Charging the battery

18

Checking the battery level

18

Optimising battery life

18

Battery-low warning

19

Taking your notebook PC with you

20

Disconnecting from the desktop

20

Moving around

20

Preparing the computer

20

What to bring to meetings

21

Taking the computer home

21

Preparing the computer

21

What to take with you

21

Special considerations

22

Setting up a home office

22

Traveling with the computer

22

Preparing the computer

22

What to take with you

22

Special considerations

23

Traveling internationally with the computer

23

Preparing the computer

23

What to bring with you

23

Special considerations

23

Securing your computer

24

Using a computer security lock

24

Using passwords

24

Entering passwords

25

Setting passwords

25

Expanding through options

26

Connectivity options

26

Fax/data modem (only for certain models)

26

Built-in network feature

27

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

27

IEEE 1394 port (only for certain models)

28

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

 

(only for certain models)

28

ExpressCard (only for certain models)

29

Installing memory

30

BIOS utility

31

Boot sequence

31

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

31

Password

31

Using software

32

Playing DVD movies

32

Frequently asked questions

33

Requesting service

36

International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

36

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