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ENGLISH
Contents
Notices
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iv
Safety information
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vi
Conventions used in this guide
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vii
Where to
fi
nd more information
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Package contents
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Chapter 1:
Getting started
Welcome!
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1-1
Getting to know your computer
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1-1
Setting up your computer
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1-10
Turning your computer ON/OFF
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1-15
Chapter 2:
Using Windows
®
7
Starting for the
fi
rst time
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2-1
Using Windows
®
7 desktop
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2-2
Managing your
fi
les and folders
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2-5
Restoring your system
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2-7
Protecting your computer
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2-7
Getting Windows
®
Help and Support
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2-9
Chapter 3:
Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device
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3-1
Connecting microphone and speakers
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3-2
Chapter 4:
Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC
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4-1
Using the optical drive (on selected models only)
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4-2
Chapter 5:
Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection
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5-1
Chapter 6:
Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II
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6-1
ASUS AI Manager
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6-7
Recovering your system
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6-9
Chapter 7:
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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7-1