First things first Your guides
Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing
Getting familiar with
your computer
A tour of your computer Front view
Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view
Features
Display Indicators Keyboard
Lock keys Windows keys Function keys Euro key
Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys
Storage Hard disk Optical drive
Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem
Audio
Aspire Media Console Securing your computer Security slot
Passwords
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