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...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter...
...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter...
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...the vents on top and do not try to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical...a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service...
...the vents on top and do not try to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical...a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Antenna x1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Antenna x1 (optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your...
... and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Click to turn on your computer. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button ON OFF 4. Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1.
Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Click to turn on your computer. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button ON OFF 4. Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1.
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... to programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. Select the task that you want constantly displayed on your computer. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. You may pin programs that you...
... to programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. Select the task that you want constantly displayed on your computer. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. You may pin programs that you...
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Click from your computer. ASUS CG8270 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and ... panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as...
Click from your computer. ASUS CG8270 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and ... panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as...
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ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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... displays. When a graphics card is set to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. ASUS CG8270 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be the primary display has...
... displays. When a graphics card is set to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. ASUS CG8270 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be the primary display has...
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... appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Do any of your computer Click Apply or OK. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this options to use ... Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to ...
... appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Do any of your computer Click Apply or OK. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this options to use ... Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to ...
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ASUS CG8270 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair ... approximately 90º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with...
ASUS CG8270 35 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair ... approximately 90º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with...
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...restore button to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. The AI Manager quick bar appears on some models. Main The Main menu contains ...Click the Close button to complete the installation. This utility is pre-installed on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab ...
...restore button to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. The AI Manager quick bar appears on some models. Main The Main menu contains ...Click the Close button to complete the installation. This utility is pre-installed on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab ...
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...below to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window. ASUS CG8270 57 Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. Drive Allows your to...downloading or generating a sharing URL. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is pre-installed on some ...
...below to install this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window. ASUS CG8270 57 Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. Drive Allows your to...downloading or generating a sharing URL. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is pre-installed on some ...
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...Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery ... Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to the factory default settings. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options.
...Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery ... Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to the factory default settings. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options.
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... of setting up all your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CG8270 63 According to create the Recovery DVD. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Follow the...
... of setting up all your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CG8270 63 According to create the Recovery DVD. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Follow the...
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... documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change... to fit your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is not respond. 1. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your HDTV. ASUS CG8270 67
... documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change... to fit your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is not respond. 1. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your HDTV. ASUS CG8270 67
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... latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CG8270 71 Action It is booting up. The system temperature is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version...
... latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CG8270 71 Action It is booting up. The system temperature is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version...