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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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...before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure...or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...
...before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure...or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...
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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 x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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 x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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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... know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read...
... know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn your computer. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn on your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn your computer. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn on your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
... programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
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... USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. Click from your computer. ASUS CM6870 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels...
... USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. Click from your computer. ASUS CM6870 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 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. ENGLISH 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 28 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. ENGLISH 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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...multiple displays: 1. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display,...extension to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 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. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2.
...multiple displays: 1. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display,...extension to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 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. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2.
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... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this options...
... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this options...
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...for support to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your ...with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. 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 ...
...for support to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your ...with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. 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 ...
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...models without an operating system, follow the steps below to display the menu's contents. Click the arrow on the desktop. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar ...is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either... Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. ASUS CM6870 53
...models without an operating system, follow the steps below to display the menu's contents. Click the arrow on the desktop. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar ...is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either... Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. ASUS CM6870 53
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...: preset a backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical drive. The webstorage quick bar appears in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from... the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. This utility is pre-installed on some models. Launching Webstorage To launch...
...: preset a backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical drive. The webstorage quick bar appears in the Windows® taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from... the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. This utility is pre-installed on some models. Launching Webstorage To launch...
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...the system to the factory default settings. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. System Recovery: This feature ...to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to its original working state. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the ...
...the system to the factory default settings. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. System Recovery: This feature ...to a network drive and make a backup copy of the following recovery options. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to its original working state. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the ...
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...may be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before...instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
...may be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before...instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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... is distorted. • It is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is caused by the different resolutions of the following to fit your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not muted, click...
... is distorted. • It is not respond. 1. The DVD drive eject button is caused by the different resolutions of the following to fit your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not muted, click...
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Update the BIOS to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM6870 69 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The system temperature is normal. Action It is too high. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest...
Update the BIOS to your computer is working in use. ASUS CM6870 69 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The system temperature is normal. Action It is too high. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest...