen r equires periodic cleaning to perform at optimal touch sensitivity . Keep the screen clean from f oreign objects or excessiv e dust accumulation. T o clean the screen: - T urnothesystemanddisconnectthepowerc ordfromthe wall. - Spray a small amount of hous[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 11 Sound Pressure W arning Excessive sound pr essure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss or permanent damage to hearing. Increasing the volume and equalizer beyond default levels incr eases the output voltage and sound pressure produc ed by the earphones or headphones. DC F an W arning Please note that the D[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 12 Package contents NOTES: • Ifanyoftheitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourr etailer . • The keyboard, mouse , and power supply illustrations are f or referenc e only . Actual product specications may vary with territories. MENU MODE ASUS All-in-One PC AC adapter Pow er cord Warr[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 13 Getting to know your ASUS All-in- One PC Chapter 1: Hardware Setup Fr ont view[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 14 W ebcam microphone The built-in digital microphone can be used f or video conferencing , voice narrations , audio recordings , and multimedia applications. W ebcam The built-in camera allows y ou to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS All-in-One PC. On selected models, The built- in webcam comes with a built-i[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 15 Brightness up button Press this butt on to increase the brightness of your ASUS All-in-One PC. Po wer button Press the po wer button to turn your ASUS All-in-One PC onoro . Y oucanalsousethepowerbuttontoputy our ASUS All-in-One PC to sleep or hibernate mode and wake it up from sl[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 16 Left side view Right side view Side views Refer to the follo wing diagrams to identify the components on both sides of the system. 6-in-1 card reader This ASUS All-in-One PC has a built-in memory card reader slot that supports MMC, SD, SDHC, SD XC, MS, and MS PRO cards. USB 2.0 port This USB (Universal Serial Bus) port i[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 17 HDMI-out por t This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Inter face (HDMI) connector and is HDCP compliant for HD DVD , Blu-ray , and other protected content playback. Microphone input jack port This port allows you to connect your ASUS All-in-One PC to an external microphone. Headphone / Audio Out jack This combo j[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 18 Rear view Refer to the follo wing diagram to identify the components on this side of the system. Kensington® lock port The Kensington® lock port allows you to secure y our ASUS All-in-One PC using Kensington® compatible security products. Air vents The air vents allow c ool air to enter and warm air to exit the ASUS A[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 19 Stand Allows you t o position the system upright. Po wer input The bundled power adapter c onverts AC power t o DC power for use with this jack. P ower supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. T o prevent damage to the PC, always use the bundled pow er adapter . W ARNING! The power adapt er may become warm or[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 20 Serial port This 9-pin serial port (COM1) is for serial devices . DIMM door The DIMM door secures the RAM modules of your All-in- One PC. IMPORT ANT! • Y our All-in-One PC comes with a pre -installed RAM module. W e recommend that you purchase the same model and speed of RAM module when you perform an upgrade or rep[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 21 Chapter 2: Using your ASU S All- in- One PC Placing on the desktop Place your ASUS All-in-One PC on a at surface such as a table or desk, and pull the stand open until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of between 15 and 30 degrees fr om an upright position. 15 O 0 O 30 O 0 O[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 22 Installing the wall mount screw (optional) T o mount your ASUS All-in-One PC to the wall, purchase the optional wall mount screws and wall moun t kit (pad and rack; VESA100, 100mm x 100 mm). Install the wall mount screws accor ding to the following instructions. 1. Place your ASUS All-in-One PC face-down on a at sur f[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 23 4. Secure the four wall mount scr ews to the rear panel holes. 3. Remove the four plastic caps , from the rear panel holes,.[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 24 5. Mount the ASUS All-in-One PC onto a rm wall by applying a standard wall mount kit (pad and rack) to the wall mount screw s. Follo w the instructions described in the installation manual that came with your wall mount kit. NOTES: • Thewallmountscrewsar eoptionalaccessories. • The wall?[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 25 Connecting the wired keyboard and mouse Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel. Y ou may also connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB port on the side panel if the keyboard and mouse cable is not long enough.[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 26 Setting up your ASUS All-in-One PC Connecting the wireless k eyboard and mouse (optional) 1. Install batteries into the wireless keyboard and mouse . 3. Y ou can begin using the wireless keyboard and mouse . 2. Connect the wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse t o the USB port.[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 27 Powering on the system Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the r ear panel (1, 2, and 3) and then press the P ower button on the fr ont panel (4) to turn on the system. W ARNING! DO NOT connect the AC power cor d to an AC outlet prior to connecting the DC plug to the system. Doing so may damage the AC-DC[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 28 NOTES: • Theinputvoltageoftheadapteris100 Vac–240 Vac . • Itisrecommendedthatthepowersocketisinclosepro ximitytothe ASUS All-in-One PC. • Thekeyboard,mouse ,andpowersupplyillustrationsaref orreferenc e?[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 29 Using the touch screen The 20-inch L CD screen panel of your A ll-in-One PC provides excellent viewing features f or photos, videos, and other multimedia les on y our PC. On selected models, two-point touch is supported. W ith the two-point touch featur es, you can operat e your All-in-One PC using gestures. NOTE: The[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 30 Using touch scr een panel gestures (on selected models) NOTE: The f ollowing screenshots are f or referenc e only . T he touch screen panel’ s appearance may vary depending on model. The gestures allow y ou to launch programs and acc ess the settings of your ASUS All-in-One PC. The functions can be activated by using t[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 31 T ap/Double tap T ap/click and hold • T ap an app to launch it. • On Desktop mode, double- tap an item to launch it. • T o move an app , tap and hold the app tile and drag it to a new location. • T o close an app, tap and hold the top side of the running app and drag it down to the bottom of the scree[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 32 ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 33 Chapter 3: W orking with W indows® 8.1 NOTE: The operating system varies with country or region. Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring your Windows® 8.1 operating sy stem. T o start your ASUS All-in- One PC for the rst ti[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 34 Windows ® UI Windows® 8.1 c omes with a tile-based user inter face (UI) which allows you to organize and easily ac cess Window s® apps from the Start screen. It also includes the following features tha t you can use while working on your ASUS All-in-One PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully sign[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 35 Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you t o 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[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 36 Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover y our mouse pointer on the upper left corner 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. lower left corner Fr om a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lo[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 37 Hotspot Action top side Hover y our mouse pointer on the top side until it changes to a hand 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 mor e details, refer to the Snap f eature section under Working with Windo ws?[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 38 Start button Windows® 8.1 f eatures the Start button which allows you t o switch between the two most recent apps y ou opened. The Start button may be accessed from the Start screen, while on Desktop mode, and on an y app that is currently open onscreen. Start button on the Start screen NOTE: The actual color of your St[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 39 Cont ext menu The context menu appears as a box lled with quick ac cess to some of the programs inside Windows® 8.1 when you right-click on the Start button. The context menu also includes the follo wing shut down options for your ASUS All-in-One PC: sign out, sleep , shut down, restart. Start button on Desktop mode[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 40 Cust omizing your Start screen Windows® 8.1 also enables y ou to customize your S tart screen, allowing you to boot directly to the Desktop mode and customiz e the arrangement of your apps onscreen. T o customize the settings of your Start screen: 1. Launch the Desktop. 2. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar , except on[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 41 Working with Windows ® apps Use your ASUS All-in-One PC’ s touch screen panel or optional keyboard and mouse to launch, customize, and close apps . Launching apps T ap an app to launch it. Position y our mouse pointer over the app then left- click or tap once to launch it. Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 42 Cust omizing apps Y ou can move, r esize, unpin, or close apps from the S tart screen using any of the follo wing options: Moving apps T ap 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. T ap and hold the app to activate the Customize bar then [...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 43 T ap and hold the top side of the running app then drag it down to the bottom of the scr een to close it. 1. Move your mouse pointer on the t op side of the launched app then wait for the pointer t o change to a hand icon. 2. Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. Fr om the running app ’ s scre[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 44 Ac cessing the Apps screen Aside from the apps already pinned on y our 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 ref erence only . Launching the Apps screen Launch the Apps screen using the follo wing op[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 45 Pinning more apps on the Start screen Y ou can pin more apps on the Start screen using the following options: 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. T ap 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[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 46 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools tha t allow you to share applications and provide quick acc ess for customizing the settings of your ASUS All-in-One PC. Charms bar[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 47 Inside the Charm bar Search This charm allows you t o look for les, applications , or programs in your ASUS A ll-in-One PC. Share This charm allows you t o share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. Fr om the Start screen, you can also use th[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 48 Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you t o work or switch between apps. Snap bar[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 49 Using Snap Activate and use Snap through an y of the following options: 1. Launch the app you wish to snap . 2. Hover the mouse point on the top side of y our screen. 3. Once the pointer changes to a hand ic on, drag then drop the app to the left or right side of the display panel. 4. Launch another app. 1. Launch the ap[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 50 Other keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboar d, you can also use the f ollowing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigat e W indows® 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[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 51 Launches the Project pane Opens the Everywhere option fr om the Search charm Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Acc ess Center Opens the Settings option under the Search charm Opens the c ontext menu of the Star t button Launches the magnier icon and zooms in your screen Zooms out your scr een Opens the Narrator Setti[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 52 1. Fr om the Start screen, launch the Desktop Mode. NOTE: For mor e details, refer t o the section Star t screen under Using Windows® 8.1 . 2. Right-click the V olume M ixer icon on the Windows® taskbar and click Playback devices . 3. Fr om the Playback screen, select Digital Audio (HDMI) . 4. Click C ongure and the[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 53 5. Select Stereo and click Nex t . 6. Tick the F ront left and right option then click Nex t . 7. Click F inish to exit the speaker setup.[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 54 Connecting to the Internet Access emails , sur f the Internet, and share applications via social networking sites on or from your ASUS All-in-One PC using wireless/Wi- Fi or wir ed connection. Setting up a W i-Fi c onnection in W indow s ® 8.1 1. Launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode. N[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 55 Conguring y our Wi-F i bandwidth 1. Launch the Desktop mode then right-click on the taskbar . 2. Select Open Network and Sharing Cen ter . 3. In the Network and Sharing Center window , selec t the W i-F i status beside Connections. 