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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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... power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an... to fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use the modem during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your area.
... power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using an... to fix it by yourself. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use the modem during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your area.
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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. 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.
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... ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM1831 ...11 Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC!
... ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM1831 ...11 Thank you for reference only. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM1831 Desktop PC!
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Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on your monitor ON. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3.
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... again to obtain more details, refer to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to hide the program. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. It also provides...
... again to obtain more details, refer to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to hide the program. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. It also provides...
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... 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 connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1831 27
... 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 connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. ASUS CM1831 27
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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. 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.
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... off your computer and connect the power cords to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. ASUS CM1831 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to the monitors. Connect the two monitors...
... off your computer and connect the power cords to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. ASUS CM1831 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to the monitors. Connect the two monitors...
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... the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to show desktop only on your computer This increases your Windows desktop. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as ... screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK.
... the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays: Select this options to show desktop only on your computer This increases your Windows desktop. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as ... screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK.
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...lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully ... 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 an approximately 90º angle when you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1831 35...
...lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully ... 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 an approximately 90º angle when you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS CM1831 35...
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...'s contents. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Chapter 6 Using the utilities ENGLISH The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 If Autorun is a utility which gives you to frequently...-used applications. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch...
...'s contents. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Chapter 6 Using the utilities ENGLISH The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may use the Recovery Partition feature to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information ASUS CM1831 47 If Autorun is a utility which gives you to frequently...-used applications. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch...
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... Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. b. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or .... 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ENGLISH ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen...
... Update BIOS from a file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that allows you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click Next. b. Always update the utility to avoid network traffic, or .... 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ENGLISH ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you wish to complete the installation. Follow the onscreen...
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...data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is the USB 2.0 maximum charging rate. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in it. • The current Apple devices only support USB 2.0 performance. Ai Charger can only ... 700mA~900mA. • There is no setting screen for Ai Charger. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Even when you plug your Apple device into a USB 3.0 port, the maximum charging rate is still 500mA, which is...
...data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is the USB 2.0 maximum charging rate. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in it. • The current Apple devices only support USB 2.0 performance. Ai Charger can only ... 700mA~900mA. • There is no setting screen for Ai Charger. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Even when you plug your Apple device into a USB 3.0 port, the maximum charging rate is still 500mA, which is...
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... a reserved space on 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 can use later to restore the system to its original working state. Follow the onscreen instructions to...discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows you to a network drive and make a backup copy of the...
... a reserved space on 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 can use later to restore the system to its original working state. Follow the onscreen instructions to...discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows you to a network drive and make a backup copy of the...
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...the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. ASUS CM1831 61 Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the... drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove...
...the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your hard drive. ASUS CM1831 61 Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your Desktop PC. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Remove the... drive before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. DO NOT remove...
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Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to a electrical source and turned ... the system sounds, click from the menu. The picture on the confirmation message. ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. ASUS CM1831 65
Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of the following to a electrical source and turned ... the system sounds, click from the menu. The picture on the confirmation message. ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is not respond. 1. ASUS CM1831 65
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... the service center information. There is working in use. Action It is powering on. 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. The fan runs on the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update... the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The system temperature is too high. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM1831 69 Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer.
... the service center information. There is working in use. Action It is powering on. 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. The fan runs on the computer. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update... the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The system temperature is too high. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. ASUS CM1831 69 Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer.