Contents

 

 

Notices ...........................................................................................................

5

Safety information..........................................................................................

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Conventions used in this guide......................................................................

9

Where to find more information......................................................................

9

Package contents.........................................................................................

10

Chapter 1:

Getting started

 

Welcome!......................................................................................................

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Getting to know your computer.....................................................................

11

Setting up your computer.............................................................................

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Turning your computer ON...........................................................................

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Chapter 2:

Using Windows® 8

 

Starting for the first time...............................................................................

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Using the Windows® UI................................................................................

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Working with Windows® apps.......................................................................

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Other keyboard shortcuts.............................................................................

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Turning your Desktop PC OFF.....................................................................

37

Putting your Desktop PC to sleep................................................................

37

Entering the BIOS Setup..............................................................................

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Chapter 3:

Connecting devices to your computer

 

Connecting a USB storage device...............................................................

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Connecting microphone and speakers.........................................................

41

Connecting multiple external displays..........................................................

45

Connecting an HDTV...................................................................................

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Chapter 4:

Using your computer

 

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC..............................................

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Using the memory card reader.....................................................................

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Using the optical drive..................................................................................

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Using the keyboard (on selected models only)............................................

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Chapter 5:

Connecting to the Internet

 

Wired connection..........................................................................................

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Wireless connection (on selected models only)...........................................

63