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Chapter 3

Using Windows® 8

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® 8 operating system.

To start for the first time:

1.Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.

2.Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept.

3.Follow the next onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:

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Settings

4.Once you are done configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears. Watch this tutorial to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities.

For details on using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections.

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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 informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide 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 portsConnecting 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 the taskbar Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the Start menu 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 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 on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsWith Windows apps From a running app screenFrom the Start screen Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsPinning an app on the Start screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Launching the Charms bar Charms barInside the Charms bar Using Snap Snap featureTo use Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep 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 To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting 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 PCInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card Inserting an optical disc Using the optical driveRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Asus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired 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 Windows Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTo connect to a Wi-Fi network 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 logoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program 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 WindowsOn 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 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