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Setting Up Your Computer

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Putting Your 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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5

Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs

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6

Adjusting the Monitor

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6

Setting Up a Local Area Network

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6

Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection

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8

Integrated Wireless Devices

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8

Connecting the Wireless LAN Device

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9

Checking the wireless LAN device installation

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10

Using wireless security features

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10

Connecting a Modem

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11

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 HP Connections or Compaq Connections

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Getting messages

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Turning off messages

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Reactivating messages

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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up Your Computer	7
Putting Your 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	11
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs	12
Adjusting the Monitor	12
Setting Up a Local Area Network	12
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	14
Integrated Wireless Devices	14
Connecting the Wireless LAN Device	15
Checking the wireless LAN device installation	16
Using wireless security features	16
Connecting a Modem	17
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 HP Connections or Compaq Connections	20
Getting messages	21
Turning off messages	21
Reactivating messages	22
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time	23
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort	23
Protecting Your Computer	23
Using passwords	24
Using antivirus software	25
Using firewall software	26
Installing critical security updates	26
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time	27
Turning Off Your Computer	27
Using Shut Down	28
Using Lock	28
Using sleep mode	28
Using hibernate mode	29
Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode	30
Restarting the Computer	30
Connecting to the Internet	31
Signing Up for Software Updates	32
Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer	33
Creating passwords	33
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices	34
Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer	34
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	41
Keyboard Shortcuts	41
Using the Mouse	43
Using the Mouse Buttons	44
Scrolling	44
Autoscrolling	45
Panning	45
Switching Mouse Button Functions	45
Changing Mouse Pointer Speed	46
Introducing Your Computer Software	47
Learning More About Software	47
Using the Desktop	47
Removing desktop icons	48
Retrieving desktop icons	48
Using the Windows Start Button Menu	48
Using the All Programs menu	48
Organizing your All Programs list	49
Using the Control Panel	49
Resizing Windows	50
Working with Digital Images	51
About the Internet	51
Using a Browser	52
Searching the Internet	52
Restricting Internet content	53
Sending and Receiving E-Mail	53
Using Windows Mail	54
Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP	54
Managing Files	55
Organizing Files with Folders	55
Creating Folders	56
Moving Files	56
Finding Files	57
Renaming Files	57
Deleting Files	58
Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin	58
Copying Files	58
Using a Printer	59
Using the Memory Card Reader	61
Media Insertion Guide	62
Understanding the Activity Light	65
Formatting a Memory Card	65
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader	66

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