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An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power 
to your computer during a power failure. Although you cannot 
run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS, 
a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your 
work and shut down your computer normally.
Connecting to a broadband 
modem or network
You can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) 
modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet 
network:  
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network 
jack .
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable 
modem, DSL modem, or network jack. Important
Your computer has a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information 
about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your online User 
Guide.
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Connecting a dial-up modem
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with 
a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or fax 
documents.
To connect the modem:  
1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem 
jack at the back of your computer.
2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone 
wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX 
telephone lines.)
3If you want, connect a telephone to the PHONE jack at 
the back of your computer.
Starting your computer
To start your computer:  
1Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard 
cables to your computer according to the setup poster.
2Press the power button on the front of your computer. 
If your computer does not turn on, check the power 
cable connections.
3If you are starting your computer for the first time, 
follow the on-screen instructions to select the language 
and time zone and to create your first user account.
4Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, 
such as printers, scanners, and speakers. If you need to 
attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, 
turn off your computer first. See the documentation that 
came with each device for its setup instructions.  Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunications line cord.
ImportantYour computer has a variable-speed fan, which can run at 
different speeds at times to ensure correct system cooling. You may 
notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is running at high speed 
and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed.
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5To open your computer’s Start menu, click  (Start). 
From that menu, you can run programs and search for 
files. For more information on using your computer’s 
menus, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing 
Windows” in your online User Guide.
Waking up your computer
When you have not used your computer for several minutes, 
it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep 
mode, the power indicator on the power button flashes.
If your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a 
key on the keyboard, or press the power button to “wake” it 
up. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power 
button.
Turning off your computer
Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to 
power down your computer. Although it does not turn your 
computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down most 
system operations to save power, and saves your desktop 
layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are 
laid out just as you left them. Waking your computer from a 
Sleep state is much faster than turning on your computer after 
it has been turned completely off.Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see the 
“Customizing Windows” chapter in your online User Guide.
WarningWhen you turn off your computer, certain components in the power 
supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical 
power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the 
wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable 
when your computer will not be used for long periods.
ImportantIf for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to 
turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, 
then release it.
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To put your computer in Sleep (power-saving) mode:  
1Click  (Start), then click  (power). The computer 
saves your session and partially shuts down to save 
power.
2To “wake” your computer, press a key on the keyboard. 
If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power 
button.
To turn off your computer:  
Click  (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then 
click Shut Down. Windows shuts down and turns off 
your computer.
Important
To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal 
components), also disconnect the power cord.
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
computer
To  re sta rt yo ur  co mp u te r:  
Click  (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then 
click Restart. Your computer turns off, then turns on 
again.
- OR -
If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the 
power button until the computer turns off (about five 
seconds), then press it again to turn the computer back 
on.
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Using the keyboard
Premium multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. 
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which 
keyboard feature is active.
FeatureIconDescription
Editing buttonsPress these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Function keys Press these keys to start program actions. Each 
program uses different function keys for different 
purposes. See the program documentation to 
find out more about the function key actions.
Internet buttonsPress these buttons to launch your Internet home 
page, search, or e-mail programs.
Audio playback 
buttonsPress these buttons to play your audio files and 
to adjust the volume.
Navigation keysPress these keys to move the cursor to the 
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the 
page, down the page, to the beginning of a 
document, or to the end of a document.
Indicators Show if your N
UMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or SCROLLLOCK 
keys are activated. Press the corresponding key 
to activate the function.
Function keys
Navigation keysIndicators
Windows keysApplication key Directional keys Numeric keypad Editing buttons Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Internet buttons
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Elite multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. 
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which 
keyboard feature is active.
Windows keysPress one of these keys to open the Windows 
Start menu. These keys can also be used in 
combination with other keys to open utilities like 
F(Find/Search), R(Run), and E(Computer).
Application  key Press this key to access shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Directional keysPress these keys to move the cursor up, down, 
right, or left.
Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the 
numeric keypad (N
UMLOCK) is turned on.
FeatureIconDescription
Function keys
Navigation keysIndicators
Windows keys Application key Numeric keypad Sleep button Application buttonsAudio playback 
buttons
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FeatureIconDescription
Sleep buttonPress this button to activate your computer’s 
Sleep (power-saving) mode.
Function  keys Press these keys to start program actions. Each 
program uses different function keys for 
different purposes. See the program 
documentation to find out more about the 
function key actions.
Application buttonsPress these buttons to launch your Internet 
home page, search for files, or launch the 
calculator program.
Audio playback 
buttonsPress these buttons to play your audio files and 
to adjust the volume.
IndicatorsShow if your NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or 
SCROLLLOCK keys are activated. Press the 
corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows 
Start menu. These keys can also be used in 
combination with other keys to open utilities 
like F(Find/Search), R(Run), and E(Computer).
Application keyPress this key to access shortcut menus and 
help assistants in Windows.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the 
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the 
page, down the page, to the beginning of a 
document, or to the end of a document. Press 
the arrow keys to move the cursor.
Numeric keypadPress these keys to type numbers when the 
numeric keypad (NUMLOCK) is turned on.
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Standard keyboard features
FeatureDescription
Function keysPress these keys to start program actions. Each program 
uses different function keys for different purposes. See 
the program documentation to find out more about the 
function key actions.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of 
a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, 
to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a 
document.
IndicatorsShow if your NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or SCROLLLOCK keys are 
activated. Press the corresponding key to activate the 
function.
Windows keys Press to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can 
also be used in combination with other keys to open 
utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run utility), and 
E (Computer).
Application keyPress this key to access shortcut menus and help 
assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or 
left.
Numeric keypadPress these keys to type numbers when the numeric 
keypad (NUMLOCK) is turned on.
Function keys Navigation keys Indicators
Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad
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Using the mouse
The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on 
the computer screen. This illustration shows the standard 
mouse.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the screen 
moves in the same direction.
You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select 
objects on the screen.
Scroll wheel
Left buttonRight button
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