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... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected... 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...47 Using the Windows® 10 UI...48 Keyboard shortcuts...52 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...54 3
... device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected... 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...47 Using the Windows® 10 UI...48 Keyboard shortcuts...52 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information...54 3
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...set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before cleaning. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock ...components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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...
...set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before cleaning. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock ...components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. 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...
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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) Dipole 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. 9
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) Dipole 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. 9
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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. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 11 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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 11 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. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your desktop PC. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to your computer. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1.
ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your desktop PC. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to your computer. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1.
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...ports Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. If your computer. 2. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 17 Connect a VGA... monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set...
...ports Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. If your computer. 2. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 17 Connect a VGA... monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set...
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... from the Windows taskbar on the front and rear panels. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on your computer, then click Eject. 2.
... from the Windows taskbar on the front and rear panels. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on your computer, then click Eject. 2.
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, and 5.1-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, and 5.1-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.
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.... Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set display modes. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 25 From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn on the... 1 for your computer. 3. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on 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 set to be the primary ...
.... Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. 4. When a graphics card is set display modes. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 25 From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn on the... 1 for your computer. 3. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on 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 set to be the primary ...
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ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. •... Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close ...
ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 27 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To ... of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. •... Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC. This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close ...
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... and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 29 While your system is positioned horizontally. 3. Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Place the... disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is on, press the eject button to access the data on , do either of the following to close it. ...
... and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. Select a program from the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 29 While your system is positioned horizontally. 3. Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Place the... disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is on, press the eject button to access the data on , do either of the following to close it. ...
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... service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 43 The fan runs on... the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. There is not enough air Ensure that you ...
... service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 43 The fan runs on... the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. There is not enough air Ensure that you ...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your desktop PC. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your...
Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your desktop PC. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your...
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...your keyboard. Click your account name to change the picture, sign out of your account, or lock your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps ...Click to put on sleep mode, shut down, or restart your desktop PC Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Pin on or launch a tiled-format app from..., or websites. You can also drag then drop an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin your Desktop PC. Pinning apps to the Start screen or taskbar To pin an app to pin. 2. From the Start menu...
...your keyboard. Click your account name to change the picture, sign out of your account, or lock your Desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Click to display all the apps ...Click to put on sleep mode, shut down, or restart your desktop PC Pin on or launch an app from the taskbar Pin on or launch a tiled-format app from..., or websites. You can also drag then drop an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin your Desktop PC. Pinning apps to the Start screen or taskbar To pin an app to pin. 2. From the Start menu...
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ASUS Desktop PC 49 Click to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. ENGLISH Start screen The Start ...
ASUS Desktop PC 49 Click to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. ENGLISH Start screen The Start ...
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ENGLISH Using Snap Use your preferred location on a screen corner to snap it in place. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen.
ENGLISH Using Snap Use your preferred location on a screen corner to snap it in place. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen.
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... + + + + + + + + + + + Activates the File search function Launches Share Launches Settings Launches Media Connect Activates the Lock screen Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar Your desktop PC is mirrored to your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. ENGLISH Keyboard...
... + + + + + + + + + + + Activates the File search function Launches Share Launches Settings Launches Media Connect Activates the Lock screen Hides all currently active screens to the taskbar Your desktop PC is mirrored to your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. ENGLISH Keyboard...
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... data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process.
... data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process.