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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