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Step 1
Unpack the monitor and tower and situate the monitor where you will be most comfortable when working or surfing the Internet. Plug the monitor into the back of the tower. Unpack and connect the keyboard and mouse. Next, plug in the speakers.
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Step 2
Plug the monitor, tower and speaker electrical plugs into the surge protector strip. Next, power on the monitor, the tower and then speakers, making sure the volume is turned rather low. Once the system is powered up, you will begin customizing windows.
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Step 3
Customizing windows is very simple and each step is self-explanatory. You will be setting up the region and language settings, personalizing the software, entering your product key, naming the computer and assigning an administrator password and setting the date and time.
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Step 4
The network settings will depend on whether you have a network of other computers you will need to connect to or not. If you are connecting to a network, use the typical settings if you are a beginner. Select custom settings if you are an advanced user and know how to manually configure the components needed for your network.
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Step 5
If you are connecting to a network you will need to enter the name of the network domain. All computers on a network need to have the same domain name to communicate. If you are not connecting to a network, accept the default and click "Next."
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Step 6
Windows will complete installation and then ask you about protection and whether or not you would like to turn on automatic updates. Windows will then ask how you choose to connect to the Internet so that it can activate windows and register your copy.
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Step 7
Once Windows is up and running you should connect your printer and other peripherals. Printers do not all install the same way, so you will need to review your printer instructions before attempting setup. After you have completed installation and setup of your printer, install any other devices such as a scanner.
