Contents
Read this first | iii |
Important safety information | iv |
Conditions that require immediate action . . . | iv |
Safety guidelines | v |
Chapter 1. Getting to know your |
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computer | 1 |
Top view | 1 |
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Front view | 4 |
Bottom view | 5 |
Status indicators | 5 |
Features | 7 |
Specifications | 8 |
Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . . | 9 |
Frequently asked questions | 9 |
Tips on using your computer | 10 |
Reading the manuals | 10 |
Connecting to power | 10 |
Turning on the computer | 10 |
Configuring the operating system | 10 |
Putting the computer into sleep mode or |
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shutting it down | 11 |
Using the ac power adapter and the battery pack . | 11 |
Checking the battery status | 11 |
Using the ac power adapter | 12 |
Charging the battery | 12 |
Maximizing the battery life | 13 |
Handling the battery | 13 |
Using the touch pad | 14 |
Using the keyboard | 14 |
Numeric keypad | 14 |
Using the recovery button | 16 |
Function key combinations | 16 |
Connecting to external devices | 18 |
Using the media card reader | 18 |
Using USB connectors | 19 |
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature . . . | 19 |
Chapter 3. Connecting to the |
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network | 21 |
Wired connection | 21 |
Hardware connection | 21 |
Software configuration | 22 |
Wireless connection | 22 |
Hardware connection | 22 |
Software configuration | 23 |
Chapter 4. You and your computer . . 25
Accessibility and comfort | 25 |
Ergonomic information | 25 |
Chapter 5. Security | 27 |
Attaching a mechanical lock | 27 |
Using passwords | 27 |
Chapter 6. Recovery overview . . . . | 29 |
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro program on the |
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Windows 7 operating system | 29 |
Solving recovery problems on the Windows 7 |
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operating system | 29 |
Using the Windows recovery program on the |
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Windows 8 operating system | 30 |
Chapter 7. Replacing devices | 33 |
Static electricity prevention | 33 |
Replacing the battery | 33 |
Replacing the backup battery | 34 |
Replacing the hard disk drive | 36 |
Replacing a memory module | 37 |
Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless |
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LAN/WiMAX connection | 39 |
Removing the optical drive | 40 |
Chapter 8. Preventing problems . . . | 43 |
General tips for preventing problems | 43 |
Taking care of your computer | 44 |
Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer |
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problems | 47 |
Troubleshooting | 47 |
Battery and power problems | 47 |
Computer screen problems | 48 |
Problems with drives and other storage |
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devices | 49 |
OneKey Recovery Pro program problems . . | 50 |
A password problem | 50 |
A sound problem | 51 |
Other problems | 51 |
Appendix A. Regulatory |
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information | 53 |
Wireless related information | 53 |
ENERGY STAR model information | 54 |
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