Asus CM1745 Protecting your computer, Using Windows 7 Action Center, Using Windows Update

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Protecting your computer

Using Windows® 7 Action Center

Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems.

You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter.

Launching Windows® 7 Action Center

To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:

1.

To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notification icon

, then click Open

 

Action Center.

 

2.From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.

Using Windows® Update

Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer.

Launching Windows® Update

To launch Windows® Update:

1.From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

2.Select All Programs > Windows Update.

3.From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.

Setting up a user account and password

You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.

Setting up a user account

To set up a user account:

1.From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

2.Select Manage another account.

3.Select Create a new account.

4.Key in the name of the new user.

5.Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type.

6.When done, click Create Account.

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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 ServicesRF exposure warning Takeback ServicesCanadian Department of Communications Statement Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeSafety 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 configurationConnecting an external monitor Setting up your computerUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics CardUsing the onboard display output ports Connecting the power cord Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseTurning your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer OFF To turn your computer onTo start for the first time Starting for the first timeUsing the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplistsUsing Windows Explorer Using the notification areaManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notificationsCustomizing the file/folder view Exploring files and foldersArranging your files Sorting your filesSetting up a backup Restoring your system settingsAdding a new folder Backing up your filesUsing Windows Update Using Windows 7 Action CenterSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computerGetting 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 readerInserting an optical disc Using the optical driveRemoving an optical disc To insert 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 Asus Update Update menuMonitor menu Launching SensorSystem Information screen Settings screenLaunching AI Manager Asus AI ManagerAI Manager quick bar MainTo specify the boot sequence To change the passwordMy Favorites To lock a deviceInformation 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