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    ASUS Desktop PC M31AD, M51AD and K30AD User Manual M51AD M31AD K30AD[...]

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    2 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without t[...]

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    3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9 Where [...]

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    4 Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 54 Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 55 Getting Windows ® Help and Support ........................................................... 56 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8.1 Starting [...]

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    5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr .asus.co[...]

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    6 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subje[...]

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    7 RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use Th[...]

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    8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the c[...]

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    9 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hard[...]

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    10 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Power cord x1 Installation Guide DVD/SDVD/[...]

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    ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC! The ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system ca[...]

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    12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing a Windows ® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller li[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing a Windows ® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller l[...]

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    14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Card readers’ cover . Open this cover to display the card reader slots. Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay . CompactFlash ® / Microdrive™ card slot. [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH K30AD MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this slot. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices s[...]

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    16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel M31AD / M51AD / K30AD V oltage selector . Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127V , set the switch to 1 15V . If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V , se[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector , and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD[...]

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    18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to[...]

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    20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power sourc[...]

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    22 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads automatically . For details[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 23 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to 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. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device [...]

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    24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting Headphone and Mic M31AD Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-chan[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH M51AD K30AD[...]

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    26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers[...]

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    28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When a graphics card is installed in your computer , connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. Setti[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Congure the Screen Resolution settings. For details, refer to the section Conguring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 User Manual , which can be found in this manual. Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV ([...]

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    30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 31 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury w[...]

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    32 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives. 3. When ni[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive 2 3 1 Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray to close it. 4. Sele[...]

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    34 Chapter 3: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 35 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/ca[...]

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    36 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. 2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect t[...]

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    38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 39 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is fu[...]

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    40 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only . Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings without affecting my personal les or data. On Windows ® 7: The Windows ® System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data suc[...]

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    42 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers’ volume. • Ensure that your computer’s s[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Y our com[...]

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    44 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer . • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are u[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • Refer to your computer’s user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer . Speaker or headphone does not work. T ry using another speaker o[...]

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    46 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default [...]

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    47 ASUS Desktop PC Windows ® 7 / W indows ® 8.1 User Manual E8706 First Edition October 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Appendix Windows ® 7 / W indows ® 8.1 User Manual[...]

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    48[...]

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    ASUS Desktop PC 49 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown[...]

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    50 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer . It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu T o la[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media [...]

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    52 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status a[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH Exploring les and folders T o explore les and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer . 2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar , click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder . Customizing the le/folder view T o[...]

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    54 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a backup T o set up a ba[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. Y ou may customize the noticatio[...]

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    56 Chapter 1: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user’s password T o set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus software T rend M[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 57 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. T o start your Desktop PC for the rst time: 1. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. W ait for a few minutes unti[...]

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    58 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8.1. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.[...]

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    60 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner t[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <T ab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter>[...]

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    62 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen • On the Start screen, click . • From the Start screen, press < T ab >, then press &[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the Charms bar When called out, the Charms bar initial[...]

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    64 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 65 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pixels or higher before using the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or key[...]

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    66 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + <D> Launches the desktop. + <E> Launches the Computer window [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. T urning your Desktop PC OFF T o turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charms bar , click Settings >[...]

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    68 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8.1 ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings excep[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 69 Chapter 3 Other Windows ® 7 / W indows ® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device Windows ® 7 T o remove a USB storage device on Windows ® 7: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 ash drive o[...]

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    70 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring the screen resolution settings Windows ® 7 T o congure the screen resolution settings on Windows ® 7: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 71 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display . • Extend these displays : Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display . This in[...]

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    72 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select Internet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically . Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address and Subn[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 73 ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 10. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 1 1. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 12. Click Close to nish the conguration. 13. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just c[...]

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    74 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring a static IP network connection T o congure a static IP network connection : 1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section. 2 Click Use the following IP address . 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider . 4[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 75 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings . 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties . 5. Click Internet Protocol V ersion 4(TCP/IPv4) and click [...]

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    76 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network . 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next .[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 77 ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Congu[...]

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    78 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows ® 7 T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect [...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 79 ENGLISH ENGLISH 2. From the Charms bar , select Settings and click the network icon . 3. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 4. Click Connect .[...]

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    80 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows ® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data les (such as Outl[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 81 ENGLISH ENGLISH 4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery . Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before the system recovery . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during t[...]

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    82 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH T o reset your PC by using Recovery DVD: • Back up all your data before using this option. • Disconnect all external hard disk drives before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC to avoid restoring Windows on the wrong partition or drive. 1. Pres[...]

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Desktop PC 83 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish . T o create a USB recovery drive: 1. Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen. For d[...]

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    84 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8.1 functions ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This p[...]

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    85 ENGLISH ENGLISH Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Address: 4F , No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2[...]