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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 24 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 ...time...47 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...47 Using the Windows® UI...48 Working with Windows® apps...51 Other keyboard shortcuts...56 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...57 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 57 3
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 24 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 ...time...47 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...47 Using the Windows® UI...48 Working with Windows® apps...51 Other keyboard shortcuts...56 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...57 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 57 3
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...the battery in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •... be attempted by yourself. 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 fix it by qualified service personnel. Wipe the...
...the battery in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •... be attempted by yourself. 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 fix it by qualified service personnel. Wipe the...
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...Technical Support Engineer. Where to find more information Refer to the following folder in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...the components when trying to complete a task. The User Guide is located in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of the following symbols used in the following sources for additional...
...Technical Support Engineer. Where to find more information Refer to the following folder in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...the components when trying to complete a task. The User Guide is located in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of the following symbols used in the following sources for additional...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Power adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD 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. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Power adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD 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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Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 13 The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 13 The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Turn your computer ON: 1. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on the power switch. 2.
Turn your computer ON: 1. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 3. Press the power button on the power switch. 2.
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... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports on the front or rear panels. Front panel Rear panel To ... from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of this user guide for details. Refer to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. Click from the BIOS Setup. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage... storage device from your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 21
... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports on the front or rear panels. Front panel Rear panel To ... from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of this user guide for details. Refer to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. Click from the BIOS Setup. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage... storage device from your computer. From the Start screen, click Desktop to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 21
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, and 5.1-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 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, and 5.1-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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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. When a graphics card is set up your computer ... works only under Windows. 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer...
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. When a graphics card is set up your computer ... works only under Windows. 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer...
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... strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips... at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 27
... strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips... at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS K20CE / A20CE / F20CE 27
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...download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The system temperature is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...the OS. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. There is working ventilation for the service center information. 44 Chapter...
...download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The system temperature is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...the OS. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. There is working ventilation for the service center information. 44 Chapter...
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All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
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ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your...items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you in configuring the basic settings of your...
ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC. Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your...items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To proceed, tap on the lock screen or press any key on your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you in configuring the basic settings of your...
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... the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in just one place. It includes the...
... the Start screen and displayed on your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in just one place. It includes the...
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ASUS Desktop PC 49 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
ASUS Desktop PC 49 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
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... the app to the bottom of the screen to activate its settings bar, then tap and select an app tile size. ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your selected app. Customizing apps You can move an app, drag and drop...
... the app to the bottom of the screen to activate its settings bar, then tap and select an app tile size. ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your selected app. Customizing apps You can move an app, drag and drop...
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... be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press + . Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. •...
... be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press + . Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. •...
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ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to the Start screen. Settings This charm allows you to access and share... files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC. Start This charm reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This charm ...
ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to the Start screen. Settings This charm allows you to access and share... files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC. Start This charm reverts the display back to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you to a recently opened app. Share This charm ...
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ENGLISH Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 55 b) Hover the mouse pointer on the left or right side of the display panel. Use your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. ...; Launch an app then press + < . > + left or right key to place the first app on the top side of your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to activate Snap onscreen. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand...
ENGLISH Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 55 b) Hover the mouse pointer on the left or right side of the display panel. Use your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. ...; Launch an app then press + < . > + left or right key to place the first app on the top side of your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to activate Snap onscreen. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand...
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... your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC...
... your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC...