Asus CM6340: Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC

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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

physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.

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To maintain the proper posture:

• Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the

keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.

• Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than

your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level

of your knees.

• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is rmly supported and

angled slightly backward.

• Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you

are at the PC.

• Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even

with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.

• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to

reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.

• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare

such as windows and straight sunlight.

• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

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Using the memory card reader

Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or

media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to

read from and write to different memory card drives.

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To use the memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.

• A memory card is keyed so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a

slot to avoid damaging the card.

• You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently.

Place only one memory card in a slot at one time.

2. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

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• If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows

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taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to access the data

on it.

• Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the

Computer screen.

• The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or

written to the memory card.

3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click

Eject, 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 Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows

notication area before removing the memory card.

Using the optical drive

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Inserting an optical disc

To insert an optical disc:

1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the

tray.

2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.

3. Push the tray to close it.

4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

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If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows

7 Start button on the taskbar,

click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it.

Removing an optical disc

To remove an optical disc:

1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:

• Press the eject button below the drive bay cover.

• Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the

Computer screen, and then click Eject.

2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.

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