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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 .......................................................................................

2

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

2

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

8

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

10

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

10

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

11

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

11

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

15

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

16

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