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