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...computer 16 Turning your computer ON/OFF 19 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 21 Using Windows® 7 desktop 22 Managing your files and folders 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3:... first time 29 Using the Windows® UI 30 Working with Windows® apps 33 Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 41 Connecting...
...computer 16 Turning your computer ON/OFF 19 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 21 Using Windows® 7 desktop 22 Managing your files and folders 24 Restoring your system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3:... first time 29 Using the Windows® UI 30 Working with Windows® apps 33 Other keyboard shortcuts 38 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 39 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 39 Entering the BIOS Setup 40 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 41 Connecting...
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Contents Chapter 5: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 49 Using the memory card reader 50 Using the optical drive 51 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 53 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 55 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 63 Chapter 7: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 67 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional 74 Recovering your system 76 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 ASUS contact information 87
Contents Chapter 5: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 49 Using the memory card reader 50 Using the optical drive 51 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 53 Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 55 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 63 Chapter 7: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 67 ASUS Smart Cooling System (optional 74 Recovering your system 76 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 ASUS contact information 87
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...or dusty environments. This reminder is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical... shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your area. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the point of the National...
...or dusty environments. This reminder is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated. • DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. • To prevent electrical... shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your area. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to the point of the National...
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... trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the.... Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual
... trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Refer to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The user manual is located in the.... Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 10
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD (optional) x1 Recovery DVD (optional) x1 Antenna (optional) x1 • 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. 10
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The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. ASUS M11AD 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. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. ASUS M11AD 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. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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... ON: 1. Power button 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 3. Click to shut down your Desktop PC on Windows® 8, refer to turn on Windows® 7: 1. Turn your computer OFF on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ASUS M11AD 19 Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details...
... ON: 1. Power button 3. Turning your computer OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 3. Click to shut down your Desktop PC on Windows® 8, refer to turn on Windows® 7: 1. Turn your computer OFF on /off your computer after setting up your computer. ASUS M11AD 19 Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details...
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... for easy access. Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in to your user account. Live tiles User account Zoom in Windows® 8. Start screen The Start screen...
... for easy access. Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in to your user account. Live tiles User account Zoom in Windows® 8. Start screen The Start screen...
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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 M11AD 31
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 M11AD 31
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ASUS M11AD 33 Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Customizing ... from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move , resize, or unpin apps from Start. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your selected app. Press to launch your apps.
ASUS M11AD 33 Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen, right-click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Customizing ... from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move , resize, or unpin apps from Start. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your selected app. Press to launch your apps.
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.... • Press + . The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ASUS M11AD 35 ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as...
.... • Press + . The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ASUS M11AD 35 ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms Bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as...
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... screen. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your... Desktop PC. Devices This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to ...
... screen. Settings This tool allows you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. From the Start screen, you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 36 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Share This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your... Desktop PC. Devices This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to ...
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...: 1. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. ASUS M11AD 37 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps, press + . A screen resolution of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to the right or left side of at...
...: 1. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to launch it. ASUS M11AD 37 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps, press + . A screen resolution of the display panel. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to the right or left side of at...
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... peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function. + Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings... To put your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the desktop. Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS M11AD 39 Zooms out...
... peek at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Opens the Narrator Settings. + Enables the print screen function. + Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings... To put your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at the desktop. Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS M11AD 39 Zooms out...
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...default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Press during the system bootup and requests you to run when you to quickly access the BIOS:... tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. POST (Power-On Self Test) is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during...
...default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 40 Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8 Press during the system bootup and requests you to run when you to quickly access the BIOS:... tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. POST (Power-On Self Test) is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during...
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.... ASUS M11AD 41 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC...
.... ASUS M11AD 41 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic 42 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the Start screen, click Desktop to your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or ... Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on Windows® 8: 1. When the Safe to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ...
Connecting Headphone and Mic 42 Chapter 4: Connecting devices to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the Start screen, click Desktop to your computer. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or ... Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on Windows® 8: 1. When the Safe to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. ...
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... a monitor to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your computer. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays...
... a monitor to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your computer. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays...
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... the height of your chair to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M11AD 49 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your spine is firmly...back of your chair so that the base of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to make sure that your knees are at an approximately 90º angle when you with...
... the height of your chair to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS M11AD 49 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of your spine is firmly...back of your chair so that the base of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to make sure that your knees are at an approximately 90º angle when you with...
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...Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is normal. There is too high. The system temperature is not ...replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on . ENGLISH CPU...
...Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is normal. There is too high. The system temperature is not ...replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to the latest version. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on . ENGLISH CPU...
