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Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................5
Safety information ..........................................................................................8
Conventions used in this guide ......................................................................9
Where to nd more information .....................................................................9
Package contents ........................................................................................10

Chapter 1 Getting started

Welcome! ......................................................................................................11
Getting to know your computer .....................................................................11
Setting up your computer .............................................................................16
Turning your computer ON ..........................................................................18
Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8
Starting for the rst time ...............................................................................19
Using the Windows UI .................................................................................20
Working with Windows Apps ........................................................................23
Other keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................28
Turning your Desktop PC OFF ....................................................................29
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ................................................................29
Entering the BIOS Setup .............................................................................30

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device ...............................................................31
Connecting microphone and speakers ........................................................32
Connecting multiple external displays .........................................................35
Connecting an HDTV ...................................................................................37

Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC..............................................39
Using the memory card reader ....................................................................40
Using the optical drive .................................................................................41
Using the keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................42