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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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... battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • ...set to the correct voltage in environments 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 prevent the system from getting overheated....
... battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • ...set to the correct voltage in environments 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 prevent the system from getting overheated....
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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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Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM1831 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations...
Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM1831 11 Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations...
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Turn 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 Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Click to turn on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Click on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3.
Turn 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 Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Click to turn on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Click on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON To turn your monitor ON. 3.
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... computer. The list of available tasks appears. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. 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.
... computer. The list of available tasks appears. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. 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.
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Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM1831 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Click from your computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware ... on the rear panel. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. 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...
Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CM1831 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Click from your computer. When the Safe to Remove Hardware ... on the rear panel. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. 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...
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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 The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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.
ENGLISH 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 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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Turn off your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors ... the primary display has display during POST. 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. Connect the two monitors to your computer. ASUS CM1831 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set to connect...
Turn off your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors ... the primary display has display during POST. 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. Connect the two monitors to your computer. ASUS CM1831 31 Setting up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set to connect...
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Turn on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. Do any of your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode...
Turn on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to show desktop only on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. Do any of your computer. 4. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode...
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... your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1831 35 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately ...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 eye level so that your...
... your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM1831 35 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately ...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 eye level so that your...
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...the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to...Recovering your system in the support DVD. 2. For details, refer to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. Installing AI ...
...the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to...Recovering your system in the support DVD. 2. For details, refer to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. Installing AI ...
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... 3. Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the ... the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. From the FTP site, select...
... 3. Quit all its features. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the updating process: Updating from a file, then click Next. Locate the ... the Internet, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. b. From the FTP site, select...
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...the Windows® taskbar. • The Ai Charger icon ( ) shows if an Apple device is connected on your ASUS computer's USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There is no setting screen for Ai Charger. Installing webstorage To ...USB driver is properly installed in it. • The current Apple devices only support USB 2.0 performance. ASUS Webstorage ASUS Webstorage is designed to help you plug your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is the USB 2.0 maximum... Charger. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage.
...the Windows® taskbar. • The Ai Charger icon ( ) shows if an Apple device is connected on your ASUS computer's USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There is no setting screen for Ai Charger. Installing webstorage To ...USB driver is properly installed in it. • The current Apple devices only support USB 2.0 performance. ASUS Webstorage ASUS Webstorage is designed to help you plug your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is the USB 2.0 maximum... Charger. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage.
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... is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 60 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Select one of any customized configuration settings (...delete the partition named RECOVERY. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 60 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Select one of any customized configuration settings (...delete the partition named RECOVERY. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM1831 61 Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to do so...
... to complete the recovery process. ASUS CM1831 61 Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to do so...
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...8226; It is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. ENGLISH ? The picture on your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ASUS CM1831 65 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK...
...8226; It is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. ENGLISH ? The picture on your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ASUS CM1831 65 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to fit your Windows desktop. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK...
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...computer is too high. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 The system temperature is working in use. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Possible Cause Your computer ...to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Computer is normal. Action ...
...computer is too high. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. ASUS CM1831 69 The system temperature is working in use. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Possible Cause Your computer ...to download the latest BIOS versions. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Computer is normal. Action ...