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First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii
Turning your computer on and off iii
Taking care of your computer iv
Taking care of your AC adapter iv
Taking care of your battery pack v
Cleaning and servicing v

Getting familiar with

your computer 1

A tour of your computer 3
Front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Display 12
Indicators 13
Keyboard 15
Lock keys 15
Windows keys 16
Function keys 17
Euro key 18
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch keys 21
Storage 23
Hard disk 23
Optical drive 23
Ejecting the CD or DVD tray 23
Connectivity options 24
Ethernet and LAN 24
Fax/data modem 24
Audio 26
Aspire Media Console 27
Securing your computer 28
Security slot 28
Passwords 28

Operating on

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