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Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................5
Safety information ..........................................................................................7
Conventions used in this guide ......................................................................8
Where to nd more information .....................................................................8
Package contents ..........................................................................................9

Chapter 1: Getting started

Welcome! ......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11
Setting up your computer .............................................................................21
Turning your computer ON/OFF ..................................................................26
Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time ...............................................................................27
Using Windows® 7 desktop ..........................................................................28
Managing your les and folders ...................................................................30
Restoring your system settings ....................................................................32
Protecting your computer .............................................................................33
Getting Windows® Help and Support ...........................................................34

Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ...............................................................35
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................37

Chapter 4: Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC..............................................41
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) .......................................42

Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection .........................................................................................43

Chapter 6: Using the utilities

ASUS AI Suite II ...........................................................................................47
ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................54
ASUS Webstorage .......................................................................................57
ASUS Easy Update .....................................................................................59
Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 60
Recovering your system ..............................................................................61