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...first time 29 Using the Windows® UI 30 Working with Windows® apps 33 Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...Connecting microphone and speakers 43 Connecting multiple external displays 47 Connecting an HDTV 50 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Using the optical drive 56 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 59 Chapter 5: Connecting...
...first time 29 Using the Windows® UI 30 Working with Windows® apps 33 Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...Connecting microphone and speakers 43 Connecting multiple external displays 47 Connecting an HDTV 50 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 53 Using the memory card reader 54 Using the optical drive 56 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 59 Chapter 5: Connecting...
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Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and...short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage 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 ...NOT place on top and do not try to Section 820-93 of cable entry as practical. TV Tuner (on the Desktop PC to the point of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in your retailer. DO NOT...
Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and...short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage 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 ...NOT place on top and do not try to Section 820-93 of cable entry as practical. TV Tuner (on the Desktop PC to the point of the National Electric Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in your retailer. DO NOT...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 10
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All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Power button Power button CM6330 Power button CM6730 Power button CM6830 4. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on your ... Press the power button on the power switch. (CM6830 only) 2. M11AA For details on your computer after setting up your computer. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 27 ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2.
Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Power button Power button CM6330 Power button CM6730 Power button CM6830 4. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on your ... Press the power button on the power switch. (CM6830 only) 2. M11AA For details on your computer after setting up your computer. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 27 ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2.
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Some apps require signing in to your Desktop PC. Live tiles User account Zoom in just one place. It includes the following features you need in /out button for easy access. It helps ...
Some apps require signing in to your Desktop PC. Live tiles User account Zoom in just one place. It includes the following features you need in /out button for easy access. It helps ...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 31 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 31 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
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...in�t�e�r��to� change to a new location. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to browse through the apps. Press to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from the Start ...;�a�p�p�'�s�s�c�r�e�e�n��, �p�r�e�s�s���. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 33 Unpinning apps To unpin an app from Start. D��ra��g��...
...in�t�e�r��to� change to a new location. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to browse through the apps. Press to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from the Start ...;�a�p�p�'�s�s�c�r�e�e�n��, �p�r�e�s�s���. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 33 Unpinning apps To unpin an app from Start. D��ra��g��...
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ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to Start. 34 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon.
ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to Start. 34 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon.
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The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can .... • Press C�>��. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 35 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer...
The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. It consists of several tools that can .... • Press C�>��. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 35 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer...
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... Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social... Search This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC.
... Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to share applications via social... Search This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC.
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... pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. A screen resolution of the display panel. Using your screen. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 37 This second app will automatically appear in the smaller display area. 2. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to use Snap: 1. Use your keyboard • Launch an app then press...
... pixels is required to activate Snap onscreen. A screen resolution of the display panel. Using your screen. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 37 This second app will automatically appear in the smaller display area. 2. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to use Snap: 1. Use your keyboard • Launch an app then press...
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.... Opens the Second screen pane. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens the Devices pane. Activates the Lock screen. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Opens the Share pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 38 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Opens... use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop.
.... Opens the Second screen pane. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens the Devices pane. Activates the Lock screen. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Opens the Share pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 38 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Opens... use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop.
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... to sleep To put your screen. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Allows you to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your screen. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 39 Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function...
... to sleep To put your screen. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Allows you to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your screen. ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 39 Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function...
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...a trained service personnel. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 40 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following two ways... and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press during the system bootup and requests you to run when you turn on your...
...a trained service personnel. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 40 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following two ways... and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press during the system bootup and requests you to run when you turn on your...
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The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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 the rear panel. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. Front panel CM6330 CM6730 CM6830 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA M11AA 41
The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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 the rear panel. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. Front panel CM6330 CM6730 CM6830 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA M11AA 41
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... device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. ENGLISH Rear panel DVI HDMI CM6330/CM6730/M11AA USB3.0 ports CM6830 You can connect your computer Click from your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to the USB 3.0 ports. To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device...
... device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. ENGLISH Rear panel DVI HDMI CM6330/CM6730/M11AA USB3.0 ports CM6830 You can connect your computer Click from your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to the USB 3.0 ports. To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device...
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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 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 Headphone and Mic CM6330 CM6730 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 43
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you 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 Headphone and Mic CM6330 CM6730 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 43
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... monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. CM6330 CM6730 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 47 To set display modes. Turn off your computer. When a graphics card is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...
... monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. CM6330 CM6730 ASUS CM6330, CM6730, CM6830, and M11AA 47 To set display modes. Turn off your computer. When a graphics card is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...