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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix... time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard shortcuts...58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...59 3
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...27 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix... time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using the Windows® UI...50 Working with Windows® apps...53 Other keyboard shortcuts...58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...59 3
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Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup...60 Recovering your system...61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...64 4
Contents Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup...60 Recovering your system...61 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...64 4
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...vents on top and do not try to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects 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...power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. Hazardous moving...
...vents on top and do not try to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects 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...power supply is broken, do not shove any moving parts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. Hazardous moving...
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... The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task...
... The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying ...following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Power adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (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 ` Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Power adapter x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (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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ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 13 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities.
ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 13 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities.
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Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turn on your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer.
Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 20 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button 3. Turning your computer ON To turn on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Turn on your monitor ON. 3. Turn your computer.
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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 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS ... when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. Click from your computer. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. You can enable or disable ...
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 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS ... when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. Click from your computer. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. You can enable or disable ...
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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. ENGLISH 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 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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.... For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics...
.... For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics...
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... rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to make sure that the base of your... backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen...
... rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to make sure that the base of your... backward. • Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 29 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen...
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... to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to your computer is not... computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on . Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan.
... to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to your computer is not... computer is normal. The fan slows down after turning on . Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan.
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ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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...;8.1 tutorial appears. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows...you start your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next. 3. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. To start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears....
...;8.1 tutorial appears. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Connect • Settings • Your account 5. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows...you start your country or region, app language, keyboard layout, and time zone then tap Next. 3. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. To start your computer for a few minutes until the setup screen appears....
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... the tile-based display used in just one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. You can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1. live tiles User account...
... the tile-based display used in just one place. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Desktop PC. You can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1. live tiles User account...
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ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. ASUS Desktop PC 51 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. 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. ASUS Desktop PC 51 The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse.
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... its settings bar then click Unpin from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move , resize, or unpin apps from Start. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Customizing apps You can move an app, drag and drop the app to browse through the apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer.... Press to close it . • Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it . • From the running app...
... its settings bar then click Unpin from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move , resize, or unpin apps from Start. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Customizing apps You can move an app, drag and drop the app to browse through the apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer.... Press to close it . • Press twice then use the arrow keys to a new location. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it . • From the running app...
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... your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press + . ASUS Desktop PC 55 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side ...of your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar...
... your screen. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press + . ASUS Desktop PC 55 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side ...of your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar...
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Start This charm reverts the display back to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. ...From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to a recently opened app. Share This charm allows you to...
Start This charm reverts the display back to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to the Start screen. ...From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. 56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to a recently opened app. Share This charm allows you to...
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... display panel. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Using your screen. Use your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to launch it. ENGLISH Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and ...drop the app to work or switch between apps. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to the right or left or right side of the display...
... display panel. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Using your screen. Use your Desktop PC's screen resolution is set to launch it. ENGLISH Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and ...drop the app to work or switch between apps. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to the right or left or right side of the display...