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..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, ...
..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS... are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, ...
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Contents Notices ...5 Safety information 7 Conventions used in this guide 8 Where to find more information 8 Package 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 your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 ...
Contents Notices ...5 Safety information 7 Conventions used in this guide 8 Where to find more information 8 Package 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 your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 ...
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Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 47 ASUS AI Manager 53 Ai Charger...55 ASUS Webstorage 56 ASUS Easy Update 58 ASUS Instant On 59 Nero 9 ...60 Recovering your system 61 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 63 ASUS contact information 70
Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 47 ASUS AI Manager 53 Ai Charger...55 ASUS Webstorage 56 ASUS Easy Update 58 ASUS Instant On 59 Nero 9 ...60 Recovering your system 61 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 63 ASUS contact information 70
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.... Please go to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in different regions. These limits are designed to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. If this unit not expressly approved by turning...commitment to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions...
.... Please go to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in different regions. These limits are designed to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. If this unit not expressly approved by turning...commitment to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions...
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Dispose of used for home and other rights owners. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this transmitter must be installed to the manufacturer's instructions. This class B digital apparatus complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter ...
Dispose of used for home and other rights owners. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Use of this transmitter must be installed to the manufacturer's instructions. This class B digital apparatus complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter ...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on top and ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on top and ...
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...;�c�o�m��p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. NOTE: �T�ip��s�a��n�d��a�d�d�... complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
...;�c�o�m��p�o�n�e��n�ts� when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. NOTE: �T�ip��s�a��n�d��a�d�d�... complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
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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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...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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ports and their ...locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are...
...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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ports and their ...locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are...
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Press this slot. 11. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 7. ���O��p�t�ic��a�l�d�i�s�k��d�r�iv�e��b�a�y� �(�em��p�t�y�)�. Insert a CompactFlash...
Press this slot. 11. ��C�o�m��p�a�c�tF�l�a�sh�® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 7. ���O��p�t�ic��a�l�d�i�s�k��d�r�iv�e��b�a�y� �(�em��p�t�y�)�. Insert a CompactFlash...
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... used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 4. ���H�D�M��I �-�D��p��o�r�t�. ASUS CM6870 13 Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your USB 3.0 devices. 7. ���S��id�e��S�p�e�...
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Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. ASUS CM6870 15 ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. ASUS CM6870 15 ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
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... monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug...
... monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug...
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ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ASUS CM6870 17
ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ASUS CM6870 17
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Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. 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
Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. 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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... system. Wait for your account later, refer to skip this step without entering any information. From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM6870 19 You may also click Next to the section Setting up your password, then click Next. To skip this chapter. 6. Key in configuring the basic...
... system. Wait for your account later, refer to skip this step without entering any information. From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. ASUS CM6870 19 You may also click Next to the section Setting up your password, then click Next. To skip this chapter. 6. Key in configuring the basic...
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To use the Getting Started item: 1. The list of available tasks appears. 3. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. For more details, refer to launch and manage programs or items installed on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Select Getting Started. Select the task that you with ...
To use the Getting Started item: 1. The list of available tasks appears. 3. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. For more details, refer to launch and manage programs or items installed on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Select Getting Started. Select the task that you with ...
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... icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin this program to taskbar. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS CM6870 21
... icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin this program to taskbar. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS CM6870 21
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For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows® Action Center. Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to launch Windows Explorer. Click Customize. 3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Managing your files and folders. From the Windows...
For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows® Action Center. Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to launch Windows Explorer. Click Customize. 3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Managing your files and folders. From the Windows...