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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 4
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............................................................................. 15
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 17
Chapter 2 Using Windows®7
Starting for the rst time............................................................................... 19
Using Windows®7 desktop.......................................................................... 20
Managing your les and folders................................................................... 23
Restoring your system................................................................................. 25
Protecting your computer............................................................................. 25
Getting Windows®Help and Support ........................................................... 27
Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device............................................................... 29
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 30
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 31
Chapter 4 Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 35
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 36
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS.................................................. 37
Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection......................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6 Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II........................................................................................... 41
ASUS AI Manager........................................................................................ 47
ASUS Secure Delete ................................................................................... 50
Recovering your system .............................................................................. 51
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 53