Frequently asked questions 19
Requesting service 21
Before you call 21
Battery pack 22
Battery pack characteristics 22
Maximizing the battery’s life 22
Installing and removing the battery pack 23
Charging the battery 24
Checking the battery level 24
Optimizing battery life 24
Battery-low warning 24
Taking your notebook PC with you 26
Disconnecting from the desktop 26
Moving around 26
Preparing the computer 26
What to bring to meetings 27
Taking the computer home 27
Preparing the computer 27
What to take with you 27
Special considerations 28
Setting up a home office 28
Traveling with the computer 28
Preparing the computer 28
What to take with you 28
Special considerations 29
Traveling internationally with the computer 29
Preparing the computer 29
What to take with you 29
Special considerations 29
Securing your computer 30
Using a computer security lock 30
Using passwords 30
Entering passwords 31
Setting passwords 31
Expanding through options 32
Connectivity options 32
Built-in network feature 32
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 33
BIOS utility 33
Boot sequence 33
Enable disk-to-disk recovery 33
Password 34
Power management 34Troubleshooting 35
Troubleshooting tips 35