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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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... moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. • ...voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on top and do not try to fix it by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area...
... moisture. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting overheated. • ...voltage in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on top and do not try to fix it by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area...
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Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC C Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card 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.
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC C Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card 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.
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... 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 CM1831 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 10...
... 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 CM1831 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 10...
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Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1831 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on the rear panel. The ... device. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the front panel and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you to...
Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1831 27 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on the rear panel. The ... device. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the front panel and USB 3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you to...
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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. ENGLISH 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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... connect the power cords to enlarge your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. ASUS CM1831 31 Refer to Setting up your computer section ...in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...
... connect the power cords to enlarge your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your computer. ASUS CM1831 31 Refer to Setting up your computer section ...in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...
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...mini-breaks from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. 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 with your knees, elbows and hips at ...the monitor directly in front of you with your eye level so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1831 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that ...
...mini-breaks from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. 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 with your knees, elbows and hips at ...the monitor directly in front of you with your eye level so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1831 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that ...
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...your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).... System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen ... system to complete the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1.
...your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).... System DVD Backup: This feature allows you have problems with the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen ... system to complete the recovery process. Take your Desktop PC at the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1.
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.... Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM1831 61 To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to Microsoft, you...
.... Follow the onscreen instructions to create the Recovery DVD. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ASUS CM1831 61 To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to Microsoft, you...
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... reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to...
... reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to...