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... 1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 ...Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter ...
... 1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 ...Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter ...
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...any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. vii DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect... 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 or use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
...any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. vii DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect... 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 or use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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. ix
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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. ix
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... purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1630 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to view its corresponding description. 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Essentio CM1630 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 7 6 5 ASUS CM1630 Click the number to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
... purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1630 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to view its corresponding description. 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Essentio CM1630 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 7 6 5 ASUS CM1630 Click the number to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn on your computer. Power button 4. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2.
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn on your computer. Power button 4. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2.
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Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ...
Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ...
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... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS CM1630 3-1 Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer...
... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS CM1630 3-1 Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 3-2 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. 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 3-2 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. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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Turn off your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1630 3-5 Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is set to ... to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your ...
Turn off your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1630 3-5 Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is set to ... to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your ...
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... 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to your computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. 3. This increases your Windows desktop. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to show... desktop only on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Then click Keep Changes on ...
... 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to your computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. 3. This increases your Windows desktop. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to show... desktop only on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Then click Keep Changes on ...
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...back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM1630 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your...º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This...
...back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM1630 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your...º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This...
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The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. ASUS CM1630 6-1 After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the package. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to section Recovering your system for details. If Autorun is disabled,... Manager folder in the optical drive. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities The support DVD and Recovery DVD are not included in the Windows...
The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. ASUS CM1630 6-1 After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the package. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to section Recovering your system for details. If Autorun is disabled,... Manager folder in the optical drive. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities The support DVD and Recovery DVD are not included in the Windows...
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... display items on the taskbar. Click the Close button to display the menu's contents. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you want to clear. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to quit the AI Manager. Click the... arrow on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the AI Disk icon on the Main menu icon to switch between full window and quick bar. Click...
... display items on the taskbar. Click the Close button to display the menu's contents. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you want to clear. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to quit the AI Manager. Click the... arrow on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the AI Disk icon on the Main menu icon to switch between full window and quick bar. Click...
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... BIOS from a BIOS file a. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the...
... BIOS from a BIOS file a. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from the...
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...state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 3. Before ... Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 6-16 Chapter 6:...
...state. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Using the Recovery Partition: 1. 3. Before ... Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 6-16 Chapter 6:...
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...the optical drive. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your Desktop PC needs to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and ...utilities. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use later to restore the system to Microsoft, you can use the Recovery DVD: 1. ASUS CM1630...
...the optical drive. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Your Desktop PC needs to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and ...utilities. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use later to restore the system to Microsoft, you can use the Recovery DVD: 1. ASUS CM1630...
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...Changes on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to the documentation came with your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon ...electrical source and turned on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your HDTV. ? The picture on the confirmation message. ? ASUS CM1630 7-3 Adjust the screen resolution to fit your speak is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. When the ...
...Changes on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to the documentation came with your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon ...electrical source and turned on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your HDTV. ? The picture on the confirmation message. ? ASUS CM1630 7-3 Adjust the screen resolution to fit your speak is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. When the ...