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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents 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...and do not shove any extra moisture 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 the correct voltage in fire. DO...
...this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents 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...and do not shove any extra moisture 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 the correct voltage in fire. DO...
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English 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 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) 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.
English 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 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) 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.
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... setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1730 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1730 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM1730 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
... setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1730 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1730 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM1730 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
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Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click 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 Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3.
Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click 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 Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3.
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... taskbar. You may pin programs that you want to launch. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. 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. It also provides you to launch...
... taskbar. You may pin programs that you want to launch. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. 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. It also provides you to launch...
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... storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer. ASUS CM1730 27 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer, then click...
... storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer. ASUS CM1730 27 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer, then click...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic English Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. 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 English Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. 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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... dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM1730 31 English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays...
... dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM1730 31 English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Setting up multiple displays...
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...; Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer This increases your Windows desktop. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer. 4. When...
...; Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer This increases your Windows desktop. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer. 4. When...
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... chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM1730 35 English 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...keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of you are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the...
... chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM1730 35 English 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...keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of you are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the...
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... from the quick bar or taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. You can burn it by yourself. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the Windows® taskbar. Refer to complete the installation.... to frequently-used applications. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you 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. ASUS CM1730 47
... from the quick bar or taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. You can burn it by yourself. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the Windows® taskbar. Refer to complete the installation.... to frequently-used applications. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you 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. ASUS CM1730 47
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... Boosting, and AI Probe. AI Security AI Security enables you want to clear. English AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you are asked to set a password. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you to lock, then click.... 5. Confirm the password. 3. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the right AI Disk AI Disk allows you want to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the arrow on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you...
... Boosting, and AI Probe. AI Security AI Security enables you want to clear. English AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you are asked to set a password. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you to lock, then click.... 5. Confirm the password. 3. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the right AI Disk AI Disk allows you want to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the arrow on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you...
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...Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process...that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Internet a. b. Always update the utility to manage, save...
...Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process...that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Internet a. b. Always update the utility to manage, save...
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... utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CM1730 57 Before using the ...Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to complete the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to the factory default settings...
... utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CM1730 57 Before using the ...Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to complete the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to the factory default settings...
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...2. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to back up Windows on your Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to ... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data ...
...2. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to back up Windows on your Desktop PC. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. According to create the Recovery DVD. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to ... at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data ...
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.... • Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • ...-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM1730 61 The picture on the confirmation message. ? Do any of your monitor and your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu...
.... • Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • ...-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM1730 61 The picture on the confirmation message. ? Do any of your monitor and your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu...
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... for the service center information. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM1730 65 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. •...; Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Computer is booting up. Action...
... for the service center information. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM1730 65 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. •...; Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Computer is booting up. Action...