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Starting your computer

To start your computer:

1Connect the power and network (if applicable) cables to your computer according to the setup poster and “Connecting power” on page 15.

2Press the power button on the back of your computer. If your computer does not turn on, check the power/data cable connection.

3If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account.

Tip

If your computer and mouse do not work, see “Syncing the keyboard and mouse” on page 22.

4To open your computer’s Start menu, click (Start). From that menu, you can run programs and search for files. For more information on using your computer’s menus, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing Windows” in your online User Guide.

5After your computer has been set up, attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.

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