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Setting Up the Computer ..........................................................................

1

Putting the Computer Together .................................................................................

1

Placing the computer in the proper location ..........................................................

1

Using surge protection .......................................................................................

1

Connecting to the computer ................................................................................

2

Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)...........................................................

4

Connecting Other Devices .......................................................................................

6

Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs................................................................

6

Adjusting the Monitor..............................................................................................

7

Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista .......................................................

7

Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel ..........................

7

Setting Up a Local Area Network .............................................................................

8

Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection .................................................................

9

Integrated Wireless Devices.....................................................................................

9

Connecting the Wireless LAN Device......................................................................

10

Checking the wireless LAN device installation .....................................................

10

Using wireless security features .........................................................................

11

Connecting a Modem ...........................................................................................

12

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