Asus G10AJ manual Launching the Charms bar

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Charms bar

The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC.

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Charms bar

Launching the Charms bar

When called out, the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated.

Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar.

•Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen.

•Press + <C>.

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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 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 automaticallyConnecting 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 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 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 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 Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing 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 computerSetting 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 Launching apps Working with Windows appsCustomizing apps Resizing 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 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 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 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 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 system recovery partition Recovering your systemAbout 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 Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsAsus contact information