Asus CM6870 user manual Using the Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps

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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.

Start screen

The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place.

You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.

live tiles

User account

Zoom in/out button for live tiles

Windows® apps

These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled-format for easy access.

A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run Windows® apps.

Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7589 Third Edition August Contents Troubleshooting Asus contact information Chapter Using the utilitiesChapter Troubleshooting Asus AI Suite Asus Smart Cooling System optionalAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF 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 English Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panelAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphoneLAN port LED indications Air vents. These vents allow air ventilationUsing 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 onWait until the operating system loads automatically English Starting for the first time To start 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 screenWith Windows 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 Charm bar Launching the Charm barInside the Charm bar Using Snap Snap featureTo use Snap Other keyboard shortcuts Putting your Desktop PC to sleep Turning your Desktop PC OFFTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device To remove a USB storage deviceConnecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel SpeakersConnecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen From the Start screenConnecting an Hdtv English 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 discAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus PK1100 keyboard 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 LANSharing Center Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK When done, click OK Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Using AI Suite Asus AI SuiteTo launch EPU Launching and configuring EPUTool menu Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barTo launch Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barTo launch Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barMonitor menu Update menuAsus Update Launching SensorChanging the Bios boot logo MyLogoSystem Information screen Settings screenSupport screen Enter the Bios Setup program Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsAsus Smart Cooling System optional English Recovering from a system image file Recovering your systemResetting your PC Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm barTroubleshooting Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted Power DisplayAudio System If you know how to reinstall CPU fan has been Ensure that you are using aComputer is too Update the Bios ReplacedAsus contact information Address