Asus G10AJ manual English

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30	Chapter 3: Using your computer

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functions Asus contact informationAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC 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 Welcome Getting to know your computerPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer Front panelEnglish Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panelMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Port Headset ChannelLAN port LED indications Status DescriptionUsing 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 cordTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Wait until the operating system loads automaticallyConnecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 7.1-channel Speakers Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv 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 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 LANTroubleshooting On Windows Click Applications tabOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen ? The picture on the Hdtv is distortedOn Windows 7, click Computer Right-click , then click Eject from the menuPower Display Audio SystemUpdate the Bios Old Bios versionLatest Bios versions If you know how to reinstallWindows 7 / Windows Page 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 Windows 8.1 lock screen To start your Desktop PC for the first timeUsing the Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom a running app screen From the Start screenWindows 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 To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PCEntering 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 Windows Configuring the Internet connection settingsWired connection Right-click on your LAN and selectClick OK when done Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextTo configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE 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 About the system recovery partition Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsWindows 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 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm barAsus contact information