Asus CG8490 User Manual [en, de, fr]
ASUS Desktop PC
CG Series
User Manual
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E6001
Second Edition
August 2010
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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................................v
Safety information .........................................................................................vii
Conventions used in this guide .................................................................... viii
Where to nd more information ................................................................... viii
Package contents ..........................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Getting started
Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1
Getting to know your computer ................................................................... 1-1
Setting up your computer ............................................................................1-8
Turning your computer ON/OFF ............................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time ..............................................................................2-1
Using Windows® 7 desktop ......................................................................... 2-2
Managing your les and folders .................................................................. 2-7
Restoring your system .............................................................................. 2-10
Protecting your computer ...........................................................................2-11
Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................ 2-15
Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device .............................................................. 3-1
Connecting microphone and speakers ....................................................... 3-2
Connecting multiple external displays ........................................................ 3-5
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Chapter 4 Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC............................................. 4-1
Using the memory card reader ................................................................... 4-2
Using the optical drive ................................................................................ 4-3
Using the multimedia keyboard ................................................................. 4-4
Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ........................................................................................ 5-1
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Chapter 6 Using the utilities
ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................................... 6-1
ASUS Update ............................................................................................. 6-8
ASUS MyLogo2™ ....................................................................................... 6-9
Nero 9 .....................................................................................................
Recovering your system ........................................................................... 6-14
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 7-1
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Notices
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.
• 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 modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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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.
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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
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Safety information
Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent
and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has
been damaged.
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DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
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DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the
Desktop PC.
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DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
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DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
• Battery safety warning:
contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and
35˚C (95F).
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DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from overheating.
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DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at
local Technical Support Engineer.
http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of
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Package contents
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ASUS Desktop PC
Gaming mouse pad x1 Power cord x1 NERO 9 x1
Recovery CD x1 Support CD x1 Warranty card x1
Gaming cable ties x3 User manual x1
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary
with different models.
• Keyboard and mouse may not be included in some regions.
USB gaming keyboard x1
(Optional)
USB gaming mouse x1
(Optional)
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Chapter 1
Getting started
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS CG Series Desktop PC!
The ASUS CG Series Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised
reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic
and stylish system casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary
with different models.
Front panel
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1. Front I/O ports cover. Pull this cover up to open the front panel.
2. Optical disk drive.
3. Optical disk drive LED.
4. Optical disk drive emergency eject hole.
insert a pointed object such as a ballpen to ejext the tray.
5. Optical disk drive eject button.
6. Microphone port (pink).
7. Headphone port (lime).
8. USB 2.0 ports.
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
9. Power sensor.
10. Fingerprint scanner.
computer from unauthorized access.
11. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital
camcorder.
12. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard/Memory Stick card slot.
card, MultiMediaCard, or a Memory Stick card into this slot.
13. Smart card slot.
14. CompactFlash
into this slot.
These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
Lightly touch this sensor to turn on your computer.
This scans and authenticates a ngerprint, which secures your
Before using the ngerprint scanner, ensure that you have set up your user account and
registered your ngerprint.
Insert a Smart card into this slot.
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/ Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card
Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.
This port connects to a microphone.
This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
If the optical disk drive tray fails to eject,
Insert a Secure Digital™
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Rear panel
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1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Clr CMOS button. Press this button to clear the setup information when the system
hangs due to overclocking.
4. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
devices.
5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
6. Power eSATA port. This port connects to Serial ATA (SATA) devices such as hard disk
and optical disk drives.
7. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio conguration.
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8. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
8-channel audio conguration.
9. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
11. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
12. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
13. DVI-I ports. These ports connect to a TV or monitor with a different video output.
14. Expansion slot brackets
. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
15. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
Rating: 100-240V~, 60Hz/50Hz, 10A-5A
16. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
17. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
18. DisplayPorts.
These ports connect to a display monitor.
19. HDMI ports. These ports connect to an HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible
devices.
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20. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
21. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital
camcorder.
22. Optical S/PDIF Out port.
This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
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1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Clr CMOS button. Press this button to clear the setup information when the system
hangs due to overclocking.
4. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
devices.
5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio conguration.
7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
8-channel audio conguration.
8. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
10. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
11. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
12. DVI-I ports. These ports connect to a TV or monitor with a different video output.
13. Expansion slot brackets.
Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
14. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
Rating: 100-240V~, 60Hz/50Hz, 10A-5A
15. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
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16. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
17. DisplayPorts. These ports connect to a display monitor.
18. HDMI ports. These ports connect to an HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible
devices.
19. LAN (RJ-45) port.
This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
20. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital
camcorder.
21. Optical S/PDIF Out port.
This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
22. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.
This port connects an external audio output device via a
coaxial cable.
