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...first time 21 Using the Windows® UI 22 Working with Windows® apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting multiple external displays 37 Connecting an HDTV 39 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card reader 42 Using the optical drive 43 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 44 Chapter 5: Connecting...
...first time 21 Using the Windows® UI 22 Working with Windows® apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device ...Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting multiple external displays 37 Connecting an HDTV 39 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card reader 42 Using the optical drive 43 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 44 Chapter 5: Connecting...
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...fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use...temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting...
...fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use...temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting...
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... to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�...65533;t�ry��in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Where to find more information Refer to...
... to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�...65533;t�ry��in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Where to find more information Refer to...
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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel ASUS G10AC 11 Thank you for reference only. The ASUS G10AC Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G10AC Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel ASUS G10AC 11 Thank you for reference only. The ASUS G10AC Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G10AC Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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Turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. Power button 4. To turn on the power switch. 2. For details on your computer. ASUS G10AC 19 Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3.
Turn on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. Power button 4. To turn on the power switch. 2. For details on your computer. ASUS G10AC 19 Turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3.
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... Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. live tiles User account Zoom in to your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles Windows® apps These are fully launched. 22 Chapter...
... Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your user account. live tiles User account Zoom in to your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in /out button for live tiles Windows® apps These are fully launched. 22 Chapter...
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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 G10AC 23 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 G10AC 23 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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...;e��p��o�in�t�e�r��to� change to launch and customize your apps. ASUS G10AC 25 Resizing apps Right-click the app to ��c�l�o�s�e��it F�r�o�m...• Position your mouse pointer on the app to launch your selected app. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to a hand icon. Closing apps M��o�v�e��y�o�u��r�...
...;e��p��o�in�t�e�r��to� change to launch and customize your apps. ASUS G10AC 25 Resizing apps Right-click the app to ��c�l�o�s�e��it F�r�o�m...• Position your mouse pointer on the app to launch your selected app. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to a hand icon. Closing apps M��o�v�e��y�o�u��r�...
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From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the settings bar, click Pin to display its settings bar. 3. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. 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 the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2.
From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the settings bar, click Pin to display its settings bar. 3. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. 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 the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2.
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...bar charms bar When called out, the charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. ASUS G10AC 27 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. Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Desktop PC.
...bar charms bar When called out, the charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. ASUS G10AC 27 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. Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side of your Desktop PC.
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... can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the charms bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your... Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to ...
... can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the charms bar Search This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your... Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to the Start screen. Start This tool reverts the display back to ...
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... your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Launch another app. Use your mouse a) Click on the top side of your keyboard • Launch an app then press + < . > to activate Snap onscreen. Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to use Snap: 1. ASUS G10AC...
... your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate the Snap bar. Launch another app. Use your mouse a) Click on the top side of your keyboard • Launch an app then press + < . > to activate Snap onscreen. Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to use Snap: 1. ASUS G10AC...
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... 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + + + + + + + + + Launches the desktop. Activates the Lock screen. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. Opens the File search pane. Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Opens the Devices pane. Opens the Share...
... 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + + + + + + + + + Launches the desktop. Activates the Lock screen. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. Opens the File search pane. Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Opens the Devices pane. Opens the Share...
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...the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS G10AC 31 ENGLISH Launches the magnifier ...and zooms in your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the...
...the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Zooms out your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS G10AC 31 ENGLISH Launches the magnifier ...and zooms in your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the...
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...so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is off, disconnect�th��e�p��o�w��e�r�c�o�r�d��f...65533;k�t�o�p��P�C��'s� power connector. We strongly recommend that you to turn on your Desktop PC. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Reconnect the power ...
...so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is off, disconnect�th��e�p��o�w��e�r�c�o�r�d��f...65533;k�t�o�p��P�C��'s� power connector. We strongly recommend that you to turn on your Desktop PC. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Reconnect the power ...
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...USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ASUS G10AC 33 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ...Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices....
...USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ASUS G10AC 33 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ...Front panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices....
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 34 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 34 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
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... modes. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. ASUS G10AC 37 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your... use the additional monitor as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to enlarge your computer.
... modes. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. ASUS G10AC 37 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your... use the additional monitor as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to enlarge your computer.
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... from the section Working with Windows® apps. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All ...extension display. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the Start screen. Click Apply...
... from the section Working with Windows® apps. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All ...extension display. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the Start screen. Click Apply...
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...; Place the monitor directly in front of you 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. ASUS G10AC 41 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury...
...; Place the monitor directly in front of you 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. ASUS G10AC 41 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury...