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Mini Secure Digital MiniSD, Network Interface Card NIC

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L LAN (local area network) 8 antenna 10 checking wireless LAN device 11 connecting wireless LAN device 10 setting up 9 using Local Area Network 8 local area network (LAN) 8 M manuals storing 6 memory card reader card types 59 in-use light 63 troubleshooting 64 using 59 memory card, formatting 63 Memory Stick (MS) 61 Memory Stick (MS-Duo) 61 Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) 61 Memory Stick (MS-Pro) 61 Microdrive disk drive 60 Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) 61 modem connection 12 connector 12 monitor adjusting 6, 7 mouse autoscroll 40, 41 cursor speed 42 panning 41 switching button functions 41 MultiMediaCard (MMC) 61 MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC +) 61 Mute button 34 N Network Interface Card (NIC) 9 O Off button, See turning off computer 16 P panning with the mouse 41 peripherals 2 printer connecting 6 R reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC) 61 repetitive strain injury (RSI), see Safety & Comfort Guide S Safety & Comfort Guide 21 safety warnings 21 scanner, connecting 6 scrolling with the mouse 40 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 61 setting up computer 1 shortcuts keyboard 35 shutting down computer 16 sleep mode button 32 surge protector 2 switching mouse button functions 41 T transferring information to your new computer 27 turning off computer 16 U update, Windows Vista 25 updating, system 25 user accounts creating 22 V videos working with home videos 4 volume controls 34 66 Getting Started (features vary by model)

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