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Table Of Contents

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Table of Contents

Setting Up Your Computer........................................................................1

Putting Your 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 .......................................................................................9

Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs..............................................................10

Adjusting the Monitor............................................................................................10

Setting Up a Local Area Network ...........................................................................10

Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ...............................................................12

Integrated Wireless Devices...................................................................................12

Connecting the Wireless LAN Device......................................................................13

Checking the wireless LAN device installation .....................................................14

Using wireless security features .........................................................................14

Connecting a Modem ...........................................................................................15

Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................17

Using Speakers ....................................................................................................17

Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................18

Connecting a Microphone.....................................................................................20

Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................20

Speaker types .................................................................................................21

Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers.........................22

Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers ............................23

Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers.............................24

Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers ..........................26