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To insert a CD or DVD:
1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the 
disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the 
disc until it snaps into place. You can place your other hand underneath the disc tray 
to support it while you press the disc into place.
3Gently push the tray in until it is closed.
ImportantWhen you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the...

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Playing a CD
Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to:
■Play music CDs
■Create MP3 music files from your music CDs
■Edit music track information
■Use your music files to build a music library
■Listen to Internet Radio
Playing a DVD
A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. 
Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several 
gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc. You...

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Maintaining Your Computer
■Caring for your computer
■Updating Windows
■Protecting your computer from viruses
■Cleaning your computer
■Restoring your system
■Opening the computer case
■Adding memory and replacing the 
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Caring for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
■When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the original 
packaging materials.
■Keep diskettes and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase 
data on both diskettes and hard drives.
■Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes.
■Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilled onto computer components, 
almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive...

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Protecting your computer from viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one 
computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. 
Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protect your computer from a virus by:
■Registering and subscribing to Norton AntiVirus. You received a free, limited-time 
subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you...

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2Click Scan for Viruses.
3Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under 
Actions, click 
Scan.
To remove a virus:
1If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus.
2Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds.
3Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus.
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To update Norton AntiVirus:
1Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton AntiVirus. The 
LiveUpdate wizard opens.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the 
latest virus protection files.
4When the program has finished, click Finish.
Cleaning your computer
Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your computer 
performing at its best....

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Your computer is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents 
free of dust. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from 
the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt 
to clean dust from the inside of your computer.
Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, 
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 To clean your trackball mouse:
1Turn the mouse upside down.
2Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove 
the retaining ring and mouse ball.
3Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth.
4Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
5Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.
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Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially 
for the purpose.
Restoring your system
All programs that were preinstalled on your computer are available on the backup Restore 
CDs or DVDs that you created or they are available on the hard drive. If you need to restore 
your computer to the original configuration, you can restore from the backup Restore CDs 
or DVDs or you can restore from the backup files located on the...