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...1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-4 Restoring your system settings 2-6 Protecting your computer 2-7 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-8 ...microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4...
...1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-4 Restoring your system settings 2-6 Protecting your computer 2-7 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-8 ...microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4...
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...DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. vii Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact... 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 damaged power cords, accessories, or ...
...DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. vii Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact... 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 damaged power cords, accessories, or ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD 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. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD 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.
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The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations..., and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 10 12 5 6 9 11 13 ASUS CG8250 1-1 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your...
The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations..., and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 10 12 5 6 9 11 13 ASUS CG8250 1-1 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button ON OFF 3. Turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 2. Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on the Windows® 7 desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button ON OFF 3. Turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 2. Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on the Windows® 7 desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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... menu, select the item that you access to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on the Start menu. Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch the Start menu. 2. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: •...
... menu, select the item that you access to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on the Start menu. Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch the Start menu. 2. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: •...
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... devices such as storage devices. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. The USB ports allow you to your computer. ASUS CG8250 3-1 When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when...
... devices such as storage devices. Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. The USB ports allow you to your computer. ASUS CG8250 3-1 When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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-channel Speakers 3-2 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. 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-channel Speakers 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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... multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set display modes. 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. ASUS CG8250 3-5 Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows...
... multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set display modes. 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. ASUS CG8250 3-5 Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows...
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Turn on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate ... anywhere on the confirmation message. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of...
Turn on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate ... anywhere on the confirmation message. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of...
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If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CG8250 4-1 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to ... is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. Chapter 4 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 eye level so that your knees...
If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CG8250 4-1 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to ... is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. Chapter 4 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 eye level so that your knees...
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...window and quick bar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to browse through the utilities in the main menu. ASUS CG8250 6-7 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click any of the ...Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Exit button Switch to main...
...window and quick bar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to browse through the utilities in the main menu. ASUS CG8250 6-7 If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. Click any of the ...Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Exit button Switch to main...
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...use later to restore the system to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. System Image Backup: ... recovery options. Select one of the support DVD. 4. ASUS CG8250 6-11 About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System...
...use later to restore the system to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. System Image Backup: ... recovery options. Select one of the support DVD. 4. ASUS CG8250 6-11 About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System...
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...Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK... on bootup and select the optical drive (may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive ...
...Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Select OK... on bootup and select the optical drive (may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive ...
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...with your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CG8250 7-3 Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click >... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your Windows desktop. Refer to fit your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution....
...with your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CG8250 7-3 Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click >... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your Windows desktop. Refer to fit your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution....
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... download the latest BIOS versions. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Possible...know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to an area with better air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CG8250 7-7
... download the latest BIOS versions. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Possible...know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to an area with better air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CG8250 7-7