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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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... 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 shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in environments...
... 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 shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in environments...
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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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... in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
... in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Click to turn on the power switch. 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 ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button ON OFF 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Click on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
Click to turn on the power switch. 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 ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button ON OFF 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Click on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
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...® 7 You may pin programs that you want to launch. 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.
...® 7 You may pin programs that you want to launch. 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.
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...Click from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. ASUS CG8270 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. To remove ...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices ...
...Click from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. ASUS CG8270 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. To remove ...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices ...
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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 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. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer 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. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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To set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CG8270 31 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 ...display during POST. When a graphics card is set to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output...
To set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CG8270 31 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 ...display during POST. When a graphics card is set to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output...
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... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer Do any ... setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ENGLISH 3.
... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer Do any ... setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ENGLISH 3.
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... spine is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to...and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows...Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CG8270 35
... spine is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to...and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows...Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CG8270 35
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... the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. If Autorun is a utility which gives you to quit the AI Manager. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space ...quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Exit button Switch to main...Security, and AI Booting. Click the Minimize button to complete the installation. Click the arrow on the desktop. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to browse through the utilities in the ...
... the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. If Autorun is a utility which gives you to quit the AI Manager. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space ...quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Exit button Switch to main...Security, and AI Booting. Click the Minimize button to complete the installation. Click the arrow on the desktop. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to browse through the utilities in the ...
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...from here. Right-click the mouse to MySyncFolder for complete data backup. ASUS CG8270 57 The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. This utility is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, ...: preset a backup shcedule with your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Drive Allows your to switch between the quick bar and the main window. MySyncFolder To store the updated...
...from here. Right-click the mouse to MySyncFolder for complete data backup. ASUS CG8270 57 The webstorage quick bar appears in the optical drive. This utility is internet connection. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, ...: preset a backup shcedule with your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Drive Allows your to switch between the quick bar and the main window. MySyncFolder To store the updated...
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...to complete the recovery process. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data ...as network settings). Follow the onscreen instructions to a network drive and make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press to the factory default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows you to...
...to complete the recovery process. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data ...as network settings). Follow the onscreen instructions to a network drive and make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press to the factory default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows you to...
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... as "CD/DVD") and press to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to be unusable. Your Desktop PC needs to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. ASUS CG8270 63 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system...
... as "CD/DVD") and press to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to be unusable. Your Desktop PC needs to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. ASUS CG8270 63 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system...
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... . • If it is muted, the volume icon is caused by the different resolutions of the following to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV. ASUS CG8270 67 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the... documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to fit your Windows desktop.
... . • If it is muted, the volume icon is caused by the different resolutions of the following to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV. ASUS CG8270 67 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the... documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to fit your Windows desktop.
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... CPU fan. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is too high. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right... fan has been replaced. The system temperature is working in use. The fan runs on its default settings. The fan slows down after turning on . ASUS CG8270 71 Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer.
... CPU fan. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is too high. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right... fan has been replaced. The system temperature is working in use. The fan runs on its default settings. The fan slows down after turning on . ASUS CG8270 71 Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer.