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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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...circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35...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 dirty or dusty environments. Safety information...
...circuit. • Ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in fire. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35...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 dirty or dusty environments. Safety information...
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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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... a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11
... a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Thank you for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Essentio CM6870 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 8 6 7 ASUS CM6870 11
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn on your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. 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 monitor ON. 3. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn on your computer. Click on the power switch. 2. Click to turn your computer OFF: 1. 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 monitor ON. 3. Turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Press the power button on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Close all running applications. 2. Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button 4.
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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. Using the Start menu The Start ...
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. Using the Start menu The Start ...
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... 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 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 Click from your USB storage...
... 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 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 Click from your 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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... your computer section in your computer. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. Refer to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM6870 31 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to Setting...
... your computer section in your computer. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. Refer to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CM6870 31 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to Setting...
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... use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to... > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show...
... use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to remove the selected display. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. ENGLISH 3. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Turn on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to... > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show...
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...using and fully enjoying your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6870 35 This section provides 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... slightly higher than 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 firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at the PC...
...using and fully enjoying your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CM6870 35 This section provides 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... slightly higher than 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 firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at the PC...
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...on the Main menu icon to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CM6870 53 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. If Autorun is ...disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the optical drive. Exit button Switch ...
...on the Main menu icon to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CM6870 53 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. If Autorun is ...disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the optical drive. Exit button Switch ...
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...Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this icon to switch between the quick bar...retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Right-click this utility. Right-click the mouse to preview files before ...
...Auto Backup" for complete data backup. 56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Double-click the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this icon to switch between the quick bar...retrieve all your backups, synced files, share groups and password protected data from here. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Right-click this utility. Right-click the mouse to preview files before ...
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... customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to its default settings. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your... Desktop PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The ...
... customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you to its default settings. ASUS CM6870 61 ENGLISH Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your... Desktop PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. About the Recovery Partition The ...
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...remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Your Desktop PC needs to back up Windows on your Desktop PC. Ensure to be unusable. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important... overwrite your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system ...
...remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Your Desktop PC needs to back up Windows on your Desktop PC. Ensure to be unusable. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important... overwrite your important data before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities Remove the external hard disk drive before the system ...
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... out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. ASUS CM6870 65 To change the screen resolution: 1. Then click Keep Changes on your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is caused by...the discs with your HDTV. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is ...
... out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. ASUS CM6870 65 To change the screen resolution: 1. Then click Keep Changes on your HDTV. When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is caused by...the discs with your HDTV. The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? Click > Computer. 2. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The picture on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are not Muted. • If it is ...
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...powering on the computer. ASUS CM6870 69 Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If ...the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. Computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest ...
...powering on the computer. ASUS CM6870 69 Action It is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If ...the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. Computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest ...