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Setting Up the Computer

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Putting the Computer Together

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Placing the computer in the proper location

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1

Using surge protection

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2

Connecting to the computer

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2

Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)

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4

Connecting Other Devices

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6

Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs

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6

Adjusting the Monitor

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6

Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista

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6

Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel

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7

Setting Up a Local Area Network

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8

Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection

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9

Integrated Wireless Devices

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9

Connecting the Wireless LAN Device

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Checking the wireless LAN device installation

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11

Using wireless security features

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11

Connecting a Modem

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Getting Help

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13

Finding Onscreen Guides

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Finding Guides on the Web

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Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

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Using the PC Help & Tools Folder

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Using the hardware diagnostic tools

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up the Computer	7
Putting the Computer Together	7
Placing the computer in the proper location	7
Using surge protection	8
Connecting to the computer	8
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)	10
Connecting Other Devices	12
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs	12
Adjusting the Monitor	12
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista	12
Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel	13
Setting Up a Local Area Network	14
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	15
Integrated Wireless Devices	15
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device	16
Checking the wireless LAN device installation	17
Using wireless security features	17
Connecting a Modem	18
Getting Help	19
Finding Onscreen Guides	19
Finding Guides on the Web	19
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center	20
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder	20
Using the hardware diagnostic tools	20
Turning On the Computer for the First Time	21
Turning Off the Computer	22
Using Shut Down	22
Using Lock	23
Using Sleep mode	23
Using Hibernate mode	24
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode	25
Restarting the Computer	25
Connecting to the Internet	26
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	27
Setting Up User Accounts	27
Protecting the Computer	28
Using passwords	29
Using antivirus software	30
Using firewall software	30
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates	31
Installing critical security updates	31
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices	32
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer	33
Using the Keyboard	35
Identifying Keyboard Features	35
Alphanumeric keys	35
Function keys	36
Edit keys	36
Arrow keys	36
Numeric keys	37
Keyboard indicators	37
Special keyboard buttons	38
Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons	38
Customizing the keyboard buttons	40
Keyboard Shortcuts	41
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting	42
Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard	42
Using the Mouse	45
Using the Mouse Buttons	46
Scrolling	46
Autoscrolling	47
Panning	47
Changing Mouse Settings	47
Switching mouse button functions	47
Changing mouse pointer speed	48
Changing the double-click speed	48
Turning on the ClickLock option	48
Changing the scroll wheel speed	49
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting	49
Introducing Your Computer Software	51
Learning More About Software	51
Using the Desktop	51
Removing desktop icons	52
Retrieving desktop icons	52
Removing files permanently	52
Using the Windows Start Button Menu	52
Using the All Programs menu	52
Organizing the All Programs list	53
Using the Control Panel	53
Resizing Windows	54
Working with Digital Images	54
About the Internet	55
Using a Browser	56
Searching the Internet	56
Restricting Internet content	57
Sending and Receiving E-Mail	58
Using Windows Mail	58
Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP	58
Managing Files	59
Organizing Files with Folders	59
Creating Folders	60
Moving Files	60
Finding Files	61
Renaming Files	62
Deleting Files	62
Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin	63
Copying Files	63
Using a Printer	64
Using the Memory Card Reader	65
Media Insertion Guide	66
Understanding the Activity Light	69
Formatting a Memory Card	69
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader	70

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