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... device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 27 Connecting an HDTV...28 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Wi-Fi connection (on... only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...47 Using Windows® 7 desktop...48 Managing your files and folders 50 3
... device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 27 Connecting an HDTV...28 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Wi-Fi connection (on... only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...47 Using Windows® 7 desktop...48 Managing your files and folders 50 3
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... Windows® 8.1 lock screen...55 Using the Windows® UI...56 Working with Windows® apps...59 Other keyboard shortcuts...64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup...66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the...
... Windows® 8.1 lock screen...55 Using the Windows® UI...56 Working with Windows® apps...59 Other keyboard shortcuts...64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup...66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the...
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... product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • 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 body parts away from the electrical outlet...detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage 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. Seek servicing ...
... product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • 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 body parts away from the electrical outlet...detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage 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. Seek servicing ...
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... sources for additional information and for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task.... Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used in your Desktop...
... sources for additional information and for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task.... Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used in your Desktop...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) DipolDipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (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. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) DipolDipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (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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The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! 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 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 13 Thank you for reference only.
The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! 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 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 13 Thank you for reference only.
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Turn on your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 19 Press the power button on the power switch. 2. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.
Turn on your computer. Power button 3. Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 19 Press the power button on the power switch. 2. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn your monitor ON. 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.
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... enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. Refer 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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to... using the BIOS section in this user guide for details. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 21 You can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
... enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. Refer 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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to... using the BIOS section in this user guide for details. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 21 You can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual.
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. ENGLISH 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 Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. ENGLISH 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 Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
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... your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set to be found in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in this guide. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that ...ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 The dual display function ...
... your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set to be found in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to Setting up your computer section in this guide. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that ...ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 The dual display function ...
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... tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your chair to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your thighs. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen ...level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to make sure that your knees are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable...
... tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your chair to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your thighs. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen ...level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to make sure that your knees are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable...
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... card. Insert the memory card into a slot to different memory card drives. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. To use the memory card: 1. Select a program from and write to avoid damaging the card. • ...You can place media in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it . •...
... card. Insert the memory card into a slot to different memory card drives. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. To use the memory card: 1. Select a program from and write to avoid damaging the card. • ...You can place media in a slot at one or more of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it . •...
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...ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 29 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While the system is on, do either of the following to close it. 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...'s thumbnail. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button to open the Computer screen. 2. Place the disc on Windows® 8.1, hover your files...
...ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 29 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While the system is on, do either of the following to close it. 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...'s thumbnail. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. While your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on , press the eject button to open the Computer screen. 2. Place the disc on Windows® 8.1, hover your files...
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... the documentation came with Windows® apps. Refer to the section Restoring your HDTV. On Windows® 8.1: Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. For details, refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings....you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 37 b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization.
... the documentation came with Windows® apps. Refer to the section Restoring your HDTV. On Windows® 8.1: Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. For details, refer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings....you to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 37 b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization.
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ENGLISH ? On Windows® 7, click > Computer. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front ...
ENGLISH ? On Windows® 7, click > Computer. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front ...
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...flow. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner... space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Visit the...
...flow. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner... space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Visit the...
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All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
All Rights Reserved ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
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... of screens appear to set up a password for the first time: 1. Review your language, then click Next. 3. The system loads the new settings and restarts. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the user name and computer name, then click...
... of screens appear to set up a password for the first time: 1. Review your language, then click Next. 3. The system loads the new settings and restarts. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the user name and computer name, then click...
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..., select the item that you access to hide the program. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. 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. For more details, refer to the...
..., select the item that you access to hide the program. Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you with using Windows® 7. 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. For more details, refer to the...
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... taskbar. 3. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to taskbar. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from this list. ASUS Desktop PC 47
... taskbar. 3. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to taskbar. Unpinning programs from the taskbar To unpin programs from this list. ASUS Desktop PC 47