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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ...clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened 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. ...
...in fire. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the ...clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened 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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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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... provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM6730 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC! English 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...
... provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM6730 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC! English 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...
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Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on your computer. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on your computer. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turn your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Click on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
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.... 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 You may pin programs that you want to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. 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. Launching items from the Start menu...
.... 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 You may pin programs that you want to familiarize yourself with more information about Windows® 7. 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. Launching items from the Start menu...
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... USB storage device from the Windows notification area on 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 the rear panel. ASUS CM6730 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Doing...
... USB storage device from the Windows notification area on 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 the rear panel. ASUS CM6730 27 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. Doing...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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 English 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. 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 English 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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You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Refer to ... 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to your computer. ASUS CM6730 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 use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your Windows desktop. The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Refer to ... 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to your computer. ASUS CM6730 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.
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... display. 6. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. 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...
... display. 6. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your Windows desktop. Click Apply or OK. 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...
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... Place the monitor directly in front of you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level ...your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6730 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. • Sit upright ...
... Place the monitor directly in front of you with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level ...your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS CM6730 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. • Sit upright ...
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... the quick bar or taskbar. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the Minimize button to display the menu's contents. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information... AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CM6730 53
... the quick bar or taskbar. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. Click the Minimize button to display the menu's contents. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information... AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you quick and easy access to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Place the support DVD in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CM6730 53
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.... System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. ASUS CM6730 57 DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. Select one of the support DVD. 4. Using the Recovery Partition: ... settings (such as network settings). 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. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn ...
.... System Recovery: This feature allows you can use later to restore the system to its original working state. ASUS CM6730 57 DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. Select one of the support DVD. 4. Using the Recovery Partition: ... settings (such as network settings). 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. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn ...
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...models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your ...do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ...
...models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Your Desktop PC needs to confirm the system recovery. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your ...do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Ensure to create the Recovery DVD. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ...
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...; Connect your HDTV. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that 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. Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM6730 61 The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
...; Connect your HDTV. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that 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. Click > Computer. 2. ASUS CM6730 61 The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
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...a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. ASUS CM6730 65 Action It is too high. Computer is powering on. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty ...card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan...
...a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. ASUS CM6730 65 Action It is too high. Computer is powering on. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty ...card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan...
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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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.... • Ensure that your retailer. 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 or use damaged power cords, accessories, ... power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). •...
.... • Ensure that your retailer. 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 or use damaged power cords, accessories, ... power and peripherals before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). •...
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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) 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 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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Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM6730 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. The ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC! Front panel 5 6 7 12 3 4 ASUS CM6730 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. The ASUS Essentio CM6730 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!