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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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... power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. •... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 dirty or dusty environments. Wipe the...
... power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. •... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 dirty or dusty environments. Wipe the...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. English 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 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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. English 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 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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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... 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 Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11
... 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 Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11
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Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on your computer. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on your computer. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
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...; taskbar, click the Start icon to launch and manage programs or items installed on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Using the Getting Started...
...; taskbar, click the Start icon to launch and manage programs or items installed on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Using the Getting Started...
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Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices ... so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM1740 27 DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1.
Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels and USB3.0 ports on your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to connect USB devices ... so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM1740 27 DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1.
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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 English 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. 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 English Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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... to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 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. You can use the additional monitor as... up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM1740 31 To set to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop.
... to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Connect the two monitors to your computer. 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. You can use the additional monitor as... up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to be the primary display has display during POST. ASUS CM1740 31 To set to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop.
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... on the confirmation message. 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 computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. Then... these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Do any of your Windows desktop.
... on the confirmation message. 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 computer. 4. Click Apply or OK. Then... these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Do any of your Windows desktop.
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ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To...is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. English 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 ...and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you 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. •...
ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To...is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. English 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 ...and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you 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. •...
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... Click the Close button to complete the installation. 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. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Click...AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to browse through the utilities in the support DVD. 2. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. ASUS CM1740 53 Main The Main menu ...
... Click the Close button to complete the installation. 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. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. Click...AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to browse through the utilities in the support DVD. 2. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. ASUS CM1740 53 Main The Main menu ...
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...reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to complete the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with... support DVD. 4. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CM1740 57 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Take your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the...
...reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to complete the recovery process. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with... support DVD. 4. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CM1740 57 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Take your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the...
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... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to do so,...on your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove...
... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Ensure to do so,...on your hard drive. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restoring will be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove...
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Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution ... speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to the documentation came with your HDTV. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? ASUS CM1740 61 The picture on the confirmation message. ? English ? To change the screen resolution: 1. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click...
Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to open the Screen Resolution ... speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to the documentation came with your HDTV. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? ASUS CM1740 61 The picture on the confirmation message. ? English ? To change the screen resolution: 1. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click...
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... to your computer is working in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • ... Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. ASUS CM1740...
... to your computer is working in use. The BIOS settings have been changed. The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • ... Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. ASUS CM1740...