Operation Manual

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Quick Start in Five Minutes
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1.1 Connectors and Ports .......................................................... 3
1.2 Connecting and Powering Up .............................................. 4
Connecting Power and Monitor ............................................ 4
Connecting Mouse and Keyboard ........................................ 5
1.3 Starting Windows for the First Time ..................................... 5
2. Advanced Configuration and Handling
................... 7
2.1 Graphics Adapter ................................................................. 7
Configuring Your Monitor and Graphics Adapter .................. 7
Image Output on a TV ......................................................... 8
2.2 Card Reader ........................................................................ 10
Inserting a Memory Card ..................................................... 10
Transferring and Saving Data on the PC ............................. 11
Removing a Memory Card Safely ........................................ 12
2.3 Modem, Internet and Network ............................................. 12
Connecting the Modem ....................................................... 12
Setting Up the Dial-Up Networking ...................................... 13
Configuring the Network ...................................................... 17
WLAN – Setting Up a Wireless Network .............................. 20
WEP – Security and Wireless Networks .............................. 24
WLAN Connections – Only Enable Them When Needed .... 26
2.4 Connecting USB and FireWire Devices ............................... 27
USB Devices ........................................................................ 27
FireWire Devices ................................................................. 28
3. Troubleshooting, First Aid and FAQ
......................... 29
3.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 29
3.2 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ..................................... 32
3.3 If Everything Has Crashed – the System Restore ............... 33
Creating System Checkpoints ............................................. 34
Restoring Your System By Using Checkpoints ..................... 35
3.4 Restoring the System by Using the System Recovery
Software .............................................................................. 37