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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
Your Computer's Documentation
User’s Guide (Packard Bell InfoCentre)
This guide is not the only reference for information about your computer!
InfoCentre
, your electronic user’s guide contains
information for your computer, giving you the help you need directly on your screen. You need to update this electronic user’s
guide in order to have specific information for the computer you have purchased.
To open
InfoCentre
, double-click on the
User’s Guide (Packard Bell InfoCentre)
icon on the desktop or click on
Start
>
All Programs
>
Packard Bell
>
Packard Bell InfoCentre
.
To update the contents of the User’s Guide (you will need an internet connection) simply click on the
Check for updates
button on the InfoCentre welcome page (see image above).
The updates will be downloaded from Packard Bell and automatically installed on your computer. Your updated version of
InfoCentre will contain detailed specific information on your computer’s configuration.
The
My Computer
button contains all the technical information about your computer's components and useful tips on how to
upgrade your computer.
Other buttons give you access to additional information, such as tutorials on performing day-to-day tasks and tips and
information on using the Internet.
Note:
The number of categories and titles available may differ according to the computer you purchased.
Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer! You should also make regular visits
to
www.packardbell.com
and check out the Support section: it contains up-to-date information, help, drivers and
downloads.
Software Documentation
Most of the applications preinstalled on your computer by Packard Bell feature a documentation file.
Note:
If you need help while using a program, press
F1
on your keyboard, or click on
Help
or the help icon (typically a ?
sign).
Playing Multimedia Files
You may use the media software on your computer to play music, films or photo slide-shows and watch television (if your
computer has a TV tuner). Other options allow you to create CDs or DVDs.
Select a category...
