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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 ............................................................................. 21
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 26
Chapter 2: Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 27
Using Windows
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7 desktop .......................................................................... 28
Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 30
Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 32
Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 33
Getting Windows
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Help and Support ........................................................... 34
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 35
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 37
Chapter 4: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 41
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 42
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 43
Chapter 6: Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 47
ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 54
ASUS Webstorage ....................................................................................... 57
ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................... 59
Nero 9 ........................................................................................................ 60
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 61