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finding answers to commonly asked questions .............................. 1
safety information......................................................................................... 2
setting up your pc ..........................................................................3
putting your pc together ................................................................................3
safety and comfort.................................................................................... 4
pc back...................................................................................................5
pc front....................................................................................................7
connecting the modem.................................................................................. 7
upgrading your 56k modem ......................................................................9
setting up the ethernet connection...................................................................9
turning on your pc for the first time ...............................................................10
registering your pc......................................................................................11
turning off the pc........................................................................................ 11
standby mode........................................................................................ 12
hibernation mode................................................................................... 13
automatic standby or hibernation .............................................................13
making recovery cds/dvds ..........................................................................14
installing software and hardware devices......................................................14
transferring your old pc information and files to your new pc.......................14
learning the basics....................................................................... 15
beginning to use your software ....................................................................15
using the desktop........................................................................................16
using the start menu................................................................................ 16
using compaq organize software..............................................................17
learning to use your pc............................................................................17
using the all programs menu.................................................................... 18
organizing your all programs list.............................................................. 18
using pc help & tools...............................................................................19
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