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... 1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 ...Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter ...
... 1-5 Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 2-1 Using Windows® 7 desktop 2-2 Managing your files and folders 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 ...Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter ...
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...shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using...
...shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical ...the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • 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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... your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 Click the number to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CP5141 Desktop PC! ASUS CP5141 1-1 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to view its corresponding description. The...
... your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 Click the number to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CP5141 Desktop PC! ASUS CP5141 1-1 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to view its corresponding description. The...
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Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started
Turning your computer ON To turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer OFF To turn on the Windows® desktop. 3. Click on /off your computer after setting up your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer OFF: 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click to turn your monitor ON. 2. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... menu, select the item that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. You may pin programs that you want to launch. 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...
... menu, select the item that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. You may pin programs that you want to launch. 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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... Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. The USB... transfer is in progress. Rear panel 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS CP5141 3-1
... Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. The USB... transfer is in progress. Rear panel 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS CP5141 3-1
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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 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.
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...monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CP5141 3-5 For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display... an extension to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to your computer. When...
...monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CP5141 3-5 For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display... an extension to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your Windows desktop. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to your computer. When...
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... display. Click Apply or OK. Turn on your computer Do any of your computer. 4. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: •...these displays: Select this options to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. 3.
... display. Click Apply or OK. Turn on your computer Do any of your computer. 4. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on the confirmation message. 3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: •...these displays: Select this options to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to your Windows desktop. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this option to remove the selected display. 6. 3.
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ASUS CP5141 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a footrest to your Desktop PC. If...-lit area, and keep it away from sources of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. Eye level to the top of the...
ASUS CP5141 4-1 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a footrest to your Desktop PC. If...-lit area, and keep it away from sources of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. Eye level to the top of the...
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... launch the AI Manager either from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CP5141 6-1 If Autorun is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is enabled, the Drivers installation...
... launch the AI Manager either from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. ASUS CP5141 6-1 If Autorun is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is enabled, the Drivers installation...
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AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to display the menu's contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security...
AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to display the menu's contents. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security...
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...from a BIOS file a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select ... that you wish to download then click Next. b. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. ASUS CP5141 6-7 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
...from a BIOS file a. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. From the FTP site, select ... that you wish to download then click Next. b. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. ASUS CP5141 6-7 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. •...
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... want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to entire HD This option deletes all your ASUS Desktop PC. To recover your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Press Enter and then press any customized settings such... up all partitions from your system: 1. Select where to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Options are: Recover system to its original working state. ASUS CP5141 6-13
... want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to entire HD This option deletes all your ASUS Desktop PC. To recover your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Press Enter and then press any customized settings such... up all partitions from your system: 1. Select where to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Options are: Recover system to its original working state. ASUS CP5141 6-13
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... on other computers. Windows is loading files is for any updates. When the ASUS logo appears, press F9 to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery. 2. Quickly recover...
... on other computers. Windows is loading files is for any updates. When the ASUS logo appears, press F9 to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. Tick I accept then click Next. 5. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery. 2. Quickly recover...
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... with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is placed with your HDTV. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel... disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. ASUS CP5141 7-3 ? To change the screen resolution: 1. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is...
... with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is placed with your HDTV. Then click Keep Changes on your Windows desktop. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel... disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. Refer to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. ASUS CP5141 7-3 ? To change the screen resolution: 1. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is...