Asus M11AD user manual E8496 First Edition July

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E8496

First Edition

July 2013

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Using the utilities Chapter Using your computerChapter Connecting to the Internet Chapter TroubleshootingAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information TV Tuner on selected modelsAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computerEnglish Front panelRear panel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphoneAudio 2, 4, or 6 configuration LAN port LED indicationsAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation PS/2 mouse port green. This port is for a PS/2 mouseUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardUsing the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output portConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cordTurning your computer OFF Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on To turn your computer onEnglish Starting for the first time To start for the first timeUsing the taskbar Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning items on the jumplistsManaging your files and folders Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Customizing icons and notificationsArranging your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Sorting your filesAdding a new folder Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Backing up your filesSetting up a user account and password Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Protecting your computerActivating the anti-virus software Setting up a user’s passwordGetting Windows Help and Support For details on using Windows 8, refer to the next sections Windows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenWith Windows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Charms bar Launching the Charms barInside the Charms bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device To remove a USB storage device on WindowsConnecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and MicConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen On WindowsEnglish Connecting an Hdtv English Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card Removing an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Asus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard English Set up your DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemConnecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANClick OK when done Configuring the network connectionConfiguration options on Windows Preferred and Alternate DNS serverEnglish When done, click OK Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous sectionTo configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection Wi-Fi connection on selected models only Windows Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English English Using AI Suite Asus AI SuiteTo launch EPU Launching and configuring EPUTool menu Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barTo launch Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barTo launch Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barMonitor menu Update menuAsus Update Launching SensorChanging the Bios boot logo MyLogoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program English Recovering from a system image file Recovering your systemResetting your PC Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charms barOn Windows TroubleshootingOn Windows Click Applications tab ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Sounds, clickOn Windows 7, click Computer Power Display Audio SystemIf you know how to reinstall CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aUpdate the Bios ReplacedAuthorised representative Asus contact informationAddress Europe Address