Asus CM1855-US003S, CM1855US002S, CM1855US006S 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.

Windows Apps

User account

Zoom in/out button for apps

Windows Apps

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

• To pin more apps on the Start Screen, refer to Pinning an app on the Start Screen from the section Working with Windows Apps.

•A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run a Windows App.

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

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Contents Asus Desktop PC E7669 Third Edition August Contents Chapter Connecting to the Internet Chapter Using the utilitiesChapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Asus contact informationAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementIC Canadian Compliance Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementRF Equipment Notices Safety information Asus websites Asus Local Technical Support Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide Package contents Front panel WelcomeGetting to know your computer English Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panelMicrophone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status DescriptionSetting up your computer Connecting an external monitorUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cordWait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on Starting for the first time To start for the first timeWindows Apps Using the Windows UIStart Screen Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start ScreenWith Windows Apps From a running app screenFrom the Start Screen Working with Windows Apps Launching appsCustomizing apps Resizing appsPinning an app on the Start Screen Accessing the All Apps screenLaunching the All Apps screen Charm bar Launching the Charm barInside the Charm bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Other keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosConnecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer 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 To set up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysSetting 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 postureInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the memory card readerTo use the memory card Using the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical discAsus PK1100 keyboard Using the keyboard on selected models onlyAsus KB34211 modern wired keyboard Wired connection Connecting via a DSL/cable modemSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modemConnecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LANRight-click on your LAN and select Properties Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionSharing Center Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connectionWhen done, click OK Select Broadband PPPoE and click NextWi-Fi connection on selected models only To connect to a Wi-Fi network English Installing AI Suite Using AI SuiteTo install AI Suite Asus AI SuiteLaunching and configuring EPU Tool menuTo launch EPU Click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Probe To configure ProbeTo launch Probe Click Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu barLaunching and configuring Sensor Recorder To configure Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu barUpdate menu Asus UpdateMonitor menu Launching SensorChanging the Bios boot logo MyLogoSupport screen Settings screenSystem Information screen Asus Smart Cooling System optional Configuring the Uefi Bios modelsEnter the Bios Setup program English Recovering your system Resetting your PCRecovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveWhen the process is completed, click Finish Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm barTroubleshooting Click Applications tab? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Picture on the Hdtv is distorted Right-click , then click Eject from the menuDisplay PowerEnsure that the power cord is Audio Send the damaged hard disk SystemUse an anti-virus software to Update the Bios Asus contact information Address