Contents

Contents

 

Getting Started with Your Notebook

1

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

2

Front panel and right panel components

2

Left panel and back panel components

4

Bottom panel components

6

Status lights

8

Setting Up Your Notebook

10

Step 1: Insert the battery

10

Step 2: Connect AC power

11

Step 3: Connect a phone line

12

Step 4: Turn on the notebook

13

Step 5: Set up Windows

13

Basic Operation

15

Operating Your Notebook

16

Default power settings

16

To reset the notebook

17

To change the boot device

17

To use the TouchPad

18

To use the function hot keys

19

To use the One-Touch buttons

20

To use the Windows and Applications keys

21

To use the ALT GR key

21

Using CDs or DVDs

22

To insert or remove a CD or DVD

22

To play DVD movies

23

To create or copy CDs

23

Securing Your Notebook

24

To set up password protection

24

To lock your notebook

24

To attach a security cable

25

To protect against viruses

25

To lock the hard drive

26

Reference Guide

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Compaq AMC20493-KT5 manual Contents, Getting Started with Your Notebook, Basic Operation