232 Index
checking internal storage drive
operating status 80
creating recovery DVDs/media
74
erasing internal storage drive 78
installing drivers and applications
80
internal storage drive 62
out-of-box state 64
with user’s data 66
restoring from recovery DVDs/
media 76
to custom size partition 72
without changing drive partitions
69
recycle bin icon 138
registering computer 51
removing
an optical disc with computer on
118
and optical disc with computer off
118
battery from the computer 130
memory module 59
memory module slot cover 55
restarting
computer 94
restore points
troubleshooting 190
restoring your work 112
running computer on battery power
120
S
safety
computer 136
disposing of batteries 135
icons 40
precautions 43
safety precautions
battery 133
saving files 109, 110
Search programs and files field
starting a program 109
selecting
a place to work 42
power plan options 128
video cables 85
setting
low battery notifications 126
setting up
AC adapt or 46
adding memory (optional) 52
communications 140
computer 45
software
Setup Wizard 50
work environment 42
setting up a connection 141
settings
customize computer settings 100
display output 86
Shut down
button 53, 92
command 92
computer 53, 92
Hibernation mode 95
Sleep mode 97
Sleep mode 91
configuring 97
configuring options 97
hot key 203
powering down 97
Shut down 97
starting again from 100
using 97
software
Setup Wizard 50
software program
starting 107
starting from Start menu 107
sounds
recording 142
speakers