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 |
Front view | 5 |
Left view | 6 |
Right view | 7 |
Rear view | 8 |
Bottom view | 9 |
Features | 10 |
Indicators | 12 |
Using the keyboard | 13 |
Lock keys | 13 |
Embedded numeric keypad | 14 |
Windows keys | 15 |
Hot keys | 16 |
Special Key | 18 |
Touchpad | 19 |
Touchpad basics | 19 |
Launch keys | 21 |
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 | 26 |
Fast infrared | 27 |
Audio | 28 |
Securing your computer | 29 |
Security slot | 29 |
Operating on battery power | 31 |
Battery pack | 33 |
Battery pack characteristics | 33 |
Installing and removing the battery pack | 34 |
Charging the battery | 35 |
Checking the battery level | 35 |
Optimizing battery life | 35 |
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Power management | 37 |