Plug In and Go!
If a cable is disconnected
or you move your
computer to another
location, this topic helps
you to set up again quickly.
Tip
It's a good idea to purchase a
surge protector to protect your
computer from electrical spikes
and power surges.
See also ...
The Quick Set-Up poster that
came with your computer is a
visual guide to setting up your
computer.
Tip
If you have home networking,
refer to the home-networking
documentation located on the
My Presario—Learning More
CD for instructions for
connecting your phone lines.
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Setting Up Your Computer
Note: Do not set up the printer until
your computer is set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the color codes,
icons, and instructions from
the monitor manufacturer.
2. Connect the speaker cable
and microphone cable (if
applicable).
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Connect the keyboard to a
USB port on the back of the
unit and connect the mouse
to the PS/2 mouse port.
Note: If you have a wireless
wheel mouse, refer to
the next topic for further
instructions.
5. Connect the telephone cable
between the Modem Line
~
In
port and the wall outlet.
6. Plug the monitor and
computer power cables into
the wall outlet or a surge
protector.
7. Turn on the monitor and
press the Power On 1 button
to turn on your computer.
Note: If you are setting up your
computer for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions
to register both your operating
system and your computer.
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