4. In the W i-Fi sta tus window , select Properties > Congure to launch your curr[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 56 W ired connection 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. T urn on your computer . 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. NOTES: • For more details, refer tothe sections Conguring a dynamic IP/PPP[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 57 6. Click Obtain an IP address automa tically and click OK . NOTE: C ontinue to the next steps if you are using PPP oE connection. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing C enter 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 . [...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 58 Setting up a Bluetooth Wireless Connection Bluetooth technology eliminates the need f or cables for connecting to Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices include ASUS All-in-One PCs, Desktop PCs, and mobile phones. NOTE: If your ASUS All-in-One PC do not come with a built-in Bluetooth, you need t[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 59 Turning your ASUS All-in-One PC off Do either of the following to shut down y our ASUS All-in-One PC: • T ap/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 f o[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 60 ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 61 Chapter 4: Rec ov ering your system Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores syst em hardware settings that are needed for sy stem startup in the ASUS All-in- One PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the def[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 62 Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset y our PC option restores y our PC to its factory default settings. IMPORT ANT! Back up all your data before using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press < F9 > during bootup . IMPORT ANT! T o go through POST , follow any of the way s described in the Quickly ente[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 63 Recov ering from a system image le Y ou can create a USB rec overy drive and use this to recov er your PC’ s settings. Creating a USB r ecov ery drive W ARNING! All les on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process. Bef ore you proceed , ensure that you back up all your important data.[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 64 Removing ev erything and reinstalling W indow s Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option. IMPORTANT! Back up all your data befor e using this option. NOTE: This process may take a while t o [...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 65 Chapter 5: Upgrading y our ASUS All-in- One PC Installing a Random-access Memory module Upgrade the memory capacity of your ASUS All-in-One PC by installing a RAM (random-access memory module) in the memor y module compartment or DIMM door . W ARNING! Disconnec t all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommun[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 66 T o install a RAM module: 1. Loosen the screw of the ASUS All-in-One PC’ s compar tment cover . 2. Pull out the compar tment cover and r emove it completely fr om your ASUS All-in-One PC. Set aside. 3. Remove the metal cover then set aside .[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 67 4. Get the RAM module. 5. Align and inser t the RAM module into the RAM module slot ( A) then push it down until it clicks in place (B). NOTES: • Use both hands in performing this step. • The RAM module ts in one orientation only . If it does not t, try reversing it. • Ensure that the RAM module is s[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 68 ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 69 Appendices F ederal C ommunication C ommission Interference Sta tement This equipment h as been tested and found t o comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desig ned to pro vide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential inst[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 70 This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two c onditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired oper ation. This device and its antenna(s) must not b[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 71 Canadian Department of Communications Statemen t This digital apparatus does not ex ceed the Class B limits for r adio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the R adio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with C anadian ICES-003. IC Rad[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 72 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Informa tion The radiated output pow er of the wireless device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The wireless device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human c ontact during normal operation is minimized. Canada, avis d’Industry Can[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 73 Declaration of C onformity (R&T TE directive 1999/5/EC) The following it ems were completed and ar e considered relevan t and sucient: Essential requirements as in [ Article 3] Prot ection requirements for health and saf ety as in [Article 3.1a] T esting for electric safety according to [EN 60950] Prot ection requ[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 74 CE Mark W arning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environmen t, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user ma y be required to take adequate measures. CE marking for devices without wir eless LAN/ Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the r equirements of the EEC direct[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 75 NO DISASSEMBL Y The warr anty does not apply to the products that hav e been disassembled by users Lithium-Ion Battery W arning CAUTION : Danger of explosion if batt ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries accor ding to the man[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 76 REA CH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) r egulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH w ebsite at http:// csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Global Envir onmental Regulation C ompliance and Declaration ASUS f ollows th[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 77 Coa ting Notice IMPORT ANT! T o provide electrical insulation and maintain elec trical safety , a coating is applied to insulate the device ex cept on the areas where the I/O ports are located. Pre vention of Hearing L oss T o prevent possible hearing damage, do not list en at high volume levels for long periods. Recharg[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 78 ENERGY ST AR c omplied product ENERGY ST AR is a joint program of the U .S. Environmental P rotection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment thr ough energy ecient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY ST AR logo comply with the ENERGY ST AR s[...]

ASUS All-in-One PC A4310 79 ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

Manufacturer ASUST eK Computer Inc. T el: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 4F , No . 150, LI- TE RD., PEIT OU, T AIPEI 112, T AIW AN Authorised representativ e in Europe ASUST eK Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY[...]