Chapter    2

Setting Up Your Device

This chapter will show you how to set up your computer. First you should set your machine up on a firm desk.

  1. Insert the battery if it is not already connected.
  2. Connect the power.
  3. Plug the cord into the side of your laptop and press the power button.

I will be using my laptop for this example.

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You will no doubt come across connectors called USB ports, they let you connect mice, printers, scanners, cameras and any other accessories you can think of to your computer quickly and easily.

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You usually have some USB ...

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