Asus CP5141 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCP5141User Manual

ASUS CP5141 1-1Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panel15267834Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locat

1-2 Chapter 1: Getting startedRear panel1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this bu

ASUS CP5141 1-32. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.3. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a

1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started10. 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,

ASUS CP5141 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 started• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS

ASUS CP5141 1-7Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.Con

1-8 Chapter 1: Getting startedTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turni

ASUS CP5141 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

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ASUS CP5141 2-3Using the Getting Started itemThe Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personaliz

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 CP5141 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 CP5141 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 CP5141 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 an

ASUS CP5141 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

iiiContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

ASUS CP5141 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

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 CP5141 2-15Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus sof

3-1ASUS CP5141To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk.2. When

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

3-3ASUS CP5141Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

3-5ASUS CP5141Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external d

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

3-7ASUS CP5141Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV an

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

4-1ASUS CP5141Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is neces

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

ASUS CP5141 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 s

ASUS CP5141 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`1234 5678910 111213• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems witho

ASUS CP5141 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 CP5141 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 InternetTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the availabl

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

ASUS CP5141 5-55. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected

ASUS CP5141 6-1Chapter 6Using the UtilitiesAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon

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 CP5141 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 CP5141 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 CP5141 6-7• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a

6-8 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on

ASUS CP5141 6-9Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To install Nero 9:1.

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

6-10 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6. Tick I a

ASUS CP5141 6-117. Select Typical then click Next.8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next.9. When

6-12 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesBurning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you want to b

ASUS CP5141 6-133. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.For more details about using Nero 9, refer to th

6-14 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesThis recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.co

7-1ASUS CP5141Chapter 7TroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ?My computer cannot be power

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

7-3ASUS CP5141?The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen res

7-4Chapter 7: Troubleshooting?The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu

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.

ixASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1Installation GuideNero 9 burning software DVD x1Installatio