Asus M11AD user manual Starting for the first time, To start for the first time

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Chapter 2

Using Windows® 7

Starting for the first time

When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.

To start for the first time:

1.Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears.

2.From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next.

3.From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next.

4.Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next.

5.Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter.

6.Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.

7.Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8.Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer.

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Connecting to the Internet Chapter Using your computerChapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementRF Equipment Notices TV Tuner on selected models Safety informationWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel EnglishMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Rear panelLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6 configurationPS/2 mouse port green. This port is for a PS/2 mouse Air vents. These vents allow air ventilationConnecting an external monitor Setting up your computerUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTurning your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer OFF To turn your computer onEnglish To start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing Windows Explorer Using the notification areaManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsCustomizing the file/folder view Exploring files and foldersArranging your files Sorting your filesSetting up a backup Restoring your system settingsAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows Update Using Windows 7 Action CenterSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computerSetting up a user’s password Getting Windows Help and SupportActivating the anti-virus software For details on using Windows 8, refer to the next sections Using the Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWith Windows apps Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsAccessing the All Apps screen Launching the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Launching the Charms bar Charms barInside the Charms bar Using Snap Snap featureTo use Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts Turning your Desktop PC OFF Putting your Desktop PC to sleepTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupTo connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer To remove a USB storage device on WindowsConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays On Windows Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screenEnglish Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCUsing the memory card reader To use the memory cardInsert the memory card into the card slot Inserting an optical disc Using the optical driveRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Using the keyboard on selected models only Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardAsus PK1100 keyboard English Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANConfiguration options on Windows Configuring the network connectionClick OK when done Preferred and Alternate DNS serverEnglish To configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous sectionSharing Center To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection Wi-Fi connection on selected models only Connecting to a Wi-Fi network To connect to a Wi-Fi networkWindows English English Asus AI Suite Using AI SuiteTool menu Launching and configuring EPUTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barTo configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barAsus Update Update menuMonitor menu Launching SensorMyLogo Changing the Bios boot logoSettings screen System Information screenSupport screen Configuring the Uefi Bios models Enter the Bios Setup programAsus Smart Cooling System optional English Resetting your PC Recovering your systemRecovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charms bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsTroubleshooting On Windows Click Applications tabOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Sounds, click On Windows 7, click ComputerRight-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Display System AudioUpdate the Bios CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAddress Asus contact informationAuthorised representative Europe Address