Using the Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps | Asus G10AJ

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Using the Windows® UI

The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. 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.

live tiles

User account

Windows® apps

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

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

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Asus G10AJ manual Using the Windows UI, Start screen, Windows apps

Contents

Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functions Asus contact information Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission Statement IC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Conventions used in this guide Where to find more informationAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computer Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer Front panel English Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Port Headset Channel LAN port LED indications Status Description Setting up your computer Connecting an external monitorUsing the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cord Turning your computer ON/OFF Turning your computer onTo turn your computer on Wait until the operating system loads automatically To connect a USB storage device Connecting a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Setting up multiple displays Connecting multiple external displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper posture To use the memory card Using the memory card readerInsert the memory card into the card slot Using the optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc To insert an optical disc English Wired connection Connecting via a DSL/cable modemSet up your DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN On Windows Click Applications tab TroubleshootingOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted On Windows 7, click Computer Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Display Audio System Old Bios version Latest Bios versionsUpdate the Bios If you know how to reinstall Windows 7 / Windows Page Starting for the first time To start for the first time Using the Start menu Using Windows 7 desktopUsing the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menuUnpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning items on the jumplists Using the notification area Using Windows ExplorerManaging your files and folders Customizing icons and notifications Exploring files and folders Customizing the file/folder viewArranging your files Sorting your files Restoring your system settings Setting up a backupAdding a new folder Backing up your files Using Windows 7 Action Center Using Windows UpdateSetting up a user account and password Protecting your computer Getting Windows Help and Support Setting up a user’s passwordActivating the anti-virus software Windows 8.1 lock screen To start your Desktop PC for the first time Start screen Using the Windows UIWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen From the Start screen From a running app screenWindows apps Working with Windows apps Launching appsCustomizing apps Resizing apps Launching the All Apps screen Accessing the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the Charms bar Inside the Charms bar Snap feature Using SnapTo use Snap Launch an app then press Other keyboard shortcuts Turning your Desktop PC OFF Putting your Desktop PC to sleepTo turn your Desktop PC OFF Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC Quickly enter the Bios Entering the Bios SetupPress Del during Post Windows Removing a USB storage deviceTo remove a USB storage device on Windows To configure the screen resolution settings on Windows Configuring the screen resolution settingsPersonalize Display Change display settings Configuring the Internet connection settings Wired connectionWindows Right-click on your LAN and select Click OK when done Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Configuring a static IP network connection Windows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo configure a static IP network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Right-click on your LAN and select Properties Sharing CenterClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Windows Wireless connectionTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English Recovering your system Using the system recovery partitionAbout the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected models To reset your PC Windows Resetting your PCSelect Reset your PC Creating a USB recovery drive Recovering from a system image fileTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD Click Recovery Create a recovery drive To create a USB recovery driveLaunch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm bar Asus contact information