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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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... product in environments 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 damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock..., do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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. If you ...
... product in environments 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 damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock..., do not shove any extra moisture with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops 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. If you ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 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) x1 • 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. 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) x1 • 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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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. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1745 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM1745 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CM1745 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button 3. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. 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 the Windows® desktop. 3. Power button 3. Click on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. 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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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 ...
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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...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on the rear panel. Click from your computer. ASUS CM1745 27 DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB ...storage device. 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, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. DO...
...to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on the rear panel. Click from your computer. ASUS CM1745 27 DVI HDMI Front panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Rear panel 2. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB ...storage device. 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, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. DO...
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ENGLISH 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 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.
ENGLISH 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 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.
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... computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic cards, ...of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. ASUS CM1745 31 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 ...
... computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set to be the primary display has display during POST. For some graphic cards, ...of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 2. ASUS CM1745 31 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 ...
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... remove the selected display. 6. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of... devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK.
... remove the selected display. 6. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of... devices to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK.
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...support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1745 35 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. •... away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • ...
...support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1745 35 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. •... away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • ...
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Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. ASUS CM1745 53 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize ..., Support or Information tab to quit the AI Manager. Click the Close button to display the menu's contents. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or...
Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. ASUS CM1745 53 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize ..., Support or Information tab to quit the AI Manager. Click the Close button to display the menu's contents. ENGLISH ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or...
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...System Recovery: This feature allows you to restore the system to an authorized ASUS service center if you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which is a reserved space on your Desktop PC to the factory default settings. System Image Backup: This feature allows...storage devices or to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). ASUS CM1745 57 Press to complete the recovery process. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS...
...System Recovery: This feature allows you to restore the system to an authorized ASUS service center if you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which is a reserved space on your Desktop PC to the factory default settings. System Image Backup: This feature allows...storage devices or to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). ASUS CM1745 57 Press to complete the recovery process. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS...
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... recovery on your hard drive. Ensure to back up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select ...OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery....
... recovery on your hard drive. Ensure to back up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Select ...OK to start to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery....
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...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. Then click Keep Changes on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your computer's system sounds are not Muted.... Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM1745 61 ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel...
...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. Then click Keep Changes on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your computer's system sounds are not Muted.... Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM1745 61 ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel...
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...The system temperature is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM1745 65 Possible Cause Your computer is too high. ...Computer is normal. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the ...
...The system temperature is booting up. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM1745 65 Possible Cause Your computer is too high. ...Computer is normal. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the ...