Dell 2300 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General
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When Using Your Computer
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When Working Inside Your Computer
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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Ergonomic Computing Habits
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Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Finding Information for Your Computer
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1 Setting Up and
Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printer Cable
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Connecting a Parallel Printer
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Connecting a USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Connecting to a Network Adapter
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Network Setup Wizard
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Connecting to the Internet
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Copying CDs
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Using Easy CD Creator Basic
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Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs
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Helpful Tips
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How to Copy a CD
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