Asus CG8890 User’s Manual [hu]

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Polski ..........................................................................177

ASUS Gaming Desktop PC

ROG CG8890

User Manual

English

E7592

First Edition July 2012

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the

product is defaced or missing.

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.

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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 ............................................................................. 16

Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 18

Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7

Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 19

Using Windows® 7 desktop .......................................................................... 20

Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 22

Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 24

Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 25

Getting Windows® Help and Support ........................................................... 26

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 27

Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 28

Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 31

Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 33

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Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 35

Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 36

Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 37

Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard ............................................ 38

Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse ..................................................... 39

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection ......................................................................................... 47

Wireless connection (on selected models only) ........................................... 49

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Contents

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Chapter 6 Using the utilities

AI Suite II ..................................................................................................... 51

System Level Up .......................................................................................... 52

Probe II ........................................................................................................ 53

Sensor Recorder .......................................................................................... 56

Ai Charger+ ................................................................................................. 58

USB 3.0 Boost .............................................................................................

ASUS Update .............................................................................................. 61

USB BIOS Flashback .................................................................................. 62

MyLogo2 ......................................................................................................

Audio congurations .................................................................................... 64

Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 .............................................................................

ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 69

Nero 9 ........................................................................................................

Recovering your system .............................................................................. 79

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 81

ASUS contact information ............................................................................ 88

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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://csr.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 modications 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:

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

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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.

• DO NOT

• Battery safety warning: DO NOT

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and

• DO NOT

•

expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the

Desktop PC.

expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.

expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during

electrical storms.

throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the

contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

35˚C (95F).

cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting

overheated.

use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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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 completing a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing 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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Guide

Package contents

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ASUS ROG Gaming

Desktop PC

ASUS ROG U9N Gaming

Keyboard package x1

ASUS GX900 Gaming

Mouse x1

Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1Installation Guide x1

Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1

(optional)

Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna x2

(optional)

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary

with different models.

• For details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using

the ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard

and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse.

Antenna x1 (optional)

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Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming Desktop PC! The ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming 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

8 7 6

109 11 12

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1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot.

Insert a Secure Digital™ card or

MultiMediaCard into this slot.

3. Optical disk drive bay.

4. Hot Swap Bay (empty).

5. Power LED.

This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.

6. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot.

There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

Allows you to install an additional HDD in this bay.

Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory

Stick Pro™ card into this slot.

7. CompactFlash

/ Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card

into this slot.

8. OC Button.

This button adjusts the System Level Up prole of your computer.

9. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0

devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows

operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

10. 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.

11. Microphone port.

12. Headphone port.

This port connects to a microphone.

This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

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Rear panel

2 3

4 5 7 8

1. USB 2.0 ports.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.

2. Clear CMOS switch. only when the system hangs due to overclocking.

3. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via

an optical S/PDIF cable.

4. ROG Connect switch. Allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC.

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. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.

Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information

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These Universal Serial

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• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8.

• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows operating system.

• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

7. External SATA ports.External SATA ports. These external SATA ports connects to SATA storage devices.

8. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.

These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

9. Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel

audio conguration.

10. Rear Speaker Out port (black).Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and

8-channel audio conguration.

11. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects to the center/subwoofer

speakers.

12. Microphone port (pink).Microphone port (pink).

13. Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).

This port connects to a microphone.

This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

14. Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).

This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

sources.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

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

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15. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.

16. LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port.

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

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

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

17. Expansion slot bracket.Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card.21.

18. Sound card ports (removable).

These ports connect to your output devices such as

microphone, headset and speakers.

19. ASUS Graphics Card (optional).ASUS Graphics Card (optional).

The display output ports on this optional ASUS

Graphics Card may vary with different models.

20. Power switch.

21. Power connector (input rated: 100~120/200~240Vac, 60/50Hz, 10/5A).

Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.

Plug the

power cord to this connector.

22 . Air vents.

These vents allow air ventilation.

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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 (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1. 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.

• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card.

• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.

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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.

The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer before starting Windows

7 for the rst time. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the

bundled Support DVD. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of Chapter 4 for details.

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 press the power button on your computer.

Power button

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

on the Windows® desktop.

to shut down the operating system.

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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 conguring 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 Set Up Windows

appears.

2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click

3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region Keyboard layout, then click Next.

4. Key in uniques names for the user name

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.

and computer name, then click Next.

Next.

, Time and currency, and

screen

Next. You may

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6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms

7. Select Use recommended settings security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8. Review your date and time settings. Click restarts. You may now start using your computer.

or Install important updates only to set up the

Next. The system loads the new settings and

and click Next.

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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.

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:

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.

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:

1. From the Windows

2. Select Getting Started

3. Select the task that you want to do.

taskbar, click the Start icon .

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

. The list of available tasks appears.

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:

• From the Windows program.

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.

taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the

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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:

1. From the Windows

2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar.

3. Select Pin to Taskbar

You may also right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar, then select Pin this program to taskbar.

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

or Pin to Start menu.

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Unpinning programs from the Start menu

To unpin programs from the Start menu:

1. From the Windows

2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select

Remove from this list

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

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.

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Using the notication area

By default, the notication area shows these three icons:

Action Center notication

Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications 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.

Displaying an alert notication

To display an alert notication:

• Click the Notication icon

For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter.

, then click the message to open it.

Customizing icons and notications

You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the notication area.

To customize icons and notications:

1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon

2. Click

Customize.

3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to

customize.

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:

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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Exploring les and folders

To explore les and folders:

1. Launch Windows

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.

Explorer.

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 Arrange by

3. Select your preferred arrangement type.

eld, click to display the dropdown list.

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 Sort by

, then select your preferred sorting type.

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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

type.

, then select your preferred grouping

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Adding a new folder

To add a new folder:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the toolbar, click New folder

3. Key in a name for the new folder.

You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder.

Backing up your les

Setting up a backup

To set up a backup:

1. Click

2. Click Set up backup

3. Select your backup destination. Click

4. Select Let Windows choose (recommended)

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.

> All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

. Click Next.

Next.

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 settings

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.

> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.

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Protecting your computer

Using Windows® 7 Action Center

Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system

maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common

computer problems.

You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section

Customizing icons and notications in this chapter.

Launching Windows® 7 Action Center

To launch Windows® 7 Action Center:

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1. To launch Windows 7 Action Center, click the Notication icon

Action Center.

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

, then click Open

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

2. Select All Programs

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

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

> Windows Update.

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

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

6. When done, click Create Account

taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

or Administrator as the user type.

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Setting up a user’s password

To set up a user’s password:

1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.

2. Select Create a password

3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.

4. When done, click Create password

Activating the anti-virus software

Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it.

To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:

1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application.

2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate

3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click

4. Click Finish to complete the activation.

Next.

Getting Windows® Help and Support

Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform.

To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support.

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows

online help.

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Chapter 3

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Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device

This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. These USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.

To connect a USB storage device:

• Insert the USB storage device to your computer.

Front panel

To remove a USB storage device:

1. Click

from the Windows notication area on your

computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 ash drive

or USB3.0-compatible devices.

Rear panel

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2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware

pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer.

DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.

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Connecting microphone and speakers

This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.

Connecting Headphone and Mic

Connecting 2-channel Speakers

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