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...Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your 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 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 ...
...Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your 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 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 27 Connecting microphone and speakers 28 ...
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... to �r�. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB ... performance for your computer. 3. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. ASUS CM6870 13 RATING: 115Vac/220-230Vac, 7A/4A. 60/50Hz. 2. ���P�o�w��e�r�s�w...
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Click 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 Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 3.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Click to turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turn on your computer. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. Click 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 Close all running applications. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 3.
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.... Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. The system loads the new settings and restarts. ASUS CM6870 19 From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. You may now start using your computer. Click Next. Turn your...the section Setting up a user account and password in the necessary information to set up your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Review your computer on. To start your password, then click Next. To skip this step, select Ask me later...
.... Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. The system loads the new settings and restarts. ASUS CM6870 19 From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. You may now start using your computer. Click Next. Turn your...the section Setting up a user account and password in the necessary information to set up your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system. Review your computer on. To start your password, then click Next. To skip this step, select Ask me later...
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...to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Select Getting Started. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu:... 7. From the Start menu, select the item that you to familiarize yourself with more information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you want to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on...
...to programs, utilities, and other useful items on this chapter. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the taskbar: • From the Windows® taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Select Getting Started. Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the Start menu:... 7. From the Start menu, select the item that you to familiarize yourself with more information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and transferring files to help you want to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on...
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... Unpin this program from this list. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. ...pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to the ...Start menu. Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the jumplist: 1. ASUS CM6870 21
... Unpin this program from this list. Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. ...pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to the ...Start menu. Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the jumplist: 1. ASUS CM6870 21
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... to adjust the volume. Volume Click this icon to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Managing your files and folders. Click Computer to open it. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal ... dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the arrow icon . 2. ...
... to adjust the volume. Volume Click this icon to launch the Start menu. 22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Managing your files and folders. Click Computer to open it. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal ... dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you to view, manage, and organize your files and folders Using Windows® Explorer Windows® Explorer allows you want to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the arrow icon . 2. ...
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... , then select your data. 3. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want to select how you want. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. ASUS CM6870 23 From the navigation pane, select the location... of your preferred sorting type. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that appears, select Group by , then...
... , then select your data. 3. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click View, and select the view type that you want to select how you want. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. ASUS CM6870 23 From the navigation pane, select the location... of your preferred sorting type. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the menu that appears, select Group by , then...
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... a name for the new folder. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to your computer's system settings without affecting your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. From the toolbar, click New folder.... 3. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your files Setting up a backup To set up backup. Restoring your personal data. Select your system:...
... a name for the new folder. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to your computer's system settings without affecting your system settings The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer's system settings are 1GB or more. 5. From the toolbar, click New folder.... 3. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your files Setting up a backup To set up backup. Restoring your personal data. Select your system:...
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...information, and the option to enhance the security and performance of the new user. 5. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do . Select Manage another account. ...a new account. 4. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Setting up a user account: 1. For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer. ASUS CM6870 25
...information, and the option to enhance the security and performance of the new user. 5. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do . Select Manage another account. ...a new account. 4. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Setting up a user account: 1. For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in the name of your computer. ASUS CM6870 25
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...; Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Next. 4. Ensure that you would like to complete the activation. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...: 1. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Key in your computer. Click Finish to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. To launch...
...; Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Click Next. 4. Ensure that you would like to complete the activation. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree...: 1. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Select the user that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. Key in your computer. Click Finish to set up a user's password To set a password. 2. To launch...
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... Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. ASUS CM6870 27 The USB ports allow you to the USB 3.0 ports. Front panel...
... Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on both the front and rear panels. Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1/3.0 ports on your computer. ASUS CM6870 27 The USB ports allow you to the USB 3.0 ports. Front panel...
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Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS CM6870 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come... as an extension to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the... output ports of your computer. To set to set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When using multiple ...
Connect the two monitors to your computer. 2. ASUS CM6870 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come... as an extension to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the... output ports of your computer. To set to set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set up multiple displays: 1. Refer to Setting up multiple displays When using multiple ...
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... settings. • Right click anywhere on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this options...
... settings. • Right click anywhere on your main display. • Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this options...
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... downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a footrest to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest...of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. 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...
... downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a footrest to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your thighs. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest...of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC. 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...
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... • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your system allows you to read from and write to access the data on it fits in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 36 Chapter 4: Using your computer Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting... on the front panel of the card slots and use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in only one or more of your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to different memory card drives. DO NOT force...
... • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your system allows you to read from and write to access the data on it fits in the Windows notification area before removing the memory card. 36 Chapter 4: Using your computer Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting... on the front panel of the card slots and use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in only one or more of your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to different memory card drives. DO NOT force...
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...to access the data on it . 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access your files. Select a program from the disc tray. While the system is on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CM6870 37 Push the tray to open the tray. 2. ENGLISH Using the optical... drive 2 1 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the taskbar, click Computer,...
...to access the data on it . 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access your files. Select a program from the disc tray. While the system is on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CM6870 37 Push the tray to open the tray. 2. ENGLISH Using the optical... drive 2 1 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your computer, click Windows® 7 Start button on the taskbar, click Computer,...
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ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard Keys Description 1 2 3 1. Increases the system volume. 4. Goes to the previous track in a media player. 4 5 6 5. The special function keys only work on this section are for reference only. The illustrations on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 38 Chapter 4: Using your computer Goes to the next track in a media player...
ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard Keys Description 1 2 3 1. Increases the system volume. 4. Goes to the previous track in a media player. 4 5 6 5. The special function keys only work on this section are for reference only. The illustrations on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 38 Chapter 4: Using your computer Goes to the next track in a media player...
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Increases the system volume. The special function keys only work on /off. ENGLISH ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3. Decreases the system volume. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS CM6870 39
Increases the system volume. The special function keys only work on /off. ENGLISH ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard 12 3 Hot keys 1. 2. 3. Decreases the system volume. Description Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 / XP operating systems. ASUS CM6870 39
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... the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6870 47 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the...
... the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the interface settings ASUS CM6870 47 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the...