Asus CM1745 user manual Starting for the first time, To start for the first time

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Chapter 2

Using Windows® 7

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® 7 operating system.

To start for the first time:

1.Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears.

2.From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next.

3.From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next.

4.Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next.

5.Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

If you want to set up a password for your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter.

6.Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.

7.Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8.Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. You may now start using your computer.

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Contents Asus Essentio Desktop PC E7301 First Edition March Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Using the utilitiesFederal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesMacrovision Corporation Product Notice Takeback ServicesRF exposure warning Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Page Getting to know your computer WelcomeFront panel Rear panel EnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description LAN port LED indicationsPort Headset Channel Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationTo connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models onlyUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTo turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Turning your computer OFFTo start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplists Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Unpinning programs from the taskbarCustomizing icons and notifications Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Managing your files and foldersSorting your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Arranging your filesBacking up your files Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Adding a new folderProtecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Setting up a user account and passwordGetting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software To connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device Connecting 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 English Connecting an Hdtv English To maintain the proper posture Proper posture when using your Desktop PCTo use the memory card Using the memory card readerTo insert an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discAsus SK-2045 keyboard Using the multimedia keyboard on selected models onlyASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard BTC 6200C keyboard Hot keys Description Asus KB34211 modern wired keyboardEnglish Connecting via a DSL/cable modem Wired connectionTo connect via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a LAN Connecting via a local area network LANTo connect to a wireless network Wireless connection on selected models onlyEnglish Using AI Suite Using the utilitiesLaunching EPU Tool menuTo launch EPU To configure Probe Launching and configuring ProbeTo launch Probe To configure Sensor Recorder Launching and configuring Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Update menuAsus Update Monitor menuSystem Information screen Settings screenMain Asus AI ManagerLaunching AI Manager AI Manager quick barTo lock a device To change the passwordTo specify the boot sequence My FavoritesInformation SupportTo add an application Nero Installing NeroBurning files Using the system recovery partition Recovering your systemAbout the system recovery partition To use the Recovery DVD Using the Recovery DVD on selected modelsClick Applications tab Troubleshooting? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond Display PowerAudio LANSystem CPU Address Asus contact information