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Table of Contents
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)...........................................................4
Connecting Other Devices .......................................................................................6
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs................................................................6
Adjusting the Monitor..............................................................................................6
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista .......................................................6
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 .....................................................11
Using wireless security features .........................................................................11
Connecting a Modem ...........................................................................................12
Getting Help ..........................................................................................13
Finding Onscreen Guides ......................................................................................13
Finding Guides on the Web...................................................................................13
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ..........................................................14
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder ...........................................................................14
Using the hardware diagnostic tools ..................................................................14