CONTENTS

chapter 1TAKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER

Top Components...............................................................................

1-1

Left Side Components ......................................................................

1-3

Right Side Components ....................................................................

1-4

Rear Components..............................................................................

1-6

Bottom Components .........................................................................

1-7

Status Indicator Lights......................................................................

1-8

chapter 2

 

USING THE KEYBOARD

 

Using the Pointing Device................................................................

2-1

Identifying TouchPad Components .............................................

2-1

Navigating with the TouchPad.....................................................

2-2

Setting TouchPad Preferences .....................................................

2-2

Identifying Pointing-Stick Components ......................................

2-3

Navigating with the Pointing-Stick..............................................

2-4

Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences ..............................................

2-5

Using Hotkeys...................................................................................

2-6

Switching the Image.....................................................................

2-7

Adjusting System Volume ...........................................................

2-7

Initiating Quick Controls..............................................................

2-8

Setting a Power Conservation Level............................................

2-8

Viewing Battery Status.................................................................

2-8

Adjusting Panel Contrast..............................................................

2-8

Adjusting Brightness ....................................................................

2-9

Displaying System Information ...................................................

2-9

Stretching Text .............................................................................

2-9

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad..........................................

2-10

Toggling the Keypad On and Off ..............................................

2-10

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys..........................

2-11

Enabling the Keypad at Startup .................................................

2-11

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