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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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... detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 near liquids, rain, or moisture. ... professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT short circuit the contacts.
... detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet 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 near liquids, rain, or moisture. ... professional assistance before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT short circuit the contacts.
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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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..., and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
..., and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11 The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities.
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Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Press the power button 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 Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on your computer.
Click on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Press the power button 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 Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Click to turn on your computer.
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ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this ...
ENGLISH Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this ...
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.... DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CM6870 27 To remove a USB storage device: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to the USB 3.0 ports. The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. To connect a USB storage...
.... DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS CM6870 27 To remove a USB storage device: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to the USB 3.0 ports. The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. To connect a USB storage...
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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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...section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Refer to your computer. ASUS CM6870 31 You can use the additional monitor as an extension to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge...graphics card. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set display modes. Connect the two monitors to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only...
...section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Refer to your computer. ASUS CM6870 31 You can use the additional monitor as an extension to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge...graphics card. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set display modes. Connect the two monitors to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only...
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... click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to remove the selected display. 6. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. •...; Remove this display: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Click Apply or...
... click anywhere on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to remove the selected display. 6. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on monitor 1 or monitor 2. •...; Remove this display: Select this option to show desktop only on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. Click Apply or...
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ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain ...If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight ... you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor ...
ASUS CM6870 35 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain ...If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight ... you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with your eye level so that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor ...
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... button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. If Autorun is pre-installed on the desktop. ASUS CM6870 53 The AI Manager ...quick bar appears on some models. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. This utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from...
... button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Main The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. If Autorun is pre-installed on the desktop. ASUS CM6870 53 The AI Manager ...quick bar appears on some models. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. This utility is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from...
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... and password protected data from here. or select "Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your preferences in cloud storage; Backup To backup your most important data with...: Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.
... and password protected data from here. or select "Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your preferences in cloud storage; Backup To backup your most important data with...: Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.
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...is 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. Using the Recovery Partition: 1.... The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC at the factory. ASUS CM6870 61
...is 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. Using the Recovery Partition: 1.... The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Take your Desktop PC at the factory. ASUS CM6870 61
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Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be labeled as instructed to complete the recovery process. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. According to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for... drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or...
Your Desktop PC needs to restore the image. 4. Restoring will be labeled as instructed to complete the recovery process. Select OK to start to be powered ON. 2. According to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to Microsoft, you may be unusable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for... drive (may lose important data because of setting up all your important data before performing system recovery on your hard drive. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or...
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ASUS CM6870 65 The picture on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by ... the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. ENGLISH ? Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right...
ASUS CM6870 65 The picture on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by ... the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your Windows desktop. ENGLISH ? Adjust the screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right...
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... the service center information. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM6870 69 The fan slows down after turning on . If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. The...
... the service center information. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is working in use. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CM6870 69 The fan slows down after turning on . If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. The...