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Using the Mouse
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
Introducing Your Computer Software
Managing Files
Using CD and DVD Media Drives
Using the Memory Card Reader
Using Windows Media Center
Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs
Working with Pictures and Videos
Setting Up the Computer
Putting the Computer Together
Placing the computer in the proper location
Using surge protection
Connecting to the computer
Description and function (continued)
Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology
IMPORTANT:
NVIDIA Control Panel
Set SLI configuration
3D settings
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
Cancel
Locate and install driver software
Windows Start Button
Control Panel
2Click System and Maintenance, and then click System
3Click Device Manager
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista
Adjusting the screen resolution by using the
NVIDIA Control Panel
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
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Connecting a Modem
Connecting Speakers or Microphone
Sound connector
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Type
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Sound connector (continued)
Optical In
Optical Out
Connecting a Microphone
Speaker types
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
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Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
Connecting your home stereo system (optional)
2.1 home stereo installation
5.1 home audio installation
5.1 home audio installation procedure
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7.1 home audio installation
7.1 home audio installation procedure
Connecting digital audio
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones
Connecting the speakers
Connecting the FlexiJack connector
Getting Help
Using the hardware diagnostic tools
Turning On the Computer for the First Time
Turning Off the Computer
Using the Reset button
Using Shut Down
Using Lock
Using Sleep mode
Using Hibernate mode
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode
Restarting the Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Internet Explorer
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort
All Programs
User Guides
Safety & Comfort Guide
Setting Up User Accounts
Using passwords
Using antivirus software
Using firewall software
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates
Installing critical security updates
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
d Click System and Maintenance. e Click Backup and Restore Center
f Click Create a restore point or change settings
Create
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Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer
Using the Keyboard
Alphanumeric keys
Function keys
Edit keys
Arrow keys
Numeric keys
Keyboard indicators
Special keyboard buttons
Using the Mouse
Scrolling
Autoscrolling
Panning
Switching mouse button functions
Changing mouse pointer speed
Changing the double-clickspeed
Turning on the ClickLock option
Changing the scroll wheel speed
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
Adjusting speaker volume
Selecting a microphone
Configuring audio output
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fior X-FiFatality audio card
Configuring the audio card software
Configuring the FlexiJack connector
Sound Blaster X-Ficonfiguration modes
Using Audio Creation Mode
Using Entertainment Mode
Using Game Mode
More information
Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager
The Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens
Speakers:
Microphone:
Line In (Digital Input):
HDMI Output:
Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager
Retasking front panel audio connectors
Configuring multistreaming audio
Audio output overview
Audio input overview
When to use multistreaming audio
Setting up multistreaming audio
Example 1: For online gaming
Example 2: For digital home entertainment
Configuring audio for Windows Media Center
Selecting recording devices
Resolving sound issues
Introducing Your Computer Software
Removing desktop icons
Retrieving desktop icons
Removing files permanently
Using the All Programs menu
Organizing the All Programs list
Resizing Windows
Feature
About the Internet
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Searching the Internet
Restricting Internet content
Opening AVG software
Manually running a system scan
Scheduling a full system scan time
Setting up a custom scan
Using Windows Mail
Using the e-mailprogram provided by your ISP
With this program:
You can:
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Managing Files
Creating Folders
Organize
New Folder
Moving Files
Cut
Finding Files
Renaming Files
Deleting Files
Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin
Restore this item
Copying Files
Copy Here
Using a Printer
File
Print
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Using CD and DVD Media Drives
Handling CDs and DVDs
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs
Compatibility Information
Disc Features and Compatibility Table
Can be
Plays in
recorded
home or car
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
Using Blu-rayand HD Disc Drives
Using the Memory Card Reader
4-slotmemory card reader (select models only)
Card
Insert the media
4-slotreader
location
CF/l
Understanding the Activity Light
Formatting a Memory Card
Format
FAT
Start
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader
Stop
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Using Windows Media Center
Completing the setup wizard
Windows Media Center Start Menu
Windows Media Center Start menu items
The right music for the moment
Playing Internet radio
Sharing your digital memories
Transforming your living space into a theater
Online media
Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse
Using the Windows Media Center menu bars
Selecting items in Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center control menu
Windows Media Center Settings categories
Parental Controls
Automatic Downloads Options
Optimization
Pictures
Library Setup
Using Windows Media Center power settings
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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs
Using Music with Windows Media Center
Adding music to the music library
Adding music files from the hard disk drive
Adding music files from a CD
Deleting music files from the music library
Using supported music file types
Changing the visualization settings
Playing an album in Windows Media Center
Playing a song in Windows Media Center
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Searching for music tracks and files
Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center
artists
genres
6Click play all
7Click View Queue
Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center
Tasks
burn cd/dvd
Retry
Audio CD
Listening to Online Radio Stations
radio
presets
sources
Playing Music CDs
Playing CDs with Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player
Now Playing
Help
Playing DVDs
Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs
Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs
Using country/region codes
Changing the DVD movie language
Changing DVD closed captioning
Changing DVD Audio Settings
Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player
Find DVD Info
Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-DefinitionDVDs, and Blu-rayDVDs
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Playing video CDs (VCDs) with
Windows Media Player
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Creating Audio and Data Discs
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording
Erase Disc
Quick erase
Full erase
Erase
Audio CD tips
Before you begin creating discs
Creating audio CDs
Creating video discs
Copying a disc
Copying a disc using two disc drives
Copying a disc using one disc drive
Creating data discs
Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology
What is LightScribe
LightScribe requirements
Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrint
Making a paper disc label
5Under Step 2: Edit titles and other information, design the disc label:
7Under Step 3: Select the label’s layout and background:
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Working with Pictures and Videos
Adding picture files from the hard disk drive
Viewing pictures as a slide show
Viewing a slide show with music
Using supported picture file types in Windows
Media Center
Fixing red eye or contrast
Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center
Rotating pictures
Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center
Playing digital videos
Using supported video file types
Recording analog and digital video files
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