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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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...or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before cleaning. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove any ...foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting...
...or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before cleaning. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not shove any ...foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to prevent the system from getting...
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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 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.
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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. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 11 Thank you for reference only. 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. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 11 Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!
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Plug the monitor to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on selected models only) Connect your desktop PC. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started
Plug the monitor to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display output port on selected models only) Connect your desktop PC. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started
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... Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 17 Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. If your desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports...
... Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 17 Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. If your desktop PC. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports...
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...Front panel Rear panel Removing a USB storage device To remove a USB storage device: 1. When the Safe 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. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer ... your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 21 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
...Front panel Rear panel Removing a USB storage device To remove a USB storage device: 1. When the Safe 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. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer ... your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 21 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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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, and 5.1-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, and 5.1-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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To set display modes. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 25 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your displays. The dual display function ...or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to ...
To set display modes. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 25 You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Turn off your displays. The dual display function ...or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to your Windows desktop. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to ...
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ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled ...at an approximately 90º angle when you 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...higher than your hips to relax the backs of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain...
ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled ...at an approximately 90º angle when you 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...higher than your hips to relax the backs of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain...
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... the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the tray. 2. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 29 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on the optical drive... with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally. 3. Place the disc on , press the eject button to access your computer, to access the...
... the disc tray. Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc: 1. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the tray. 2. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 29 Using the optical drive ENGLISH Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on the optical drive... with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally. 3. Place the disc on , press the eject button to access your computer, to access the...
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...been replaced. Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 43 The fan runs on its default settings. There is powering on the computer. ...Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If ...
...been replaced. Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. in use. ASUS K31CD/A31CD/F31CD 43 The fan runs on its default settings. There is powering on the computer. ...Possible Cause Your computer is normal. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. If ...
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... To start your computer for the first time: 1. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your... desktop PC. 3. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your Windows® 10...
... To start your computer for the first time: 1. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your... desktop PC. 3. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. ASUS Desktop PC 47 Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your Windows® 10...
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...two ways: • Click the Start button from the lower-left corner 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 ... then drop an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin. 2. You can use while working on your Desktop PC. Click Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to change the picture, sign out of the taskbar. •...
...two ways: • Click the Start button from the lower-left corner 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 ... then drop an app to the Start Screen or taskbar to pin. 2. You can use while working on your Desktop PC. Click Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar to change the picture, sign out of the taskbar. •...
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... you need in to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. Click to your preferred location. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Some apps require signing in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are fully launched.
... you need in to restore the Start screen Moving apps on the Start screen You can move apps from Start. Click to your preferred location. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Some apps require signing in just one place. The apps on the Start screen are fully launched.
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Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. ASUS Desktop PC 51 and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your preferred location on a screen corner to snap it in place.
Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and release on the screen. b) Snap another app using and the arrow keys. Using your keyboard a) Launch an app, press snap the app in place. ENGLISH Using Snap Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. ASUS Desktop PC 51 and the arrow keys to select the direction where you to work or switch among apps. Snap feature The Snap feature displays about four apps or more in one screen, allowing you want to b) Snap another app to your preferred location on a screen corner to snap it in place.
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...your keyboard, you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + + Launches the desktop Launches File Explorer + or + + + + + + + + + + + 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 help you can also use the following shortcuts to your secondary monitor Launches Cortana Launches the Run window Launches...
...your keyboard, you launch apps and navigate Windows® 10. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + + Launches the desktop Launches File Explorer + or + + + + + + + + + + + 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 help you can also use the following shortcuts to your secondary monitor Launches Cortana Launches the Run window Launches...
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... options in your screen. This process may take a while to use this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. Opens the Narrator Settings. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Zooms out...
... options in your screen. This process may take a while to use this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 53 Refer to the steps below to complete. 1. Opens the Narrator Settings. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Zooms out...