Page 3 - Contents; Where to find more information
Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5Safety information .......................................................................................... 7Conventions used in this guide ....................................
Page 4 - Chapter 6
4 Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 47ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 5Ai Charger+ .................................
Page 5 - Notices; ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services; REACH
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the pack...
Page 6 - Macrovision Corporation Product Notice; unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation
6 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 0 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with a...
Page 7 - Safety information
7 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or...
Page 8 - ASUS websites
8 Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Informatio...
Page 9 - Package contents
9 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 (Optional) Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your reta...
Page 11 - Getting to know your computer; Front panel; Chapter 1; Getting started
Getting to know your computer Front panel 2 7 8 3 4 Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CP60 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CP60 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge perf...
Page 12 - Rear panel; LIS
Rear panel 1. Power button. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 2. Optical disk drive e�ect button. Optical disk drive e�ect button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 3. Optical disk drive bay. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this...
Page 15 - Setting up your computer; Connecting an external monitor; Using the ASUS Graphics Card �on selected models only�; To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:
Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card �on selected models only� Connect your monitor to the display ou...
Page 16 - Using the onboard display output ports
• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors...
Page 18 - Turning your computer ON/OFF; Turning your computer ON; To turn your computer ON:; Turning your computer OFF; To turn your computer OFF:
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. . Press the power button on your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 1. Close al...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Using Windows; Starting for the first time; To start for the first time:
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your comput...
Page 20 - Using the Start menu; Launching items from the Start menu; Using the Getting Started item; Using the taskbar; Launching a program from the taskbar
0 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Su...
Page 21 - Pinning items on the �umplists; Unpinning programs from the Start menu
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 1 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Pinning items on the �umplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visite...
Page 22 - Using the notification area; Displaying an alert notification; To display an alert notification:; Customizing icons and notifications; To customize icons and notifications:; Customize; Managing your files and folders; Launching Windows; To launch Windows Explorer:
Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Using the notification area By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows ® Action Center. Network co...
Page 23 - Exploring files and folders; To explore files and folders:; Customizing the file/folder view; Arranging your files; To arrange your files:; Sorting your files; Sort by; Grouping your files; Group by
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer. . From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. . From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or f...
Page 24 - Adding a new folder; Backing up your files; Setting up a backup; Restoring your system settings
4 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Adding a new folder To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. . From the toolbar, click New folder . . Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backin...
Page 25 - Protecting your computer; Setting up a user account and password; Setting up a user account
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 5 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common com...
Page 26 - Setting up a user’s password; To set up a user’s password:; Create password; Activating the anti-virus software; To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:; Getting Windows; Help and Support
6 Chapter : Using Windows ® 7 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Setting up a user’s password To set up a user’s password: 1. Select the user that you would like to set a password. . Select Create a password . 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password ....
Page 27 - To remove a USB storage device:; E�ect USB; Connecting a USB storage device; To connect a USB storage device:; Chapter 3; Connecting devices to your computer
To remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click E�ect USB FlashDisk . . When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from your computer. Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB .0/1.1 por...
Page 28 - Connecting microphone and speakers; Connecting Headphone and Mic
Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect -channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic Connectin...
Page 30 - Connecting 8-channel Speakers
Connecting 8-channel Speakers 0 Chapter : Connecting devices to your computer EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH E6805_CP60_Manual.indd 0 8/16/11 4:46:00 PM
Page 31 - Connecting multiple external displays; Setting up multiple displays; To set up multiple displays:
Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your...
Page 33 - Connecting an HDT�
Connecting an HDT� Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. EN G LIS H EN G ...
Page 35 - Chapter 4; Using your computer; Proper posture when using your Desktop PC; To maintain the proper posture:
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 5 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding phys...
Page 36 - Computer; Using the memory card reader; To use the memory card:; PUSH
4. When finished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click E�ect , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hard...
Page 37 - Using the optical drive; Inserting an optical disc; Removing an optical disc
Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press PUSH on the drive bay cover to open the tray. . Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. . Push the tray to close it. 4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window ...
Page 38 - ASUS PRIMAX PR1101U keyboard
Using the multimedia keyboard �on selected models only� The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS PRIMAX PR1101U keyboard ` Keys Description 1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off. . Decreases the system volume. . Increases the system volume. 4. ...
Page 41 - Connecting via a DSL/cable modem; Wired connection; Chapter 5; Connecting to the Internet
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable . Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rea...
Page 42 - Connecting via a local area network �LAN�; To connect via a LAN:
Connecting via a local area network �LAN� To connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. RJ-45 cable LAN . Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact you...
Page 43 - Wireless connection �on selected models only�
Wireless connection �on selected models only� Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of y...
Page 44 - To connect to a wireless network:; Connect; OK
To connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. . Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect . . You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then clic...
Page 47 - ASUS AI Suite II; Installing AI Suite II; To install AI Suite II:; Using AI Suite II; Using the utilities
ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appear...
Page 48 - Launching EPU; The Tool menu; Tool
Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system status. It ...
Page 49 - Launching and configuring Probe II; To configure Probe II:
Launching and configuring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your com...
Page 50 - Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder; To launch Sensor Recorder:
Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. To launch Sensor Recorder: • Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To configure Sensor Recorder...
Page 51 - The Update menu; ASUS Update; Update BIOS from file
Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching CPU F...
Page 52 - The System Information screen
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open , and click Next . . Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the ima...
Page 53 - ASUS AI Manager; Installing AI Manager; Launching AI Manager; Main
After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar. ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and ...
Page 54 - My Favorites
AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply when done. AI Security AI Security enables you to set a p...
Page 55 - Support
To add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . . Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double ...
Page 57 - ASUS Webstorage; Installing webstorage; To install webstorage:; Launching Webstorage; Drive
ASUS Webstorage ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorag...
Page 58 - MobileApp; Settings
Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use. BookmarkSyncer The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud automatically synchronized in mu...
Page 59 - ASUS Easy Update
ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system.1. From the Windows ® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. . Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. . Select Update to ac...
Page 60 - Nero 9; Installing Nero 9; Burning files
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. . If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe fil...
Page 61 - Using the Recovery Partition; About the Recovery Partition; Using the Recovery Partition:
Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of an...
Page 62 - Using the Recovery D�D �on selected models�; To use the Recovery D�D:; Enter
Using the Recovery D�D �on selected models� Prepare 1~ blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wron...
Page 63 - Chapter 7; Troubleshooting; My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front; Turning; I cannot connect to a wireless nestwork using the ASUS WLAN Card
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 6 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer is properly connected. • ...
Page 64 - No display on the monitor.; My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.; Restoring your
64 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that...
Page 65 - The picture on the HDT� is distorted.; My speakers produce no sound.; The D�D drive cannot read a disc.
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 65 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ? The picture on the HDT� is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Re...
Page 66 - Power; Display
66 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the pow...
Page 68 - System
68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting EN G LIS H EN G LI SH EN G LIS H EN G LI SH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow Too many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinst...
Page 69 - CPU
EN G LIS H EN G LI SH ASUS CP60 69 EN G LIS H EN G LI SH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Your computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS set...
Page 70 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL �America�; Technical Support; ASUS COMPUTER GmbH �Germany and Austria�; Technical Support; Authorised representative in
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 1159 Telephone +886--894-447 Fax +886--890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-1-849911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL �America...
