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Switching on
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Equipment check
First check that you have connected all parts of the computer together properly, as
described in the previous chapter.
Before switching on the mains supply
Check that the monitor, printer (if you have one) and computer ON/OFF switches are
set to OFF. The monitor and printer have separate switches. Their manuals will explain
where they are.
The ON/OFF switch for the computer is on the front:
Switching on
1 Switch on the mains supply for the computer (at the power outlet on the wall) and
2 Switch on the monitor and printer.
his chapter tells you how to power up your computer for
the first time, and describes what you see on the screen when you do.
that for the monitor (if its power cable is not plugged into the back of the computer)
and printer (if you have one).
The manual for your monitor will explain how to turn it on and, if necessary, adjust
the brightness control. The manual for your printer will explain how to turn that on,
too.
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