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Setting up your computer
This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Connecting an external monitor
Using the ASUS Graphics Card
Connect your monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:
1. Using a DVI-to-VGA adapter, connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS
Graphics Card.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse
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Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your
computer.
Connecting the power cord
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to a power source.
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Turning your computer ON/OFF
This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Turn the power switch ON, then lightly touch the power sensor to turn on your
computer..
ON
OFF
Power
sensor
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Turning your computer OFF
To turn your computer OFF:
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click
3. Click
4. Turn the power switch OFF.
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on the Windows® desktop.
to shut down the operating system.
Chapter 2
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the rst time
When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in
conguring the basic settings of your Windows® 7 operating system.
To start for the rst time:
1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the
appears.
2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click
3. From the dropdown lists, select your
Keyboard layout. Click Next.
4. Key in unique names for the
5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click
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.
Country or region, Time and currency, and
user name and computer name. Click Next.
Set Up Windows screen
Next.
Next. You may
6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick
7. Select
8. Review your date and time settings. Click
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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.
restarts. You may now start using your computer.
I accept the license terms and click Next.
Next. The system loads the new settings and
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Using Windows® 7 desktop
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Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7.
Start
menu
Taskbar
Notication area
Using the Start menu
The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your
computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and
Support feature.
Launching items from the Start menu
To launch items from the Start menu:
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1. From the Windows
2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch.
You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more
details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this
chapter.
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Using the Getting Started item
The Getting Started item on the Start menu
contains information about some basic tasks such
as personalizing Windows®, adding new users, and
transferring les to help you to familiarize yourself
with using Windows® 7.
To use the Getting Started item:
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1. From the Windows
icon to launch the Start menu.
2. Select
3. Select the task that you want to do.
Getting Started. The list of available
tasks appears.
taskbar, click the Start
Using the taskbar
The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.
Launching a program from the taskbar
To launch a program from the taskbar:
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• From the Windows
program.
taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the
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You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details,
refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.
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Pinning items on the jumplists
When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a
jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access
to the program’s or item’s related links.You may
pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites,
often-visited folders or drives, or recently played
media les.
To pin items to the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that
you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Unpinning items from the jumplist
To unpin items from the jumplist:
1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.
2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then
select Unpin from this list.
Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar
To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:
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1. From the Windows
to launch the Start menu.
2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the
Start menu or taskbar.
3. Select
Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.
taskbar, click the Start icon
You may also right-click on the
icon of a running program on
the taskbar, then select Pin this
program to taskbar.
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Unpinning programs from the Start menu
To unpin programs from the Start menu:
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1. From the Windows
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select
Remove from this list.
Unpinning programs from the taskbar
To unpin programs from the taskbar:
1. From the taskbar, right-click the program
that you want to remove from the taskbar,
then select Unpin this program from
taskbar.
Using the notication area
By default, the notication area shows these three icons:
Action Center notication
Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows
Action Center.
Network connection
This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network
connection.
Volume
Click this icon to adjust the volume.
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Displaying an alert notication
To display an alert notication:
• Click the Notication icon
the message to open it.
For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.
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Customizing icons and notications
You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
notication area.
To customize icons and notications:
1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon
2. Click
3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want
Customize.
customize.
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Managing your les and folders
Using Windows® Explorer
Windows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.
Launching Windows® Explorer
To launch Windows Explorer:
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1. From the Windows
2. Click
Computer to launch Windows Explorer.
taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.
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Breadcrumb bar
Toolbar
Navigation
pane
View icon
Search bar
Preview icon
View pane
Exploring les and folders
To explore les and folders:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.
3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder.
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Customizing the le/folder view
To customize the le/folder view:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your
data.
3. From the toolbar, click the View icon
4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you
want to view the le/folder.
You may also right-click anywhere
on the View pane, click View, and
select the view type that you want.
.
Arranging your les
To arrange your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the
3. Select your preferred arrangement type.
Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.
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Sorting your les
To sort your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
by, then select your preferred sorting type.
Sort
Grouping your les
To group your les:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.
3. From the menu that appears, select
Group by, then select your preferred
grouping type.
Adding a new folder
To add a new folder:
1. Launch Windows Explorer.
2. From the toolbar, click
3. Key in a name for the new folder.
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You may also right-click anywhere
on the View pane, click New >
Folder.
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Backing up your les
Setting up a backup
To set up a backup:
1. Click
2. Click
3. Select your backup destination. Click Next.
4. Select
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.
> All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
Set up backup. Click Next.
Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup
mode.
If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT-
formatted les, Recycle Bin les, or temporary les that are 1GB or more.
Restoring your system
The Windows® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system
settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your
computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.
To restore your system:
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
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