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... to infringe. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ...Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
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...contents 9 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your 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...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 5 Connecting to...
...contents 9 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your 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...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 5 Connecting to...
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... output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1730 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer.
... output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. DVI HDMI DVI HDMI ASUS CM1730 15 The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer.
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... HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of...
... HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of...
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.... You may also click Next to set up your computer. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Key in the necessary information to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. ASUS CM1730 19 To start using your computer.
.... You may also click Next to set up your computer. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Key in the necessary information to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. ASUS CM1730 19 To start using your computer.
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..., click an icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you want constantly displayed on your computer. It also provides you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. To use the Getting Started item: 1. You may pin programs that...menu, select the item that you want to launch. The list of available tasks appears. 3. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on your computer. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about...
..., click an icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you want constantly displayed on your computer. It also provides you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. To use the Getting Started item: 1. You may pin programs that...menu, select the item that you want to launch. The list of available tasks appears. 3. Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on your computer. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about...
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... notification area, click on the notification area. Managing your files and folders. Click Computer to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this icon to customize. From the dropdown list, ... and notifications You may choose to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to adjust the volume. English Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center ...
... notification area, click on the notification area. Managing your files and folders. Click Computer to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this icon to customize. From the dropdown list, ... and notifications You may choose to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to adjust the volume. English Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center ...
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...Folder. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. 24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your files Setting up a backup To set up backup. Follow ... files that are stored at certain time and date. Click Set up a backup: 1. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your backup mode. To restore your backup destination. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Key in a name for the new ...
...Folder. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. 24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 It allows you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your files Setting up a backup To set up backup. Follow ... files that are stored at certain time and date. Click Set up a backup: 1. If you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your backup mode. To restore your backup destination. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. Key in a name for the new ...
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.... Setting up a user account: 1. Key in this chapter. ASUS CM1730 25 Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. English Protecting your computer. Using Windows® Update Windows Update allows you to check and install ...Select Manage another account. 3. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you want to enhance the security and performance of the new ...
.... Setting up a user account: 1. Key in this chapter. ASUS CM1730 25 Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. English Protecting your computer. Using Windows® Update Windows Update allows you to check and install ...Select Manage another account. 3. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you want to enhance the security and performance of the new ...
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...activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your password's ...hint. 4. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...
...activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your password's ...hint. 4. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it . Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...
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... When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CM1730 31 For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer...
... When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CM1730 31 For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer...
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... Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only... / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Select the display mode from...
... Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only... / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Select the display mode from...
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... to your Desktop PC. This section provides 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 the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the... proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1730 35 Eye level to the top of glare such as windows and straight sunlight...
... to your Desktop PC. This section provides 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 the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the... proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1730 35 Eye level to the top of glare such as windows and straight sunlight...
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...memory card drives. 1 To use each media independently. English Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 36 Chapter 4: Using your computer The built-in memory card... reader on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is keyed so that it...
...memory card drives. 1 To use each media independently. English Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 36 Chapter 4: Using your computer The built-in memory card... reader on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is keyed so that it...
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... button below the drive bay cover to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. While the system is on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CM1730 37 English Using the optical drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. If ... on , do either of the following to close it . Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access the data on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access your files. Place the disc to open the tray. 2. While your system is ...
... button below the drive bay cover to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. While the system is on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CM1730 37 English Using the optical drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. If ... on , do either of the following to close it . Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access the data on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access your files. Place the disc to open the tray. 2. While your system is ...
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... Photo Viewer. 14. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 38 Chapter 4: Using your computer Launches Windows® Media Player. Reduces picture size in Windows® Media Player. Explorer. Press to the MSN download page. Press to... launch Microsoft® Internet Explorer. 20. Increases the system volume. Keys 12. Press to go to play or pause playback in Windows® Internet 22. ASUS SK-2045 keyboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 18 2 ` 19 3 20 4 21 5 22 Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8....
... Photo Viewer. 14. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 38 Chapter 4: Using your computer Launches Windows® Media Player. Reduces picture size in Windows® Media Player. Explorer. Press to the MSN download page. Press to... launch Microsoft® Internet Explorer. 20. Increases the system volume. Keys 12. Press to go to play or pause playback in Windows® Internet 22. ASUS SK-2045 keyboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 18 2 ` 19 3 20 4 21 5 22 Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8....
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.... • Install Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions before . 10. Decreases the system volume. Keys 8. 9. Launches your computer and return to the last page you viewed before using the Internet keys. 40 Chapter 4: Using your computer English BTC 6200C keyboard 1 234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ` Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Returns to the previous working status...
.... • Install Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions before . 10. Decreases the system volume. Keys 8. 9. Launches your computer and return to the last page you viewed before using the Internet keys. 40 Chapter 4: Using your computer English BTC 6200C keyboard 1 234 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ` Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Returns to the previous working status...
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... Modem DVI HDMI RJ-45 cable 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance ...a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connect one end of your Internet connection. Set up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CM1730 43 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/...
... Modem DVI HDMI RJ-45 cable 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 2. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance ...a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connect one end of your Internet connection. Set up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CM1730 43 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/...
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...priority sequence. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you to enable and change password. The application is added to My ...installed device(s), and memory. You can also double click to see the detailed information about your computer. English To unlock the device: 1. Information Click the tab on the file location window.... Favorites list. Click Open on the Information window to launch the selected application. ASUS CM1730 49 AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures,...
...priority sequence. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you to enable and change password. The application is added to My ...installed device(s), and memory. You can also double click to see the detailed information about your computer. English To unlock the device: 1. Information Click the tab on the file location window.... Favorites list. Click Open on the Information window to launch the selected application. ASUS CM1730 49 AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures,...
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...system power-saving solution. When you launch ASUS EPU-4 for optimal power management. 50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Calibration allows the system to complete the installation. Launching ASUS EPU-4 To launch ASUS EPU-4: 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the ASUS EPU-4 icon. 2. The Drivers menu... the support DVD into the optical drive. The ASUS EPU-4 main menu appears. Refer to complete. Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: 1. English ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer. It automatically adjusts the power usage for more ...
...system power-saving solution. When you launch ASUS EPU-4 for optimal power management. 50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Calibration allows the system to complete the installation. Launching ASUS EPU-4 To launch ASUS EPU-4: 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the ASUS EPU-4 icon. 2. The Drivers menu... the support DVD into the optical drive. The ASUS EPU-4 main menu appears. Refer to complete. Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: 1. English ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer. It automatically adjusts the power usage for more ...