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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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... power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. If you are using, contact your retailer. 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 not ...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 the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects...
... power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. If you are using, contact your retailer. 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 not ...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 the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects...
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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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... before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CP5141 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. ASUS CP5141 1-1 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
... before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ASUS Essentio CP5141 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. ASUS CP5141 1-1 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 2. Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Click on your computer. Click to turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Close all running applications. 2.
Turn your computer OFF: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your monitor ON. 2. Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Click on your computer. Click to turn your computer ON: 1. Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. 1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started Close all running applications. 2.
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...® 7. You may pin programs that you access to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on your computer. Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch. From the Start menu, select the item that you with more information about Windows 7 through its...
...® 7. You may pin programs that you access to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on your computer. Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to launch. From the Start menu, select the item that you with more information about Windows 7 through its...
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ASUS CP5141 3-1 Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. Rear panel 2. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage...
ASUS CP5141 3-1 Click from your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. Rear panel 2. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage...
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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. 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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...extension to set display modes. Connect the two monitors to your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CP5141 3-5 Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to enlarge your computer. The dual ... be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer. 2. To set to 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 and connect...
...extension to set display modes. Connect the two monitors to your main display, or as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS CP5141 3-5 Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to enlarge your computer. The dual ... be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer. 2. To set to 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 and connect...
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Turn on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and...: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following 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. Click Apply or OK.
Turn on your computer This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. • Remove this display: Select this options to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and...: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following 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. Click Apply or OK.
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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. ...your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CP5141 ... screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your...
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. ...your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to relax the backs of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from sources of your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS CP5141 ... screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your...
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... Follow the onscreen instructions to frequently-used applications. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. ASUS CP5141 6-1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Launching AI Manager To ...launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop...
... Follow the onscreen instructions to frequently-used applications. Chapter 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. ASUS CP5141 6-1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager: 1. Launching AI Manager To ...launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the Windows® desktop...
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... Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to quit the AI Manager. Click the Minimize button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items on the right... to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you to clear. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting...
... Add to ToolBar Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to quit the AI Manager. Click the Minimize button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items on the right... to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you to clear. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting...
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...Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an ... from a file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. c. ASUS CP5141 6-7 b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage,...
...Quit all its features. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. b. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through a network or an ... from a file, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the updating process. c. ASUS CP5141 6-7 b. Follow the onscreen instructions to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage,...
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...nero.com Recovering your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Turn on your system: 1. To recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected...data and take note of any key to a disc. All data will be lost during the recovery process. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. ASUS CP5141 6-13 3. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to its original working state. Insert the recovery DVD into ...
...nero.com Recovering your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as the boot device. Turn on your system: 1. To recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Wait until the Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected...data and take note of any key to a disc. All data will be lost during the recovery process. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. ASUS CP5141 6-13 3. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to its original working state. Insert the recovery DVD into ...
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...display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery ...process. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. 4. After the system restarts, Windows...
...display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. 6. Click OK on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery ...process. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. 4. After the system restarts, Windows...
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... muted, the volume icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to fit your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . ASUS CP5141 7-3 To change the screen resolution: 1. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect...
... muted, the volume icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to fit your Windows desktop. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . ASUS CP5141 7-3 To change the screen resolution: 1. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect...