Asus G10AJ manual Setting up your computer, Connecting an external monitor

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Setting up your computer

This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1.Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

2.Plug the monitor to a power source.

The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Asus contact information Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functionsFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesIC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel Power button. Press this button to turn on your computerEnglish Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connectorPort Headset Channel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphoneStatus Description LAN port LED indicationsConnecting 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/OFFTo turn your computer on Wait until the operating system loads automaticallyInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv 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 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 LANOn Windows TroubleshootingOn Windows Click Applications tab ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screenRight-click , then click Eject from the menu On Windows 7, click ComputerPower Display System AudioLatest Bios versions Old Bios versionUpdate the Bios If you know how to reinstallWindows 7 / Windows Page 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 To start your Desktop PC for the first time Windows 8.1 lock screenWindows apps Using the Windows UIStart screen Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsWindows 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 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep Turning your Desktop PC OFFTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PCPress Del during Post Entering the Bios SetupQuickly enter the Bios To remove a USB storage device on Windows Removing a USB storage deviceWindows Personalize Display Change display settings Configuring the screen resolution settingsTo configure the screen resolution settings on Windows Wired connection Configuring the Internet connection settingsWindows Right-click on your LAN and selectClick OK when done Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click NextWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Sharing CenterRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection To connect to a Wi-Fi network Wireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows English Using the system recovery partition Recovering your systemAbout the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsSelect Reset your PC Windows Resetting your PCTo reset your PC To reset your PC by using Recovery DVD Recovering from a system image fileCreating a USB recovery drive Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen To create a USB recovery driveClick Recovery Create a recovery drive Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsAsus contact information