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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 correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting ... electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO ...
...the correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting ... electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO ...
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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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... vary with different models. English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
... vary with different models. English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system...
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Power button 3. Click on your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn 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. Click on your computer. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... Getting Started item: 1. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar 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. Select the task that you with...
... Getting Started item: 1. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar 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. Select the task that you with...
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... the Windows notification area on the rear panel. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM1740 27 Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 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...
... the Windows notification area on the rear panel. Rear panel 2. ASUS CM1740 27 Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 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...
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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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...ASUS CM1740 31 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords 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 a duplicate of the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop... card is set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. Refer to enlarge your computer. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set...
...ASUS CM1740 31 Turn off your computer and connect the power cords 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 a duplicate of the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop... card is set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your Windows desktop. Refer to enlarge your computer. You can use the additional monitor as an extension to Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set...
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...Duplicate these displays: Select this options 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 use the ...additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. Turn on your computer When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Then click Keep Changes...
...Duplicate these displays: Select this options 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 use the ...additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. Turn on your computer When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Then click Keep Changes...
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... when you are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen ... elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your...
... when you are slightly higher than your hips to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM1740 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen ... elbows are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your...
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...menu. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. ASUS CM1740 53 Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. 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 the... Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and...
...menu. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. ASUS CM1740 53 Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. 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 the... Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and...
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... the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if ... the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). System Recovery: This feature allows you to its default settings. ASUS CM1740 57 Press during bootup. 2. System Image Backup: This...
... the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if ... the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). System Recovery: This feature allows you to its default settings. ASUS CM1740 57 Press during bootup. 2. System Image Backup: This...
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Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. English ... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to back up Windows on your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk ...
Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. English ... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Ensure to back up Windows on your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk ...
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...'s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by the different resolutions of the following to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? To enable... confirmation message. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not respond. 1. ASUS CM1740 61
...'s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by the different resolutions of the following to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? To enable... confirmation message. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not respond. 1. ASUS CM1740 61
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...you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1740 65 Action It is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. The BIOS ...The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Update the BIOS to your computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is booting up. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Possible Cause Your computer...
...you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1740 65 Action It is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. The BIOS ...The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Update the BIOS to your computer is normal. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is booting up. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Possible Cause Your computer...