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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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.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage 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 getting... overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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...
.... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage 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 getting... overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (optional) • 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 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD / SDVD / RDVD (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x2 (optional) • 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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... Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models...
... Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 ASUS CM6830 10 Thank you for reference only. The ASUS Essentio CM6830 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models...
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Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer OFF: 1.
Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer. ASUS CM6830 17 Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click to turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Turn your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer OFF: 1.
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...menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. From the Start menu, select the item that you with using Windows® 7. ASUS CM6830 19 Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to hide the...1. For more details, refer to obtain more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. It also provides you want to do. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
...menu The Start menu gives you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. From the Start menu, select the item that you with using Windows® 7. ASUS CM6830 19 Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to hide the...1. For more details, refer to obtain more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. It also provides you want to do. ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
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... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. ASUS CM6830 26 The USB ports allow you to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both...panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. Click from your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause ...
... storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. ASUS CM6830 26 The USB ports allow you to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both...panel Rear panel You can connect your computer. Click from your computer. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB FlashDisk. 2. To remove a USB storage device: 1. Doing so may cause ...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27 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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
Connecting Headphone and Mic ENGLISH Connecting 2-channel Speakers ASUS CM6830 27 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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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... section in your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. 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. When a graphics card is...
... section in your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. 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. When a graphics card is...
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..., click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. ASUS CM6830 31 Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop.
..., click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. ASUS CM6830 31 Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to use the... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop.
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...your hips to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while ... and other joints or muscles. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6830 33 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. ...
...your hips to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while ... and other joints or muscles. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6830 33 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. ...
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... the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the Close button to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click any of... in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. ASUS CM6830 51
... the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Click the Close button to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click any of... in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. ASUS CM6830 51
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...Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ASUS CM6830 55 Follow the onscreen instructions to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook ... storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to its default settings. ENGLISH Recovering your ...
...Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you have problems with the recovery process. ASUS CM6830 55 Follow the onscreen instructions to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook ... storage devices or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press to its default settings. ENGLISH Recovering your ...
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...on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.... DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your hard...
...on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your partitions will overwrite your Desktop PC. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 56 Chapter 26: Using the utilities Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive.... DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to complete the recovery process. Restart the Desktop PC and press on your hard...
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... click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is not respond. 1. ASUS CM6830 59 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...' volume. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV for the discs with your Windows desktop. Adjust the screen resolution to the documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is displayed as .
... click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is not respond. 1. ASUS CM6830 59 My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the...' volume. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to a electrical source and turned on your HDTV for the discs with your Windows desktop. Adjust the screen resolution to the documentation came with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is displayed as .
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Computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CM6830 63 The BIOS settings have been changed. There is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. The fan runs on its default ...still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down after turning on . Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Possible Cause Your ...
Computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS CM6830 63 The BIOS settings have been changed. There is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. The fan runs on its default ...still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan slows down after turning on . Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Possible Cause Your ...