Follow the instructions in this
chapter to set up your computer
and learn the basics.
1 Getting Started
The illustration on the next page shows all the equipment you will need to set up your computer and begin using it. (Note that your monitor and keyboard may look slightly different depending on what you purchased.)
Place your equipment on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded wall outlet. (Your computer was designed to be placed on the floor to conserve desk space, but it can also be placed on any stable, flat surface.) Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A (in the section on
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