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

Getting familiar with your computer 1

A tour of your computer 3
Opened front view 3
Closed front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Display 12
Indicators 13
Keyboard 15
Special keys 15
Keyboard ergonomics 19
Touchpad 20
Touchpad basics 20
Launch keys 22
Storage 23
Ejecting the optical drive tray 23
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24
Connectivity options 25
Ethernet and LAN 25
Fax/data modem 25
Audio 27
Audio DJ 28
Securing your computer 30
Security slot 30
Passwords 31

Operating on battery power 33

Battery pack (optional) 35
Battery pack characteristics 35
Installing and removing the battery pack 36
Charging the battery 38
Checking the battery level 38
Optimizing battery life 38
Battery-low warning 39
Power management 40