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...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter...
...computer 15 Turning your computer ON/OFF 18 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 19 Using Windows® 7 desktop 20 Managing your files and folders 22 Restoring your system settings 24 Protecting your computer 25 Getting Windows® Help and Support 26 Chapter ... microphone and speakers 28 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Connecting an HDTV 33 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 35 Using the memory card reader 36 Using the optical drive 37 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 38 Chapter...
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...do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it...broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC 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...
...do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it...broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC 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...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Antenna x1 (optional) • 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. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Antenna x1 (optional) • 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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... provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
... provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
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Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3. Power button ON OFF 4. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1.
Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn on your monitor ON. 3. Power button ON OFF 4. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1.
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... items on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 To use the Getting Started item: 1. Click the icon again to launch. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch it. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the...
... items on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 To use the Getting Started item: 1. Click the icon again to launch. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch it. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the...
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... device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CG8270 27 DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject...
... device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CG8270 27 DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. 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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...as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8270 31 Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for ...section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge 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 set to be the primary display has display ...
...as a duplicate of the graphics card. Connect the two monitors to your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8270 31 Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for ...section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge 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 set to be the primary display has display ...
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... 32 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 your ... Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. Turn on your computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5....
... 32 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 your ... Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. Turn on your computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5....
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ASUS CG8270 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • ...Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using...
ASUS CG8270 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • ...Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using...
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...icon to switch between full window and quick bar. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions to ... the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the arrow on the desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. This utility is pre-installed on the taskbar. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. ...
...icon to switch between full window and quick bar. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions to ... the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the arrow on the desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. This utility is pre-installed on the taskbar. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. ...
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...backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the Windows® taskbar. ASUS CG8270 57 This utility is internet connection. Drive Allows your to preview files before downloading or generating a...easy access and share of all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Right-click the mouse to retrieve all types of location or device. The webstorage quick bar appears in...
...backup shcedule with your preferences in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the Windows® taskbar. ASUS CG8270 57 This utility is internet connection. Drive Allows your to preview files before downloading or generating a...easy access and share of all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Right-click the mouse to retrieve all types of location or device. The webstorage quick bar appears in...
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...the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to restore the system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to the factory default settings. Press to... make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to make note of the following recovery options. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Take your data files (such as...
...the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to restore the system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to the factory default settings. Press to... make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to make note of the following recovery options. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Take your data files (such as...
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...Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may... Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. According to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring...
...Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may... Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to be powered ON. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. According to create the Recovery DVD. Restoring...
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... resolutions of the following to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV for the discs with your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. ASUS CG8270 67 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Then click...
... resolutions of the following to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV for the discs with your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. ASUS CG8270 67 When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Then click...
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... the service center information. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. There is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. ...• Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard...settings have been changed. The system temperature is too high. ASUS CG8270 71 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the...
... the service center information. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. There is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. ...• Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard...settings have been changed. The system temperature is too high. ASUS CG8270 71 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the...