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... 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
... 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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... WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. •...peripherals before servicing product. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek ...
... WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. •...peripherals before servicing product. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek ...
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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 ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. 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. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS GD30CI 13 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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. 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. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS GD30CI 13 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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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 and USB 3.1 gen1 ports on the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. 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 Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 gen1 ports on the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear panel ASUS GD30CI 19
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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 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.
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... only the monitor that is set to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS GD30CI 23 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. 3. Refer to Setting up your computer...Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. 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. Setting up multiple displays: 1.
... only the monitor that is set to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS GD30CI 23 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. 3. Refer to Setting up your computer...Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. 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. Setting up multiple displays: 1.
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... discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying 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 hips at ... your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS GD30CI 25 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use ...
... discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying 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 hips at ... your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS GD30CI 25 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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... Chapter 5: Troubleshooting You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect your monitor ...to check if the USB storage device is properly connected to the VGA port has display. To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has ...
... Chapter 5: Troubleshooting You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect your monitor ...to check if the USB storage device is properly connected to the VGA port has display. To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has ...
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...up. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. ASUS GD30CI 39 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. Update the BIOS to your ... 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. Computer is working ventilation for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. •...
...up. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. ASUS GD30CI 39 ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. Update the BIOS to your ... 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. Computer is working ventilation for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. •...
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... time: 1. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your desktop PC. 3. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ASUS Desktop PC 43 ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings...
... time: 1. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your desktop PC. 3. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ASUS Desktop PC 43 ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings...
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... your selected app to the Start screen or taskbar: 1. You can use while working on your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps Click... back the Start menu with some enhancements, such as the space that you can customize with your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you can also drag then drop an app to the Start Screen or ...taskbar 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 ...
... your selected app to the Start screen or taskbar: 1. You can use while working on your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps Click... back the Start menu with some enhancements, such as the space that you can customize with your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you can also drag then drop an app to the Start Screen or ...taskbar 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 ...
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... Microsoft account before they are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Some apps require signing in just one place. Click to your preferred location. ASUS Desktop PC 45 The apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. ENGLISH Start screen The Start screen , which appears together with the...
... Microsoft account before they are displayed on tiled-format for easy access. Some apps require signing in just one place. Click to your preferred location. ASUS Desktop PC 45 The apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. ENGLISH Start screen The Start screen , which appears together with the...
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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 keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to activate Snap onscreen. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to work or switch among apps. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. Using your preferred location on a screen corner 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 keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to activate Snap onscreen. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to work or switch among apps. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. Using your preferred location on a screen corner to snap it in place.
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... 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 help you can also use the following shortcuts to your keyboard, you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. ENGLISH Keyboard shortcuts...
... 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 help you can also use the following shortcuts to your keyboard, you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. ENGLISH Keyboard shortcuts...
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...screen. This process may take a while to use this option. Zooms out your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your... screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your PC to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process...
...screen. This process may take a while to use this option. Zooms out your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your... screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your PC to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process...
