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PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1450W
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Battery Information
Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely discharge and charge the
battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
CPU
The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Opening this compartment, or accessing the CPU in any
way, may violate your warranty.
Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan Intake
while the computer is in use.
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) are accessed
from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut
will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop. You can customize the look of the Start menu by right-
clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu.
In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control Panel is
accessed from the Start menu, and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows (e.g.
power, video, network, audio etc.). Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the features, however many new
controls are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you install the drivers. To see all controls it may be necessary
to toggle off Category View.
Video Features
Your computer will have built-in Intel (Intel GMA 900) on-board video. You can switch display devices, and configure
display options, from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed.
To access Display Properties in Windows:
1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control Panel).
2. Double-click Display (icon) - In the Appearances and Themes category.
3. Click Settings (tab) in the Display Properties dialog box.
4. Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen area/resolution (1).
5. Click the arrow, and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors/Color quality (2).
6. You can also access Display Properties by right-clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties. Click
