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Chapter 2: Getting Started........................................................

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Precautions............................................................................

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Selecting a place to work......................................................

40

Creating a computer-friendly environment....................

40

Keeping yourself comfortable..........................................

41

Setting up your computer....................................................

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Connecting the modem ...................................................

44

Connecting to a power source.........................................

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Turning on the computer......................................................

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Opening the display panel................................................

49

Turning on the power.......................................................

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Using the AccuPoint II pointing device...............................

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Setting up your software......................................................

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Completing installation.....................................................

53

Registering your computer online ..................................

54

Setting up other devices...................................................

54

Turning off the computer......................................................

54

Closing the display panel .................................................

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Different ways to turn the computer on and off.............

55

Caring for your computer.....................................................

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Cleaning the computer.....................................................

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Moving the computer.......................................................

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Using a computer lock.....................................................

57

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................

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Computing tips......................................................................

59

Using the keyboard...............................................................

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Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys.........................................................

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Character keys ..................................................................

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Function keys F1 - F12.....................................................

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Windows special keys......................................................

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Overlay keys......................................................................

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Starting a program................................................................

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Starting a program from the Start menu........................

65

Starting a program from Windows Explorer .................

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