Asus G10AJ manual Inside the Charms bar

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Inside the Charms bar

Search

This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your

Desktop PC.

Share

This charm allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.

Start

This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app.

Devices

This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.

Settings

This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC.

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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 Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus 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 automaticallyTo connect a USB storage device Connecting 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 Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper postureTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerInsert 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 LANOn Windows Click Applications tab TroubleshootingOn 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 the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing 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 computerGetting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software Windows 8.1 lock screen To start your Desktop PC for the first timeStart screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screenFrom the Start screen From a running app screenWindows apps Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing appsLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing 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 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 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 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 About the system recovery partition Recovering your systemUsing 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 Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm barAsus contact information