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Chapter 2

Using Windows® 8

Starting for the first time

When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system.

To start for the first time:

1.Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears.

2.Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept.

3.Follow the next onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items:

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Settings

4.Once you are done configuring the basic items, the Windows® 8 video tutorial appears. Watch this tutorial to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities.

For details on using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections.

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E7669 Third Edition August Contents Troubleshooting Asus contact information Chapter Connecting to the InternetChapter Using the utilities Chapter TroubleshootingFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement IC Canadian Compliance 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 Rear panel Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connectorAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indicationsTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyConnecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTo turn your computer on Turning your computer onWait until the operating system loads automatically To start for the first time Starting for the first timeStart Screen Using the Windows UIWindows Apps Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start Screen HotspotsFrom the Start Screen From a running app screenWith Windows Apps Resizing apps Working with Windows AppsLaunching apps Customizing appsLaunching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start Screen Launching the Charm bar 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 Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupTo remove a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computerConnecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers Connecting microphone and speakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 8-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays From the Start Screen Launch the Desktop mode from the Start ScreenConnecting an Hdtv English 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 To insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus PK1100 keyboard To connect via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem Set up your DSL/cable modemTo connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network 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 Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection When done, click OKWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Asus AI Suite Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite To install AI SuiteClick Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring EPUTool menu To launch EPUClick Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring ProbeTo configure Probe To launch ProbeClick Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo configure Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuMyLogo Changing the Bios boot logoSystem Information screen Settings screenSupport screen Enter the Bios Setup program Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsAsus Smart Cooling System optional English Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering your systemResetting your PC Recovering from a system image fileWhen the process is completed, click Finish Launch the Charm bar Removing everything and reinstalling WindowsClick Applications tab Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Picture on the Hdtv is distortedEnsure that the power cord is PowerDisplay Audio Use an anti-virus software to SystemSend the damaged hard disk Update the Bios Address Asus contact information