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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix... time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard shortcuts...58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...59 3
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix... time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard shortcuts...58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...59 3
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Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup...60 Recovering your system...61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...64 4
Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup...60 Recovering your system...61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...64 4
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...NOT short circuit the contacts. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove 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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
...NOT short circuit the contacts. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove 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.... DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect...
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The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and ...prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Where...
The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and ...prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Where...
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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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Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 13 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 13 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models.
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Turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. For details on the power switch. 2. 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 Power button 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 3.
Turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. For details on the power switch. 2. 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 Power button 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 3.
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... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. From the... Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices...
... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. From the... Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices...
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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, 5.1-channel and 7.1-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, 5.1-channel and 7.1-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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...works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 25 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When ...2. Turn off your computer. Setting up your computer section in your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are ...
...works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 25 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When ...2. Turn off your computer. Setting up your computer section in your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are ...
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... monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips.... • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 If necessary, use a...
... monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips.... • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 If necessary, use a...
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... to the latest version. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is working ventilation for assistance. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. The fan runs on its...
... to the latest version. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is working ventilation for assistance. Possible Cause Your computer is normal. The fan runs on its...
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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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ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Wait for the first time, a series of screens appear to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • ... screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Watch this to use on your Desktop PC's keyboard. ASUS Desktop PC 49 After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To start your Windows® 8.1 operating...
ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Wait for the first time, a series of screens appear to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • ... screen, pick a language to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. Watch this to use on your Desktop PC's keyboard. ASUS Desktop PC 49 After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. To start your Windows® 8.1 operating...
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... use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1.
... use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1.
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ASUS Desktop PC 51 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. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC.
ASUS Desktop PC 51 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. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC.
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ASUS Desktop PC 53 Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from Start. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar, then tap and select an app tile size. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse...
ASUS Desktop PC 53 Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from Start. Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar, then tap and select an app tile size. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse...
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...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 mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. ASUS Desktop PC 55 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you... to launch the Charms bar. • Move your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH...
...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 mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. ASUS Desktop PC 55 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you... to launch the Charms bar. • Move your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH...
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Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This charm allows you to your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back.... Share This charm allows you to a recently opened app. Start This charm reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to the Start screen.
Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This charm allows you to your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back.... Share This charm allows you to a recently opened app. Start This charm reverts the display back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to the Start screen.
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Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to work or switch between apps. b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your mouse a) Click on an app to ... or higher before using the Snap feature. Ensure that your keyboard • Launch an app then press + < . > + left side of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to the right or left or right key to launch it. Using your screen...
Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to work or switch between apps. b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your mouse a) Click on an app to ... or higher before using the Snap feature. Ensure that your keyboard • Launch an app then press + < . > + left side of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to the right or left or right key to launch it. Using your screen...