User manual ASUS M51AC-FR023S

[. . . ] ASUS Essentio Desktop PC M51AC User Manual E8853 Second Edition November 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. [. . . ] It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer. Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC. ENGLISH 28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 Snap feature A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap 1. To use Snap: Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. a) Click on an app to launch it. b) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the app to the right or left side of the display panel. Using your mouse Using your keyboard • 2. 3. Launch an app then press + < . The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area. Launch another app. This second app will automatically appear in the bigger display area. To switch between apps, press + <J>. ASUS M51AC 29 ENGLISH The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. Opens the Apps search pane. ENGLISH 30 + <D> + <E> + <F> + <H> + <I> + <K> + <L> + <M> + <P> + <Q> + <R> + <U> + <W> + <X> Opens the Run window. Opens a menu box of Windows tools Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8 + <-> + <, > + <Enter> + <Prt Sc> Zooms out your screen. Enables the print screen function. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charm bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • • Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS M51AC 31 ENGLISH + <+> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ENGLISH 32 Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on, and press <Del> during POST. [. . . ] Incompatible softwares are installed. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting CPU Your computer is booting up. Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. There is not enough air ventilation for the computer. [. . . ]