Getting Started Guide

Contents
Installing & Customizing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are
Downloading Updates from the
Installing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Microsoft Security Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Loaded on the System
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Microsoft Windows Update Web Site . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Transferring Files and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Restoring the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Before You Call for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Solving General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Solving Hardware Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes . . . .23
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