Asus CG5270 User Manual
ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CG5270
User Manual
E4724
First Edition V1
May 2009
Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are
correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee
regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes
without prior notice.
Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety information ..............................................................................7
Notes for this manual ........................................................................8
Welcome ................................................................. 9
Package contents ................................................................................9
Knowing your Desktop PC .................................. 10
Front / Rear panel features ...........................................................10
Setting up your Desktop PC ................................ 12
Connecting devices ......................................................................... 12
Connecting the power ...................................................................13
Pressing the power button to turn on the system ............... 13
Using your system ............................................... 14
Using the optical drive ...................................................................14
Inserting a disc ............................................................................14
Ejecting a disc .............................................................................14
Using the card reader ..................................................................... 14
Connecting to speakers ........................................................... 15
Configuring audio output settings ............................................15
Introducing the utilities ...................................... 17
ASUS AI Manager .............................................................................17
Installing AI Manager................................................................17
Launching AI Manager ............................................................. 17
AI Manager quick bar ...............................................................18
Recovering your system ...................................... 21
Using the recovery DVD ................................................................21
Quickly recover your system ........................................................ 22
Troubleshooting .................................................. 23
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Notices
ASUS REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we
published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS
REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference; and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users and installers must be provide with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Canadian Department of Communications
Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
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Safety information
Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest
standards of safety for information technology equipment.
However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the
following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before
you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as
a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or
cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space
around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any
kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0˚C and 35˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned off, a small amount of
electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem,
and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning
the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the
product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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• The system does not function properly even if you follow
the operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system performance changes.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
Notes for this manual
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note
of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent
injury to yourself.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.
NOTE: Additional information for special situations.
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