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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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...the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a.... • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. 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...
...the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a.... • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. 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...
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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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... futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank...
... futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Thank...
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer.
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... from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. For more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
... from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu: 1. For more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. English Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this...
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... USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to 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. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss.... Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1740 27
... USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to 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. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss.... Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1740 27
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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 English Connecting 2-channel Speakers 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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 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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... Windows. To set to your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. ASUS CM1740 31 Turn off your computer and connect...
... Windows. To set to your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. ASUS CM1740 31 Turn off your computer and connect...
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... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance... and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Do any of your computer Click Apply or OK. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate ...
... to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance... and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. Do any of your computer Click Apply or OK. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate ...
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...-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair... your thighs. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and...
...-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair... your thighs. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and...
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... or taskbar. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the main menu. ASUS CM1740 53 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. Click any of the Main, My...
... or taskbar. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the main menu. ASUS CM1740 53 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. Click any of the Main, My...
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... is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to make note of any customized... configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM1740 57
... is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to an authorized ASUS service center if you to restore the system to make note of any customized... configuration settings (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state. Press to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM1740 57
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...on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove... the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to ...
...on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove... the Recovery disc, unless instructed to restore the image. 4. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to ...
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... is caused by the different resolutions of the following to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM1740 61 To change the screen resolution: 1. Then click Keep Changes on your HDTV. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click...
... is caused by the different resolutions of the following to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. ASUS CM1740 61 To change the screen resolution: 1. Then click Keep Changes on your HDTV. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click...
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... CPU fan. The fan runs on . Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM1740 65 Possible Cause Your computer is powering on its default settings. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is...It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to your ...
... CPU fan. The fan runs on . Restore the BIOS to the latest version. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM1740 65 Possible Cause Your computer is powering on its default settings. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is...It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to your ...