Asus M11AD user manual Using the Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps

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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. 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 helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.

You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.

Live tiles

User account

Zoom in/out button for apps

Windows® apps

These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.

A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run a Windows® apps.

Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

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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 modelsWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support 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 Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar 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 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 Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWith Windows apps Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing appsAccessing the All Apps screen Launching the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the Charms barInside the Charms bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Launch an app then pressOther keyboard shortcuts Turning your Desktop PC OFF Putting your Desktop PC to sleepTo turn your Desktop PC OFF 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 Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set 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 postureUsing the memory card reader To use the memory cardInsert the memory card into the card slot Removing an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Using the keyboard on selected models only Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardAsus PK1100 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 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network To connect to a Wi-Fi networkWindows 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 MyLogoSettings screen System Information screenSupport screen Configuring the Uefi Bios models Enter the Bios Setup programAsus Smart Cooling System optional 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 barTroubleshooting 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 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