Asus G10AJ manual Contents

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Contents
Notices		5
Safety information		8
Conventions used in this guide		9
Where to find	more information	9
Package contents		10
Chapter 1:	Getting started
Welcome!		11
Getting to know your computer		11
Setting up your computer		17
Turning your computer ON/OFF		20
Chapter 2:	Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device		21
Connecting microphone and speakers		22
Connecting multiple external displays		25
Connecting an HDTV		26
Chapter 3:	Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC		27
Using the memory card reader		28
Using the optical drive		29
Chapter 4:	Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection		31
Chapter 5:	Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting		33
Appendix
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the first time		43
Using Windows® 7 desktop		44
Managing your files and folders		46
Restoring your system settings		48

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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 Where to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support 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 indicationsTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyConnect your monitor to the onboard display output port Using the onboard display output portsConnecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseWait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on To turn your computer onConnecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer 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 Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv 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 To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discEnglish To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANTroubleshooting On Windows Click Applications tabOn Windows ? 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 AudioIf you know how to reinstall Old Bios versionLatest Bios versions Update the BiosWindows 7 / Windows Page To start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbarCustomizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and foldersSorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your filesBacking up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folderProtecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and passwordSetting up a user’s password Getting Windows Help and SupportActivating the anti-virus software To start your Desktop PC for the first time Windows 8.1 lock screenUsing the Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWindows apps Resizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Customizing 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 Launch an app then press Snap featureUsing Snap To use SnapOther keyboard shortcuts Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep To turn your Desktop PC OFFEntering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosPress Del during Post Removing a USB storage device WindowsTo remove a USB storage device on Windows Configuring the screen resolution settings To configure the screen resolution settings on WindowsPersonalize Display Change display settings Right-click on your LAN and select Configuring the Internet connection settingsWired connection WindowsClick OK when done Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click NextTo configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a static IP network connectionSharing Center Right-click on your LAN and select PropertiesClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network WindowsTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English Using the Recovery DVD on selected models Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition About the system recovery partitionWindows Resetting your PC To reset your PCSelect Reset your PC Recovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD To create a USB recovery drive Click Recovery Create a recovery driveLaunch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsAsus contact information