iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................28
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones.....................................................28
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones ...........................................28
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card.....................28
Connecting the speakers ..................................................................................29
Connecting the FlexiJack connector....................................................................30
Getting Help ..........................................................................................31
Finding Support and Information ............................................................................31
Finding Guides on the Web...................................................................................31
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center..........................................................32
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder...........................................................................32
Using the hardware diagnostic tools ..................................................................32
Turning On the Computer for the First Time ............................................33
Turning Off the Computer ......................................................................................34
Using the Reset button ......................................................................................35
Using Shut Down.............................................................................................35
Using Lock......................................................................................................36
Using Sleep mode ...........................................................................................36
Using Hibernate mode .....................................................................................37
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode .......................................................37
Restarting the Computer ........................................................................................38
Connecting to the Internet......................................................................................38
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort...........................................................39
Setting Up User Accounts ......................................................................................40
Protecting the Computer ........................................................................................41
Using passwords .............................................................................................41
Using antivirus software....................................................................................42
Using firewall software.....................................................................................43
Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates.......................43
Installing critical security updates.......................................................................44
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices..........................................45
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer..................46
Using the Keyboard...............................................................................47
Identifying Keyboard Features................................................................................47
Alphanumeric keys ..........................................................................................47
Function keys ..................................................................................................48
Edit keys.........................................................................................................48
Arrow keys .....................................................................................................48
Numeric keys..................................................................................................49
Keyboard indicators ........................................................................................49
Special keyboard buttons .................................................................................50