Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
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76
Configuring AutoPlay
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77
Changing DVD region settings
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77
Observing the copyright warning
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78
Copying a CD or DVD
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78
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD
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79
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
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80
Removing the optical drive
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81
Using external drives
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82
Improving hard drive performance
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83
Using Disk Defragmenter
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83
Using Disk Cleanup
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83
Replacing the hard drive
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84
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External devices and external media cards
Using a USB device
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88
Connecting a USB device
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88
Removing a USB device
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89
Using Digital Media Slot cards
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90
Inserting a digital card
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90
Removing a digital card
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91
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Memory modules
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Security
Protecting the computer
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96
Using passwords
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97
Setting passwords in Windows
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97
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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98
Administrator password
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98
Managing an administrator password
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98
Entering an administrator password
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99
Power-on password
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99
Managing a power-on password
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99
Entering a power-on password
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99
Using antivirus software
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100
Using firewall software
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100
Installing critical security updates
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101
Installing an optional security cable
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101
Appendix A
Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
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102
Using Setup Utility
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103
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