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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 ............................................................................. 15
Turning your computer ON .......................................................................... 18
Chapter 2 Using Windows
®
8
Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 19
Using the Windows
®
UI ................................................................................ 20
Working with Windows
®
apps ...................................................................... 23
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 28
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 29
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 29
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 30
Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 31
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 32
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 35
Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 37
Chapter 4 Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 39
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 40
Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 41
Using the keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................ 42
Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 43
Wireless connection (on selected models only) ........................................... 48