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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 ............................................................................. 16
Turning your computer ON .......................................................................... 19
Chapter 2: Using Windows
®
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Starting for the rst time ............................................................................... 21
Using the Windows
®
UI ................................................................................ 22
Working with Windows
®
apps ...................................................................... 25
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................ 30
Turning your Desktop PC OFF .................................................................... 31
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................ 31
Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 32
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device ............................................................... 33
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................ 34
Connecting multiple external displays ......................................................... 37
Connecting an HDTV ................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC.............................................. 41
Using the memory card reader .................................................................... 42
Using the optical drive ................................................................................. 43
Using the keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................ 44
Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection ......................................................................................... 45
Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) ................................................ 50