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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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...detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 prevent the system from getting overheated. ...• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent ...
...detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 prevent the system from getting overheated. ...• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent ...
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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 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. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 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. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
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Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Turn your computer. 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/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2.
Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Turn your computer. 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/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2.
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... constantly displayed on the Start menu. Select the task that you want to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to hide the program. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. The list...
... constantly displayed on the Start menu. Select the task that you want to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to hide the program. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. The list...
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... Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 Doing so may cause data...
... Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS CM6870 27 Doing so may cause data...
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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 your computer The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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.
ENGLISH 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 Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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..., or as an extension to enlarge your computer. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. 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: 1.... To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to be...
..., or as an extension to enlarge your computer. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. 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: 1.... To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to be...
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... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. ENGLISH 3. Then click Keep Changes on your computer Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate...
... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. ENGLISH 3. Then click Keep Changes on your computer Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate...
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ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. • Adjust the height of your thighs. This... your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly...
ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. • Adjust the height of your thighs. This... your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly...
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... bar or taskbar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to complete the installation. Click the arrow on the taskbar. ASUS CM6870 53 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then... click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive....
... bar or taskbar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to complete the installation. Click the arrow on the taskbar. ASUS CM6870 53 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then... click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive....
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... DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your backups, synced files...and password protected data from here. or select "Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is pre-installed on some models...
... DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this utility. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup your most important data with simple steps: preset a backup shcedule with your backups, synced files...and password protected data from here. or select "Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is pre-installed on some models...
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...on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. Press to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). Press during ...bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup...
...on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. Press to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM6870 61 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as network settings). Press during ...bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. System Image Backup...
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...drive before the system recovery. 5. According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring will overwrite... on your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on bootup and select...
...drive before the system recovery. 5. According to Microsoft, you may be labeled as instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring will overwrite... on your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on bootup and select...
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... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to the documentation came with your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 ENGLISH ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is centered in...
... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to the documentation came with your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 65 ENGLISH ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is centered in...
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... ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is powering on. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions.... Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...
... ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is powering on. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions.... Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...