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Setting up your computer and getting started
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Connecting a USB printer
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may
come with your printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a computer
or electronics store.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting a USB printer to your
computer.
Connecting a parallel printer
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which may come
with your parallel printer. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a
computer or electronics store.
If you connect a parallel printer, do so before you turn on the computer.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting a parallel printer to your
computer.
Installing additional memory (optional)
CAUTION: Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using
the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today’s popular
applications. You may want to increase the computer’s memory if you use
complex software or process large amounts of data.
There are two memory slots. Your system may have both slots occupied.
CAUTION: If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become
hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them.
CAUTION: Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions. You
can damage the computer and the module.
1. The computer is turned on.
2. The computer was shut down using Standby mode.
3. Power to the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive has been turned on.
CAUTION: Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD-ROM or multi-
function drive power is on.