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First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii

Getting familiar with your computer 1

A tour of your computer 3
Front view 3
Left view 5
Right view 6
Rear view 7
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Indicators 11
Indicators on cover 12
Keyboard 13
Special keys 13
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch keys 21
Storage 22
Ejecting the optical drive tray 23
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 23
Connectivity options 24
Ethernet and LAN 24
Fax/Data modem 25
Audio 26
Securing your computer 27
Security slot 27

Operating on battery power 29

Battery pack 31
Battery pack characteristics 31
Installing and removing the battery pack 32
Charging the battery 33
Checking the battery level 33
Optimizing battery life 33
Battery-low warning 34
Power management 35

Peripherals and options 37

External display devices 39
External input devices 39
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