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Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

47

 

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

47

 

Your computer’s features and specifications ....

48

 

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

48

 

Adding memory (optional) ......................................

49

 

Installing a memory module .............................

49

 

Removing a memory module............................

55

 

Checking total memory .....................................

56

 

Hard Drive Recovery Utilities ..................................

57

 

Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs ...........................

58

 

Hard Disk Drive Recovery options ....................

59

 

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the

 

 

Recovery media ..........................................

64

 

Installing drivers and applications.....................

65

 

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

65

 

Scrolling with the TouchPad™ ..........................

66

 

Control buttons.................................................

66

 

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ..............

66

 

Using the Dual Mode Pad .......................................

67

 

Using Dual Mode ..............................................

67

 

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

69

 

Directing the display output when you

 

 

turn on the computer ..................................

70

 

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

71

 

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

71

 

Using a mouse........................................................

72

 

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

72

 

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

73

 

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

73

 

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

74

 

Options for turning off the computer ................

74

 

Using the Shut Down command .......................

77

 

Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........

79

 

Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................

81

 

Closing the display panel ..................................

84

 

Customizing your computer’s settings....................

84