Asus BM6AF - default chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Notices .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety information .......................................................................................... 8
Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 9
Where to nd more information ..................................................................... 9
Package contents ........................................................................................ 10
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome! ......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11
Setting up your computer ............................................................................. 23
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 28
Chapter 2: Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 29
Using Windows
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7 desktop .......................................................................... 30
Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 32
Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 34
Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 35
Getting Windows
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Help and Support ........................................................... 36
Chapter 3: Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 37
Using the Windows
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UI ................................................................................ 38
Working with Windows
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apps ...................................................................... 41
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 46
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 47
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 47
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 48
Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 49
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 52
Chapter 5: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 57
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 58
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS .................................................. 59
Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ................................. 60