Contents
Installing & Customizing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Microsoft Security Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Transferring Files and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Restoring the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turning Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. . . . . . . .8 Before You Call for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Solving General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . .22 Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes . . . .25
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