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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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... and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 dirty or dusty environments. Contact a... from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...
... and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 dirty or dusty environments. Contact a... from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth ...
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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. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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.... Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user...
.... Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 11 13 5 6 9 10 12 14 ASUS CG8270 11 The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user...
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Close all running applications. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button ON OFF 4. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3.
Close all running applications. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer OFF: 1. Power button ON OFF 4. Turn on your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3.
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... on the Start menu. You may pin programs that you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. It also provides you want constantly...
... on the Start menu. You may pin programs that you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. It also provides you want constantly...
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... from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CG8270 27 Click from your computer. When the Safe to your computer. Doing...
... from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CG8270 27 Click from your computer. When the Safe to your computer. Doing...
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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. 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-channel Speakers 28 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. 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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.... Refer to Setting up your computer section in 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 set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8270 31
.... Refer to Setting up your computer section in 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 set to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8270 31
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ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or ... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Turn on your computer. 4.
ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or ... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Turn on your computer. 4.
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ASUS CG8270 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • ...rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of glare such as windows ...mini-breaks from sources of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 4...
ASUS CG8270 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • ...rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of glare such as windows ...mini-breaks from sources of the monitor screen even with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ENGLISH Chapter 4...
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...Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. 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. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click... is pre-installed on the desktop. The AI Manager quick bar appears on some models. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the main menu. 54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Click the arrow on the taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility ...
...Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. 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. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click... is pre-installed on the desktop. The AI Manager quick bar appears on some models. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the main menu. 54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Click the arrow on the taskbar. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility ...
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This utility is pre-installed on some models. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the optical drive. Right-click this utility. Drive Allows your to retrieve all types of ...bar and the main window. ASUS CG8270 57 ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup...
This utility is pre-installed on some models. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the optical drive. Right-click this utility. Drive Allows your to retrieve all types of ...bar and the main window. ASUS CG8270 57 ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Backup To backup...
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...feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your... Desktop PC at the factory. Select one of the support DVD. 4. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ...
...feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your... Desktop PC at the factory. Select one of the support DVD. 4. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ...
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... needs to be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data ...utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. ASUS CG8270 63 According to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5....
... needs to be labeled as instructed to Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Restoring will be unusable. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data ...utilities. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on your Desktop PC. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. ASUS CG8270 63 According to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5....
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Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to the Line out port (... click Keep Changes on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is scratched or damaged. ? To change the screen resolution: 1. ASUS CG8270 67 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are...
Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is caused by the different resolutions of the following to the Line out port (... click Keep Changes on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is scratched or damaged. ? To change the screen resolution: 1. ASUS CG8270 67 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are...
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...Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is normal. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CG8270... 71 The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Computer is ...
...Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is working in use. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is normal. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CG8270... 71 The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Computer is ...
