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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 5:...
...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 5:...
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...shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in ...objects 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 prevent the system from the electrical outlet before...
...shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in ...objects 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 prevent the system from the electrical outlet before...
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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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...your ASUS Desktop PC. 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 CM1740 Desktop PC! ...Thank you for reference only. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
...your ASUS Desktop PC. 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 CM1740 Desktop PC! ...Thank you for reference only. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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... to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. ASUS CM1740 27 Rear panel 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear...
... to your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. ASUS CM1740 27 Rear panel 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear...
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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. 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
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...dual display function works only under Windows. Refer to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1740 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports ... your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to Setting up your computer section in your Windows...
...dual display function works only under Windows. Refer to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM1740 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports ... your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to Setting up your computer section in your Windows...
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... and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position ...joints or muscles. ASUS CM1740 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. English Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the ...
... and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position ...joints or muscles. ASUS CM1740 35 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. English Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the ...
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...to the factory default settings. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. ASUS CM1740 57 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its ... Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. 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. Take...
...to the factory default settings. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. ASUS CM1740 57 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its ... Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. 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. Take...
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...your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Restart the Desktop PC 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 restore the image. 4. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected... will be unusable. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft...
...your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Restart the Desktop PC 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 restore the image. 4. English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected... will be unusable. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft...
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...air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM1740 65 There is working in use. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down ...after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is too ...
...air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM1740 65 There is working in use. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down ...after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is too ...