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Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating a computer-friendly environment.......

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Keeping yourself comfortable ..........................

41

 

Precautions......................................................

44

 

Setting up your computer ......................................

45

 

Installing additional memory (optional) ...........

46

 

Connecting a mouse ..............................................

50

 

Connecting a printer ..............................................

50

 

Using external display devices ...............................

51

 

Directing the display output when you turn on

 

 

the computer ..................................................

51

 

Adjusting the quality of the external display.....

52

 

Display limitations ...........................................

52

 

Connecting an external diskette drive.....................

53

 

Using an external keyboard....................................

53

 

Connecting the AC adapter.....................................

53

 

Charging the battery ..............................................

55

 

Using the computer for the first time .....................

56

 

Opening the display panel ................................

56

 

Turning on the power .......................................

56

 

Activating the power-on password...................

58

 

Using the TouchPad .........................................

59

 

Setting up your software..................................

60

 

Setting up a printer ..........................................

61

 

Setting up the fax function .....................................

63

 

Turning off the computer .......................................

64

 

Caring for your computer.......................................

65

 

Cleaning the computer .....................................

65

 

Moving the computer.......................................

65

 

Using a computer lock .....................................

66

Chapter 3: Learning the Basics .................................

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