Contents
FCC notice vii
FCC modem notice viii
Important safety instructions ix
Laser compliance statem e nt xi
Battery statement xii
Year 2000 compliance statement xiii
Modem notice xiv
Connecting the computer xvi
Getting help and support xviii
Accessing online help xviii
Support information xviii
Care and maintenance xx
Taking care of your computer xx
Taking care of your AC adapter xx
Taking care of your battery pack xx
Cleaning and servicing xxi
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1 Getting familiar with your computer 1

Features 3
Display 5
Indicators 7
Keyboard 9
Special keys 9
Lock keys 9
Embedded numeric keypad 10
Windows keys 11
The Euro symbol 11
Hotkeys 13
Keyboard ergonomics 15
Touchpad 16
Touchpad basics 16
Storage 18
Hard disk 18
Floppy drive 18
CD-ROM drive 18
Ports 20
Front ports 20
Rear ports 21
Universal Serial Bus 21
Right ports 22
PC card slot 22
Fax/data modem 23