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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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..., do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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 yourself. Seek servicing.... Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. TV Tuner (on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on selected models) Note to CATV System Installer...
..., do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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 yourself. Seek servicing.... Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. TV Tuner (on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on selected models) Note to CATV System Installer...
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...sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local... Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)/ASUS/eManual Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Where to find more information ...
...sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local... Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)/ASUS/eManual Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Where to find more information ...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 (optional) Recovery DVD x1 (optional) Antenna (optional) x1 • If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10
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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 ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS M11BB 11
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 ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS M11BB 11
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Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer ON: 1. Turn your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started For details on the power switch. (CM6830 only) 2. Power button 4. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer.
Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer ON: 1. Turn your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started For details on the power switch. (CM6830 only) 2. Power button 4. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer.
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is the tile-based display used in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ...
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is the tile-based display used in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned ...
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ASUS M11BB 23 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 M11BB 23 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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... app from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move an app, drag and drop the app to launch and customize your apps. ASUS M11BB 25 Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on an app then left-click once to launch... it . • From the running app's screen, press + . ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to a new location. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller...
... app from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move an app, drag and drop the app to launch and customize your apps. ASUS M11BB 25 Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen, right-click on an app then left-click once to launch... it . • From the running app's screen, press + . ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to a new location. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller...
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Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. 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 Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1.
Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. 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 Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1.
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Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar ... of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your screen. ASUS M11BB 27
Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar ... of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of your screen. ASUS M11BB 27
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... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently... opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
... This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Share This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently... opened app. From the Start screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start...
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... is required to work or switch between apps, press + . Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch it. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to activate the Snap bar. Using your screen. ASUS M11BB 29 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side...
... is required to work or switch between apps, press + . Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch it. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to activate the Snap bar. Using your screen. ASUS M11BB 29 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side...
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.... Activates the Lock screen. Opens the Second screen pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use...
.... Activates the Lock screen. Opens the Second screen pane. Opens Ease of Windows tools 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use...
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... following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS M11BB 31 Zooms out your screen.... Allows you to sleep To put your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the...
... following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS M11BB 31 Zooms out your screen.... Allows you to sleep To put your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the...
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... to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system startup in the following two ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot ...the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Press during POST. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
... to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system startup in the following two ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. 32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot ...the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Press during POST. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System...
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DVI HDMI Front panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device....the USB 3.0 ports. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the Start screen, click Desktop to your computer. Click from your computer. ASUS M11BB 33 To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in ...
DVI HDMI Front panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device....the USB 3.0 ports. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the Start screen, click Desktop to your computer. Click from your computer. ASUS M11BB 33 To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in ...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-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 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-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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...of your main display, or 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 connect multiple external displays. To set up ...your computer section in your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set display modes. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. ASUS M11BB 37
...of your main display, or 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 connect multiple external displays. To set up ...your computer section in your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set display modes. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. ASUS M11BB 37
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...click anywhere on the Start screen. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch ... settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor ...
...click anywhere on the Start screen. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch ... settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor ...