Asus M11AD user manual Inside the Charms bar

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Inside the Charms bar

Search

This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC.

Share

This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.

Start

This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.

Devices

This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.

Settings

This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC.

36	Chapter 3: Using Windows® 8

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E8496 First Edition July Contents Chapter Using your computer Chapter Connecting to the InternetChapter Using the utilities 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 mouseSetting up your computer Connecting an external monitorUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only 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 ON/OFF Turning your computer onTurning your computer OFF 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 Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menuUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing the notification area Using Windows ExplorerManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsExploring files and folders Customizing the file/folder viewArranging your files Sorting your filesRestoring your system settings Setting up a backupAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows 7 Action Center Using Windows UpdateSetting 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 Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWith Windows apps Working with Windows apps Launching appsCustomizing 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 Snap feature Using SnapTo 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 Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosConnecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer 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 Using the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discEnglish Using the keyboard on selected models only Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardAsus PK1100 keyboard English Wired connection Connecting via a DSL/cable modemSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemConnecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANConfiguring the network connection Configuration options on WindowsClick OK when done Preferred and Alternate DNS serverEnglish Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK 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 SuiteLaunching and configuring EPU Tool menuTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Probe To configure ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Sensor Recorder To configure Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barUpdate menu Asus UpdateMonitor menu 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 your system Resetting your PCRecovering from a system image file 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 SystemCPU fan has been Ensure that you are using a Update the BiosIf you know how to reinstall ReplacedAsus contact information AddressAuthorised representative Europe Address