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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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.... DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to prevent the system from getting overheated. •...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 dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate...
.... DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to prevent the system from getting overheated. •...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 dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate...
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Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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 x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 (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.
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... locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know...
... locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know...
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... computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. When the Safe to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To remove a USB... allow you to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27
... computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. When the Safe to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To remove a USB... allow you to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. ASUS CM6870 27
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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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... to set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be the primary display has display during POST...
... to set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge your Windows desktop. ASUS CM6870 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to be the primary display has display during POST...
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... your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair ... and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. 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...
... your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. ASUS CM6870 35 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair ... and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. 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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...at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings ... system to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. Press to its ...
...at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. ASUS CM6870 61 The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to make note of any customized configuration settings ... system to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC at the factory. Press during bootup. 2. Press to its ...
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...before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restoring will... be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select ...
...before performing system recovery on your important data before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to complete the recovery process. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Restoring will... be labeled as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select ...
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...working in use. There is powering on. Restore the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The BIOS settings have been changed. Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. ... ventilation for the service center information. Computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. ASUS CM6870 69
...working in use. There is powering on. Restore the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The BIOS settings have been changed. Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. ... ventilation for the service center information. Computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. ASUS CM6870 69