Asus G10AJ manual Protecting your computer, Using Windows 7 Action Center, Using Windows Update

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Protecting your computer

Using Windows® 7 Action Center

Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems.

You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter.

Launching Windows® 7 Action Center

To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:

1.To launch Windows® 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center.

2.From Windows® 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.

Using Windows® Update

Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer.

Launching Windows® Update

To launch Windows® Update:

1.From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

2.Select All Programs > Windows Update.

3.From the Windows® Update screen, click the task that you want to do.

Setting up a user account and password

You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.

Setting up a user account

To set up a user account:

1.From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

2.Select Manage another account.

3.Select Create a new account.

4.Key in the name of the new user.

5.Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type.

6.When done, click Create Account.

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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 Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus 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 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 automaticallyTo connect a USB storage device Connecting 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 Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerInsert the memory card into the card slot 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 Click Applications tab TroubleshootingOn 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 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 Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar 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 computerGetting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software To start your Desktop PC for the first time Windows 8.1 lock screenStart screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen HotspotsFrom the Start screen From a running app screenWindows apps Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start 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 PCQuickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupPress Del during Post Windows Removing a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device on Windows To configure the screen resolution settings on Windows Configuring the screen resolution settingsPersonalize Display Change display settings 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 connectionRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows Wireless connectionTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English Using the system recovery partition Recovering your systemAbout the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsTo reset your PC Windows Resetting your PCSelect Reset your PC Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering from a system image fileTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD Click Recovery Create a recovery drive To create a USB recovery driveLaunch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsAsus contact information