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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 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 Wireless connection (on selected... time...45 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...45 Using the Windows® UI...46 Working with Windows® apps...49 Other keyboard shortcuts...54 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...55 3
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 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 Wireless connection (on selected... time...45 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...45 Using the Windows® UI...46 Working with Windows® apps...49 Other keyboard shortcuts...54 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...55 3
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Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 55 Entering the BIOS Setup...56 Recovering your system...57 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...60 4
Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 55 Entering the BIOS Setup...56 Recovering your system...57 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...60 4
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... is set to dirty or dusty environments. 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 or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO ... overheated. • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover...
... is set to dirty or dusty environments. 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 or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO ... overheated. • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover...
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... to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to...
... to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 Power cord x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • 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. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 Power cord x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • 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. 10
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... Welcome! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC! Front panel M12AD / ED2AD ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 11 ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
... Welcome! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC! Front panel M12AD / ED2AD ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 11 ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
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...this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD: • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (China) • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Europe)... • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 7.0A/4.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (Taiwan) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (North America) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS...
...this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD: • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (China) • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Europe)... • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 7.0A/4.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (Taiwan) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (North America) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS...
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Turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. For details on shutting down your monitor ON. 2. Power button Power button 3.
Turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. For details on shutting down your monitor ON. 2. Power button Power button 3.
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ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21 The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. To connect a USB 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 the front and rear panels. Front panel Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD M52AD M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21 The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. To connect a USB 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 the front and rear panels. Front panel Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD M52AD M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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Connecting Headphone and Mic M12AD / ED2AD M52AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, 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 M12AD / ED2AD M52AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, 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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... to be found in your computer. For details, refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn off your computer. 4. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to...
... to be found in your computer. For details, refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn off your computer. 4. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to...
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... angle when you are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your thighs. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest...to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use ...
... angle when you are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your thighs. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest...to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use ...
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...click File Explorer, and then double-click the memory card icon to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the card or else data loss may occur. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices...When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the front panel of your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. 3. The built-in your computer, hover your system allows you to read from the AutoPlay window to ...
...click File Explorer, and then double-click the memory card icon to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the card or else data loss may occur. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices...When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the front panel of your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen. 3. The built-in your computer, hover your system allows you to read from the AutoPlay window to ...
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... bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. Select a program from the disc tray. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29 While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of the following to eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the... the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen, and click Eject. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the...
... bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. Select a program from the disc tray. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29 While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of the following to eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the... the popup menu, click File Explorer to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Computer screen, and click Eject. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the...
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... > Change display settings. Adjust the screen resolution to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to your...Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. I want to restore or undo changes to fit your HDTV. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps.
... > Change display settings. Adjust the screen resolution to my computer's system settings without affecting your files, and click Get Started. ? From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Charms bar, select Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to your...Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. I want to restore or undo changes to fit your HDTV. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 b) Right click anywhere on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps.
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... an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
... an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
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... computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you...
... computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you...
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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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...the first time, a series of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 45 After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial ...appears. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating...
...the first time, a series of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. From the setup screen, pick a language to guide you start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 45 After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial ...appears. To start your Desktop PC for the first time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. As other settings appear, select your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating...