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 |
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Power management | 40 |
