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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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...8226; Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture 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 , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the ...
...8226; Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture 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 , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Seek servicing if the ...
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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 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.
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... Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. Chapter 1 Getting started...
... Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. 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. Chapter 1 Getting started...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Click to turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. 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 OFF: 1. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Power button 4. Click to turn on your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Click on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. Close all running applications. 2. 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
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... details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 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...
... details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 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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... panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. ASUS CM6870 27 Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB...
... panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. 2. ASUS CM6870 27 Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB...
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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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... set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. 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...computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic ...
... set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. 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...computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. ASUS CM6870 31 Connect the two monitors to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up multiple displays: 1. For some graphic ...
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... pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor...
... pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Click Apply or OK. ENGLISH 3. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on your Windows desktop. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor...
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...while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6870 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 ...
...while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6870 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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...is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. ASUS CM6870 53 For models without an operating system, follow the ...steps below to install this icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. If Autorun is a utility which gives you to switch...
...is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the desktop. ASUS CM6870 53 For models without an operating system, follow the ...steps below to install this icon to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. If Autorun is a utility which gives you to switch...
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...backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the support DVD. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from ...here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. The webstorage quick bar appears in cloud storage; For models without an operating system, follow the steps ...
...backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the support DVD. ENGLISH ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from ...here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. The webstorage quick bar appears in cloud storage; For models without an operating system, follow the steps ...
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... backup copy of the following recovery options. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM6870 61 DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press to complete the recovery process. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn...cannot be restored if deleted. 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 DVD Backup: This feature allows you to...
... backup copy of the following recovery options. Press during bootup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. ASUS CM6870 61 DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press to complete the recovery process. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn...cannot be restored if deleted. 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 DVD Backup: This feature allows you to...
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... drive partition. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions 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 overwrite your partitions will be powered ON.... 2. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restart the Desktop...
... drive partition. Ensure to confirm the system recovery. Follow the onscreen instructions 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 overwrite your partitions will be powered ON.... 2. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your hard drive. Restart the Desktop...
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... for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . ASUS CM6870 65 Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive eject button is caused...8226; Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is...
... for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is displayed as . ASUS CM6870 65 Do any of your monitor and your HDTV. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. The DVD drive eject button is caused...8226; Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your Windows desktop. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is...
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.... Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS... to download the latest BIOS versions. The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is powering ...
.... Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. ASUS CM6870 69 Update the BIOS... to download the latest BIOS versions. The system temperature is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is powering ...