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ASUS Desktop PC
M11AD
User Manual
User Manual
2
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E8496
First Edition
July 2013
Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................... 5
Safety information........................................................................................... 8
Conventions used in this guide....................................................................... 9
Where to find more information...................................................................... 9
Package contents......................................................................................... 10
Chapter 1:
Getting started
Welcome!.......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer......................................................................11
Setting up your computer.............................................................................. 16
Turning your computer ON/OFF................................................................... 19
Chapter 2:
Using Windows® 7
Starting for the first time................................................................................ 21
Using Windows® 7 desktop........................................................................... 22
Managing your files and folders.................................................................... 24
Restoring your system settings..................................................................... 26
Protecting your computer.............................................................................. 27
Getting Windows® Help and Support............................................................ 28
Chapter 3:
Using Windows® 8
Starting for the first time................................................................................ 29
Using the Windows® UI................................................................................. 30
Working with Windows® apps....................................................................... 33
Other keyboard shortcuts............................................................................. 38
Turning your Desktop PC OFF..................................................................... 39
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep................................................................. 39
Entering the BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 40
Chapter 4:
Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device................................................................ 41
Connecting microphone and speakers......................................................... 42
Connecting multiple external displays.......................................................... 44
Connecting an HDTV.................................................................................... 47
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