Dell Dimension 4550 User Manual
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Contents
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Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
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General
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When Using Your Computer
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When Working Inside Your Computer
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Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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Ergonomic Computing Habits
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Battery Disposal
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Finding Information for Your Computer
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1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
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Printer Cable
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Connecting a Parallel Printer
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Connecting a USB Printer
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Connecting Two Monitors
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Connecting the Monitors to Your Computer
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Enabling Clone Mode
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Enabling Extended Desktop Mode
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Connecting to a Network Adapter
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Network Setup Wizard
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Connecting to the Internet
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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