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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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...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use ... fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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. Seek servicing if the...
...sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use ... fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 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. Seek servicing if 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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The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for...
The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for...
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Press the power button 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 Click to turn on your computer. Click on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Press the power button 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 Click to turn on your computer. Click on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 2.
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... programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on your computer. 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 with more...
... programs, utilities, and other useful items on the taskbar. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on your computer. 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 with more...
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... in progress. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM1740 27 Click from your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices 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...
... in progress. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM1740 27 Click from your computer. English Chapter 3 Connecting devices 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...
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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. 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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...monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set display modes. ASUS CM1740 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is...an extension to enlarge your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 2. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up your computer section in your Windows...
...monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set display modes. ASUS CM1740 31 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is...an extension to enlarge your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 2. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up your computer section in your Windows...
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Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on your computer. 4. English 3. When the pop-...: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. This increases your computer
Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on your computer. 4. English 3. When the pop-...: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. This increases your computer
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...necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1740 35 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 a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from...windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from 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 proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright...
...necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1740 35 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 a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from...windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from 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 proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright...
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... is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the main menu. AI Manager quick bar The AI... Favorites, Support or Information tab to browse through the utilities in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CM1740 53 Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical...
... is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the main menu. AI Manager quick bar The AI... Favorites, Support or Information tab to browse through the utilities in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CM1740 53 Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical...
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...its original working state. English Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen ...ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy 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. ASUS CM1740...
...its original working state. English Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen ...ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy 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. ASUS CM1740...
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... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. DO... Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery.
... and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Restoring will be unusable. DO... Microsoft, you may be powered ON. 2. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to confirm the system recovery.
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... front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV. ASUS CM1740 61 Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization...
... front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV. ASUS CM1740 61 Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization...
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... the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM1740 65 The BIOS settings have been changed. Computer is working in use.... Action It is normal. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too high.
... the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM1740 65 The BIOS settings have been changed. Computer is working in use.... Action It is normal. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is too high.
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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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...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 damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from getting overheated....expose to the correct voltage in fire. 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 ...
...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 damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from getting overheated....expose to the correct voltage in fire. 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 ...
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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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... values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! 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. English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Thank you for...
... values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1740 Desktop PC! 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. English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1740 11 Thank you for...