AVERATEC 2300 manual Where to Look For Information, About Your Computer, About Windows

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Chapter 1

Where to Look For Information

About Your Computer

This User’s Manual describes the key elements of your computer. New users can find a simple step-by-step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter.

About Windows

Windows Online Help, found on the Start menu, offers extensive Windows assistance. Tour Windows XP offers an online orientation for new Windows users. Find it in:

Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Appendix a Page Page Getting Started Inventory Safety and Maintenance Options ChecklistsFeatures About Windows Where to Look For InformationAbout Your Computer Turning on the Computer for the First Time Quick StartAdjusting the Brightness Making a Startup Disk Turning off Your ComputerDevelop good ergonomic work habits Tape your business card to the notebook and accessoriesTips for New Owners Take responsibility for backing up your dataConsider using a lock Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying casePage Page Getting Started Hardware and SoftwareFront View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Icon Light Description LED Status IndicatorsPower Indicators Function key Description Function KeysNumeric Keypad Touchpad Scrolling lines Touchpad PrecautionsDragging Removing a Disk Precautions for Handling DVD and CD DiscsOptical Drive Inserting a DiskConnecting the Printer Removing a Card Installing a CardPC Express Card Slot Screen Controls Connecting to an External MonitorGraphics System Chapter Anti-electromagnetic wave clip Communication ComponentsFax/Modem Wireless LAN button Information about the Wireless LAN buttonPage Making Connections Left Side ConnectorsPC Express 34/54 Card Slot Right Side ConnectorsDisk Eject Button USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus PortsMicrophone-in Jack Front Side ConnectorsWireless LAN On/Off switch MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 Card reader slotLAN RJ-45 Jack Fax/modem RJ-11 JackPage Recovering your System from the Hard Drive System Recovery SoftwarePage Battery Calibration Power ManagementLow Battery Alarms Monitoring Battery PowerInitiating Suspend Mode Power Saving ModesBattery Charging Suspend ModePower Button Settings Power Saving TipsChanging the Battery When to Replace the BatteryHeat Considerations Page Starting the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup UtilityBios Setup Menu   Navigating and Entering Information in BiosMain Menu Bios Setup UtilityAdvanced Menu Boot menu Security menu Change Supervisor PasswordExit Options Save Changes and Exit Exit menuExiting and Saving Change User PasswordChange Supervisor Password Resetting the Cmos to Default SettingsPage Frequently Asked Questions My computer alerts Cmos Battery Low, what can I do? Save configuration changes and exit setup? OKCancel Page Declaration of Conformity StatementsFederal Communications Commission Statement About The Modem Canadian Department of Communications Battery Caution Battery Disposal