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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 ............................................................................. 21
Turning your computer ON/OFF .................................................................. 26
Chapter 2: Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 27
Using Windows
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7 desktop .......................................................................... 28
Managing your les and folders ................................................................... 30
Restoring your system settings .................................................................... 32
Protecting your computer ............................................................................. 33
Getting Windows
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Help and Support ........................................................... 34
Chapter 3: Using Windows
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 35
Using the Windows
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UI ................................................................................ 36
Working with Windows
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apps ...................................................................... 39
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 44
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 45
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 45
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 46
Chapter 4: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 47
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 50
Chapter 5: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 55
Using the optical drive (on selected models only) ....................................... 56
Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS .................................................. 57
Conguring the HDD security setting using the BIOS ................................. 58