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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 ............................................................................. 20
Turning your computer ON .......................................................................... 26
Chapter 2: Using Windows
®
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 27
Using the Windows
®
UI ................................................................................ 28
Working with Windows
®
apps ...................................................................... 31
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 36
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 37
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 37
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 38
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 39
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 41
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 45
Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 48
Chapter 4: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 51
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 52
Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 54
Using the keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................ 56
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 57
Wireless connection (on selected models only) ........................................... 63