Asus Chromebox for meetings User manual

Chromebox for

meetings

User Guide

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Revised Edition V2

March 2014

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Contents

About this user guide ....................................................................................... 4

Package contents ............................................................................................... 5

Getting to know your Chromebox for meetings

Features ................................................................................................................. 8

Front view ............................................................................................................ 8

Left side view ..................................................................................................... 9

Rear view ...........................................................................................................10

Using your Chromebox for meetings

Getting started .................................................................................................. 14

Connect a display panel to your Chromebox for meetings ............... 14

Connect the speakerphone ........................................................................15

Connect the camera ......................................................................................16

Connect the remote control receiver ......................................................17

Connect the AC power adapter to your Chromebox

for Meetings ..................................................................................18

Turn on your Chromebox for meetings .....................................................20

Conguring your Chromebox for meetings

Before you begin using your device for video conferencing ...........22

Setup requirements .......................................................................................22

Setup your system ..........................................................................................24

Enroll your device ........................................................................................... 27

Making a video call .......................................................................................... 30

Create a video call ..........................................................................................30

Leave a video call ............................................................................................ 30

Manage devices and rooms .........................................................................31

Troubleshooting

Fix a problem .....................................................................................................40

Help and support .............................................................................................40

Appendix

Safety information ...........................................................................................42

Regulatory notices ...........................................................................................44

ASUS contact information ............................................................................50

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Chromebox for meetings

About this user guide

This user guide provides information about the hardware and

software features of your Chromebox for meetings, organized

through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting to know your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter details the hardware components of your Chromebox

for meetings.

Chapter 2: Using your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter provides you with information on using your

Chromebox for meetings.

Chapter 3: Conguring your Chromebox for meetings

This chapter provides you with information on setting your

Chromebox for meetings for video conferencing.

Troubleshooting

This section includes instructions on how to x a problem that

you may encounter when using your Chromebox for meetings.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your

Chromebox for meetings.

Conventions used in this user guide

To highlight key information in this user guide, 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 that can help

complete tasks.

TIP: This message contains advice that can help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must

be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and

prevent damage to your device, data and components.

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Package contents

Your Chromebox for meetings package contains the following items:

Chromebox for meetings

AC power adapter*

Camera

Speaker

15 ft. Passive USB extension cable

6 ft. HDMI cable

15 ft. CAT5e Ethernet cable

Mounting hardware

L-mounting bracket

Remote control and receiver

Technical documentations Table mat

*The bundled power adapter may vary with territories.

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NOTES:

• Ifthedeviceoritscomponentsfailormalfunctionduringnormal

and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty

card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective

components.

• Somebundledaccessoriesmayvarywithdierentmodels.

For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user

manuals.

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Getting to know your

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Chromebox for meetings

Features

Front view

Power button

Thepowerbuttonallowsyoutoturnon,turno,orlock

your Chromebox for meetings.

When logged-in, press the power button to lock your

Chromebox for meetings; you will then be prompted to

input the account password.

If you’re in the sign-in screen or in Hangouts, press the

power button to shut down your Chromebox for meetings.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide a transfer

rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible with

USB 2.0. These ports also support the Battery Charging 1.2

technology that allows you to charge your USB devices.

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Left side view

Kensington security slot

The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your

Chromebox for meetings using Kensington® security

products.

Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader enables your Chromebox

for meetings to read and write data to and from MMC/SD

cards.

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Air vents

The air vents allow cooler air to enter your Chromebox for

meetings chassis.

IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and

air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from

obstructions.

Power input

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC

power for use with this port. Power supplied through this

port supplies power to the Chromebox for meetings. To

prevent damage to the Chromebox for meetings, always use

the supplied power adapter.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm

to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and

keep it away from your body.

Rear view

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LAN port

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for connection to a local network.

USB 3.0 ports

These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports provide

a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward

compatible with USB 2.0.

HDMI port

The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port

supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor

to allow viewing on a larger external display.

DisplayPort

The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output

from your Chromebox for meetings to a display device

such as an LCD TV or HD monitor.

Headphone/Mic combo port

The stereo headphone/mic combo port is used to

connect the system’s audio in/out signal to amplied

speakers, headphones or speakerphones.

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Using your Chromebox for

meetings

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Chromebox for meetings

Getting started

Connect a display panel to your Chromebox for

meetings

You can connect a display panel or projector that has the following

connectors:

• HDMIconnector

• DisplayPort

• DVIconnector(usedwithanHDMI–DVIadapter)

NOTE: The HDMI–DVIadapterispurchasedseparately.

Connect display via HDMI port

Connect display via DisplayPort

To connect a display panel to your Chromebox for meetings:

Connect a display cable either to the HDMI port or the DisplayPort.

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Connect the speakerphone

You can connect the speakerphone to any of the USB 3.0 ports on

your Chromebox for meetings.

NOTE: When connecting your speakerphone, you can refer to the

following technical documentation: http://www.jabra.com/products/

pc_headsets/jabra_speak__410_series/jabra_speak_410_ms.

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Connect the camera

You can connect the camera to any of the USB 3.0 ports on your

Chromebox for meetings.

NOTE: When connecting the camera, you can refer to the following

technical documentation: http://www.logitech.com/assets/45920/

hd-pro-webcam-c920-quick-start-guide.pdf.

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Connect the remote control receiver

Insert the remote control receiver dongle to the USB 3.0 port on the

front panel of your Chromebox for meetings.

Remove the anti-discharge battery protector from remote

controller

NOTE: The remote controller and receiver are paired in the factory

and should automatically pair when enabled.

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Connect the AC power adapter to your

Chromebox for meetings

To connect the AC power adapter to your Chromebox for meetings:

A. Plug the AC power cord into a 100 V~240 V power source.

B. Connect the DC power connector into the power (DC) input port

of your Chromebox for meetings.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on

models and your region.

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NOTE:

Power adapter information:

• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac

• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz

• Ratingoutputcurrent:3.42A(65W)

• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V

IMPORTANT!

• WestronglyrecommendthatyouuseonlytheACpoweradapter

that came with your Chromebox for meetings.

• Westronglyrecommendthatyouuseagroundedwallsocket

while using your Chromebox for meetings.

• Thesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyour

Chromebox for meetings.

• TodisconnectyourChromebox for meetings from its main power

supply, unplug your Chromebox for meetings from the power

socket.

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Turn on your Chromebox for meetings

Press the power button to turn on your Chromebox for meetings.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that all peripherals (speakerphone, camera,

remote controller and receiver) and AC power adapter are connected

properly before you turn on your Chromebox for meetings.

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