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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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... are using an adapter or extension cord. 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 the correct voltage in your area. DO NOT... use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ...
... are using an adapter or extension cord. 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 the correct voltage in your area. DO NOT... use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (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 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (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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... casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC! ENGLISH Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
... casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC! ENGLISH Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
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Power button 4. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn on the power switch. 2. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. ASUS CM6830 17 Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
Power button 4. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn on the power switch. 2. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. ASUS CM6830 17 Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
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...the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to hide the program. ASUS CM6830 19 Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch... want to do. Click the icon again to launch the Start menu. 2. To use the Getting Started item: 1. 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. You may pin programs that you...
...the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on your computer. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to hide the program. ASUS CM6830 19 Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch... want to do. Click the icon again to launch the Start menu. 2. To use the Getting Started item: 1. 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. You may pin programs that you...
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... to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6830 26 Click from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. To connect a USB storage device...storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. USB3.0 ports Front panel Rear panel You can connect your...
... to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6830 26 Click from your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. To connect a USB storage device...storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. USB3.0 ports Front panel Rear panel You can connect your...
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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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27
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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27
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...display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic ... details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to your computer ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to your computer. Refer to connect multiple external displays...
...display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic ... details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to your computer ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to your computer. Refer to connect multiple external displays...
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This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 31 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to use the additional monitor as a ...
This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6830 31 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to use the additional monitor as a ...
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ASUS CM6830 33 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 glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks.... If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure 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 and hips at an ...
ASUS CM6830 33 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 glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks.... If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure 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 and hips at an ...
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...Main menu icon to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Follow the onscreen instructions to display the menu's contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to complete the installation. ASUS CM6830 51 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard ...appears. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a...
...Main menu icon to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Follow the onscreen instructions to display the menu's contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to complete the installation. ASUS CM6830 51 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard ...appears. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a...
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... Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM6830 55 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). 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 ... your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to its default settings. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup: This feature allows...
... Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM6830 55 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). 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 ... your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to its default settings. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup: This feature allows...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Remove the external...blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to do so, during the recovery process or else your Desktop PC. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your partitions will overwrite your important data before performing system recovery on bootup and select ... Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery. To use the Recovery DVD: 1.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Remove the external...blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to do so, during the recovery process or else your Desktop PC. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your partitions will overwrite your important data before performing system recovery on bootup and select ... Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery. To use the Recovery DVD: 1.
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To change the screen resolution: 1. ENGLISH ? Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right ...To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with your HDTV. ASUS CM6830 59 The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . Then click Keep Changes on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your ...
To change the screen resolution: 1. ENGLISH ? Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right ...To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with your HDTV. ASUS CM6830 59 The DVD drive eject button is displayed as . Then click Keep Changes on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your ...
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... the computer. 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. There is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to its full... you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. Action It is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM6830 63
... the computer. 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. There is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to its full... you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. Action It is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM6830 63