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Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................ 39
Precautions............................................................................ 39
Selecting a place to work...................................................... 40
Creating a computer-friendly environment.................... 40
Keeping yourself comfortable.......................................... 41
Setting up your computer .................................................... 44
Connecting the modem ................................................... 44
Connecting to a power source......................................... 46
Turning on the computer...................................................... 49
Opening the display panel................................................ 49
Turning on the power....................................................... 49
Using the AccuPoint II pointing device............................... 50
Setting up your software...................................................... 52
Completing installation..................................................... 53
Registering your computer online .................................. 54
Setting up other devices................................................... 54
Turning off the computer...................................................... 54
Closing the display panel ................................................. 55
Different ways to turn the computer on and off............. 55
Caring for your computer..................................................... 56
Cleaning the computer..................................................... 56
Moving the computer....................................................... 57
Using a computer lock..................................................... 57
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 59
Computing tips...................................................................... 59
Using the keyboard............................................................... 60
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 61
Character keys .................................................................. 61
Function keys F1 - F12..................................................... 61
Windows special keys...................................................... 62
Overlay keys...................................................................... 62
Starting a program................................................................ 64
Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 65
Starting a program from Windows Explorer ................. 65