Asus CG5275 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCG5275User Manual

ASUS CG5275 1-1Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panel12439876513121110Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and th

1-2 Chapter 1: Getting startedRear panel1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert

ASUS CG5275 1-3 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In Line In Line InL

1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started15. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN por

ASUS CG5275 1-5Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, m

1-6 Chapter 1: Getting startedConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of yo

ASUS CG5275 1-7Turning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turning your compute

ASUS CG5275 2-1Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide

2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® 7 desktopNotication areaTaskbarStart menuUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to program

ASUS CG5275 2-3Using the Getting Started itemThe Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personaliz

iiCopyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Pinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quic

ASUS CG5275 2-5Unpinning programs from the Start menuTo unpin programs from the Start menu:1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to la

2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing icons and noticationsYou may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the

ASUS CG5275 2-7Managing your les and foldersUsing Windows® ExplorerWindows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.L

2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing the le/folder viewTo customize the le/folder view:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the navigation pan

ASUS CG5275 2-9Sorting your lesTo sort your les:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.3. From the menu that appears

2-10 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Backing up your lesSetting up a backupTo set up a backup:1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup a

ASUS CG5275 2-11Protecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security informat

2-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® UpdateWindows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and per

ASUS CG5275 2-13Setting up a user account and passwordYou may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.Setting up a us

iiiContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Setting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.2.

ASUS CG5275 2-15Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is a pre-installed anti-virus software on your computer. After activa

ASUS CG5275 3-1Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your compu

3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on b

ASUS CG5275 3-3Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting 8-channel Speakers

ASUS CG5275 3-5Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC comes with VGA, HDMI, and DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external di

3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: dropdown list. • Duplicate these displays

ASUS CG5275 4-1Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is nece

4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer4. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the ca

ivContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Manager ... 6-1AS

ASUS CG5275 4-3Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cove

4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computerUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this se

ASUS CG5275 4-5ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboardKeys Description1.Plays or pauses playback in a media player.2.Stops playback in a media player.3.Goe

4-6 Chapter 4: Using your computer• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems without installing a driv

ASUS CG5275 5-1Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wir

5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LA

ASUS CG5275 5-3Wireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.• To increase the ran

5-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a wireless networkTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the noticat

ASUS CG5275 5-55. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected

ASUS CG5275 6-1Chapter 6Using the utilitiesAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon

vNotices REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the

6-2 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or

ASUS CG5275 6-3AI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized

6-4 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. S

ASUS CG5275 6-5My FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications through

6-6 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesInformationClick the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, C

ASUS CG5275 6-7EPU-6 EngineASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total system power-saving solution. It detects the c

6-8 Chapter 6: Using the utilities• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •

ASUS CG5275 6-9ASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the P

6-10 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To

ASUS CG5275 6-114. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6. Tick I accept the License C

viRF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitt

6-12 Chapter 6: Using the utilities7. Select Typical then click Next.8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then

ASUS CG5275 6-13Burning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, cli

6-14 Chapter 6: Using the utilities3. After selecting the les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.For more details about us

ASUS CG5275 6-15This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates.4

ASUS CG5275 7-1Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ?My computer

7-2 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to t

ASUS CG5275 7-3?The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen re

viiSafety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth damp

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

ix ` ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1Installation GuideNero 9 burning software DVD x