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... device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard shortcuts...48 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...50 3
... device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting... Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard shortcuts...48 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...50 3
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... during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not try to fix it by qualified service personnel. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is ...• Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in ...
... during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not try to fix it by qualified service personnel. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is ...• Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in ...
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Package contents Desktop PC GD30CI Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
Package contents Desktop PC GD30CI Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
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The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. 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. ASUS GD30CI 13 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. 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. ASUS GD30CI 13 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 gen1 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear panel ASUS GD30CI 19
To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 gen1 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear panel ASUS GD30CI 19
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 20 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 20 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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... cords to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 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. Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ASUS GD30CI 23
... cords to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 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. Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. ASUS GD30CI 23
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...8226; Place the monitor directly in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS GD30CI 25 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer...is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. 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 ...
...8226; Place the monitor directly in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS GD30CI 25 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer...is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. 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 ...
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... your computer Push the tray gently to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. If AutoPlay is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button to eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • From the...
... your computer Push the tray gently to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. If AutoPlay is on, do either of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button to eject the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • From the...
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... too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. There is booting ... chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS GD30CI 39 The fan slows down after turning...
... too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the computer. There is booting ... chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS GD30CI 39 The fan slows down after turning...
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...the power button on your Desktop PC. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 43 From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to use on your desktop PC. 3. Follow the ... operating system. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings.
...the power button on your Desktop PC. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 43 From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you want to use on your desktop PC. 3. Follow the ... operating system. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings.
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... Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to pin your selected app to put on sleep mode, shut down, or restart your desktop PC Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Pin on or launch a tiled-format app from the lower-left corner ... an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin it. 44 Windows® 10 User Manual You can customize with your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps Click to the Start ..., such as the space that you want to the Start screen or taskbar: 1. You can use while working on your Desktop PC.
... Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to pin your selected app to put on sleep mode, shut down, or restart your desktop PC Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Pin on or launch a tiled-format app from the lower-left corner ... an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin it. 44 Windows® 10 User Manual You can customize with your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps Click to the Start ..., such as the space that you want to the Start screen or taskbar: 1. You can use while working on your Desktop PC.
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... your Microsoft account before they are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Unpinning apps from the Start screen To unpin an app from Start. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Some apps require signing in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are fully launched. ENGLISH Start screen The Start screen...
... your Microsoft account before they are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Unpinning apps from the Start screen To unpin an app from Start. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Some apps require signing in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are fully launched. ENGLISH Start screen The Start screen...
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Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your preferred location on a screen corner to activate Snap onscreen. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to snap it in place.
Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your preferred location on a screen corner to activate Snap onscreen. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to snap it in place.
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... a menu box of Windows tools 48 Windows® 10 User Manual Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + + Launches the desktop Launches File Explorer + or + + + + + + + + + + + Activates the File search function Launches Share Launches Settings Launches Media... Connect Activates the Lock screen Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar Your desktop PC is mirrored to your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10.
... a menu box of Windows tools 48 Windows® 10 User Manual Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + + Launches the desktop Launches File Explorer + or + + + + + + + + + + + Activates the File search function Launches Share Launches Settings Launches Media... Connect Activates the Lock screen Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar Your desktop PC is mirrored to your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10.
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... Remove everything and reinstall options in your PC to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process...
... Remove everything and reinstall options in your PC to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process...