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Setting Up Your PC

1

Putting Your PC Together

1

Placing your PC in the proper location

1

Using surge protection

2

Connecting to the PC

2

Storing documentation and recovery discs

5

Turning On Your PC for the First Time

5

Setting Up and Connecting to the Internet

6

Configuring and Registering Norton Internet Security Software

7

Using the PC with Safety and Comfort

8

Signing Up for Software Updates

8

Setting Up Accounts on Your New PC

9

Creating user accounts

9

Creating passwords

10

Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices

10

Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old PC to Your New PC

11

Using Compaq Organize Software

11

Using the Keyboard

13

Customizing the keyboard buttons

16

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

17

Sound Connector Types

17

Speaker Configurations

20

Speaker types

21

Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

21

Connecting 4.1 (4 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

22

Connecting 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

24

Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

25

Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System

27

2 or 2.1 home stereo installation

28

5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation

29

5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation procedure

30

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