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...the first time 19 Using the Windows® UI 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting... multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43
...the first time 19 Using the Windows® UI 20 Working with Windows® apps 23 Other keyboard shortcuts 28 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 29 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 29 Entering the BIOS Setup 30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 31 Connecting... multiple external displays 35 Connecting an HDTV 37 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 39 Using the memory card reader 40 Using the optical drive 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 43
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Contents Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 Recovering your system 56 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time 61 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 61 Using the Windows® UI 62 Working with Windows® apps 65 Other keyboard shortcuts 70 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 71 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 71 Entering the BIOS Setup 72 Recovering your system 73 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 76
Contents Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 Recovering your system 56 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time 61 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 61 Using the Windows® UI 62 Working with Windows® apps 65 Other keyboard shortcuts 70 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 71 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 71 Entering the BIOS Setup 72 Recovering your system 73 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 76
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.... • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 sure... remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. If you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the...
.... • DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. 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 sure... remove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32̊F)and 35˚C (95̊F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to the correct voltage in fire. If you are using, contact your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the...
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...65533;k�. Where to find more information Refer to the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to... yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o�p...
...65533;k�. Where to find more information Refer to the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to... yourself when trying to the ASUS website www.asus.com. CAUTION: I�n�f�o�r�m��a�ti�o�n��t�o�p...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card 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 Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card 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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Thank you for reference only. The ASUS M70AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel ASUS M70AD 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M70AD 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 and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
Thank you for reference only. The ASUS M70AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Front panel ASUS M70AD 11 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M70AD 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 and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Power button 3. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. • For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer.
Power button 3. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. • For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer.
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... These are fully launched. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is required to your Desktop PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on...
... These are fully launched. 20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is required to your Desktop PC. It helps organize all the programs and applications you can press the Windows key to your Microsoft account before they are apps pinned on...
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ASUS M70AD 21 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. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse.
ASUS M70AD 21 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. 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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...;r�e�e��n��to launch and customize your apps. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to ��c�l�o�s�e��it F�r�o�m��t�...the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Resizing apps Right-click the app to browse through the apps. ASUS M70AD 23 Press to a hand icon. Closing apps M��o�v�e��y�o�u��r�m��o...
...;r�e�e��n��to launch and customize your apps. ENGLISH Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to ��c�l�o�s�e��it F�r�o�m��t�...the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller. Resizing apps Right-click the app to browse through the apps. ASUS M70AD 23 Press to a hand icon. Closing apps M��o�v�e��y�o�u��r�m��o...
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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 Start. 24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3.
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 Start. 24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. From the settings bar, click Pin to the Desktop mode taskbar. Pinning an app on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3.
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Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right ... corner of white icons. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen. • Press C�>��. ASUS M70AD 25
Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your Desktop PC. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. It consists of several tools that can be triggered on the right ... corner of white icons. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your screen. ENGLISH Launching the Charms bar Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of the screen. • Press C�>��. ASUS M70AD 25
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... display back to a recently opened app. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Settings... This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
... display back to a recently opened app. ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to the Start screen. Settings... This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. 26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
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ASUS M70AD 27 c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels ... app then press + < . > to activate the Snap bar. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate Snap onscreen. To switch between apps. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch it. Launch another app. Using your screen. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area...
ASUS M70AD 27 c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left side of at least 1366 x 768 pixels ... app then press + < . > to activate the Snap bar. b) Hover the mouse pointer on an app to activate Snap onscreen. To switch between apps. Using your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch it. Launch another app. Using your screen. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area...
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Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Devices pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens the ... also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Opens the Second screen pane. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Activates the Lock screen.
Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the Devices pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens the ... also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Opens the Second screen pane. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Activates the Lock screen.
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... any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Zooms out your screen. ASUS M70AD 29 Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. •...; From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC turns off. ENGLISH Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Allows you ...
... any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. Zooms out your screen. ASUS M70AD 29 Putting your Desktop PC to do a normal shutdown. •...; From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC turns off. ENGLISH Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Allows you ...
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... quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for...system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to turn on your Desktop PC. 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Reconnect the power cord and press the power button ...
... quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during POST. • When your Desktop PC is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for...system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press ���d�u�r�in the Desktop PC. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to turn on your Desktop PC. 30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Reconnect the power cord and press the power button ...
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...device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. To remove a USB storage device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. DO NOT remove a USB ...a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS M70AD 31 Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your ...
...device from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of USB Drive]. 3. To remove a USB storage device: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. DO NOT remove a USB ...a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your USB storage devices to the USB 3.0 ports. ASUS M70AD 31 Click from your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your ...
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...multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. ASUS M70AD 35 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....monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. 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 main display,...
...multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. ASUS M70AD 35 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....monitor to be the primary display has display during POST. 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 main display,...
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... the Start screen from the Start screen. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to Pinning an app on the Start screen. ENGLISH 3. Click Apply or OK. ...Do any of your computer. 4. For details, refer to use the additional monitor as an extension display. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and ...
... the Start screen from the Start screen. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to Pinning an app on the Start screen. ENGLISH 3. Click Apply or OK. ...Do any of your computer. 4. For details, refer to use the additional monitor as an extension display. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and ...