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finding answers to commonly asked questions .............................. 1
safety information.........................................................................................2
setting up your pc .......................................................................... 3
putting your pc together ................................................................................3
safety and comfort ....................................................................................4
pc back...................................................................................................5
pc front....................................................................................................7
connecting the modem ..................................................................................7
upgrading your 56k modem ......................................................................9
setting up the ethernet connection...................................................................9
turning on your pc for the first time ...............................................................10
registering your pc......................................................................................11
turning off the pc ........................................................................................11
standby mode ........................................................................................12
hibernation mode ...................................................................................12
automatic standby or hibernation .............................................................13
making recovery cds/dvds ..........................................................................14
installing software and hardware devices......................................................14
transferring your old pc information and files to your new pc.......................14
learning the basics ....................................................................... 15
beginning to use your software ....................................................................15
using the desktop........................................................................................16
using the start menu ................................................................................16
learning to use your pc............................................................................17
using the all programs menu ....................................................................17
organising your all programs list ..............................................................17
using pc help & tools...............................................................................18
using the mouse..........................................................................................18
scrolling.................................................................................................19
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