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... for the first time 21 Using the Windows® UI 22 Working with Windows® Apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone... Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card 37 Connecting multiple external displays 40 Connecting an HDTV 42 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive 45 Using the...
... for the first time 21 Using the Windows® UI 22 Working with Windows® Apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone... Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card 37 Connecting multiple external displays 40 Connecting an HDTV 42 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive 45 Using the...
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...storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. English Safety information ...Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. 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 ...
...storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. English Safety information ...Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. 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 ...
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... details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse. 10 Package contents English ASUS G70AB Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1 ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Warranty card x1 Installation Guide x1...
... details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse. 10 Package contents English ASUS G70AB Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1 ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Warranty card x1 Installation Guide x1...
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English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS G70AB 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. Front panel ASUS G70AB 11 Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G70AB Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS G70AB 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. Front panel ASUS G70AB 11 Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G70AB Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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... turn on your computer. This LED lights up when you to turn on your computer. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of the desktop chassis would extend out in Level 2 and Level 3 overclocking, and remain closed in Level 1. Microphone port. Press this button to install an additional hot swappable...
... turn on your computer. This LED lights up when you to turn on your computer. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of the desktop chassis would extend out in Level 2 and Level 3 overclocking, and remain closed in Level 1. Microphone port. Press this button to install an additional hot swappable...
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Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your monitor ON. 2. English Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. For details on your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Power button 3. Turn your computer. ASUS G70AB 19 Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your monitor ON. 2. English Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. For details on your computer after setting up your computer ON: 1. Power button 3. Turn your computer. ASUS G70AB 19 Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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... Start Screen and displayed on your user account. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is the tile-based display used in to your Desktop PC. English Using the Windows® UI The Windows® user interface (UI) is required to run a Windows® App. Some apps require signing in...
... Start Screen and displayed on your user account. A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is the tile-based display used in to your Desktop PC. English Using the Windows® UI The Windows® user interface (UI) is required to run a Windows® App. Some apps require signing in...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS G70AB 23 Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS G70AB 23 Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
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...;m��o�f��th�e��s�c�r�e�e��n��to a hand icon. ASUS G70AB 25 English Working with Windows® Apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the app to launch your selected app. Launching apps...
...;m��o�f��th�e��s�c�r�e�e��n��to a hand icon. ASUS G70AB 25 English Working with Windows® Apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your mouse pointer on the app to launch your selected app. Launching apps...
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Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start Screen 1. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. English Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to display its settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Pinning an app on the Start Screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon.
Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start Screen 1. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. English Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to display its settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Pinning an app on the Start Screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon.
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...of your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. • Press C ASUS G70AB 27 It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or... lower right corner of your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated.
...of your mouse pointer on the right side of white icons. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of the screen. • Press C ASUS G70AB 27 It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or... lower right corner of your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the charms bar looks like once activated.
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...applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start Screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Devices This tool allows you to your Desktop PC. 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices ...attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to...
...applications via social networking sites or email. From the Start Screen, you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Devices This tool allows you to your Desktop PC. 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Settings This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices ...attached to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Share This tool allows you to...
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... another app. To switch between apps. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. ASUS G70AB 29 Use your mouse a) Click on the top side of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your screen. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an...
... another app. To switch between apps. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. ASUS G70AB 29 Use your mouse a) Click on the top side of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your screen. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an...
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... Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Activates the Lock screen. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Opens the Second screen pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Launches the Computer...
... Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Minimizes the Internet Explorer window. Activates the Lock screen. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Opens the Second screen pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Launches the Computer...
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... to peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS G70AB 31 Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function. + Turning your D��e�s�k�to�p��P�C���O�F�F� To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to...
... to peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS G70AB 31 Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function. + Turning your D��e�s�k�to�p��P�C���O�F�F� To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to...
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... You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so...instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system...
... You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so...instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for system...
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Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS G70AB 33 Click from your computer. From the Start Screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel To ...: 1. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. These USB ports allow you to launch the...
Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS G70AB 33 Click from your computer. From the Start Screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Front panel Rear panel To ...: 1. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. When the Safe to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. These USB ports allow you to launch the...
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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 Connecting Headphone and Mic English Connecting 2.1 channel Speakers 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic English Connecting 2.1 channel Speakers 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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... to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set...
... to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set...
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... under Appearance and Personalization. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® Apps. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays...to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your computer. 4. For details, refer to show desktop only on the confirmation message. ASUS G70AB 41 Turn on the Start Screen from the Start Screen. b) �R��ig��h�t�c...
... under Appearance and Personalization. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® Apps. Do any of your main display. • Extend these displays...to use the additional monitor as an extension display. This increases your computer. 4. For details, refer to show desktop only on the confirmation message. ASUS G70AB 41 Turn on the Start Screen from the Start Screen. b) �R��ig��h�t�c...