Contents

 

 

27

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

52

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

52

Your computer’s features and specifications

....53

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

53

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

55

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

55

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

60

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

63

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

64

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the

 

recovery partition........................................

65

Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the

 

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

71

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

74

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

75

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

75

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

76

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

76

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

78

Directing the display output when you

 

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

78

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

80

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

80

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

84

Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down

 

commands..................................................

87

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

89

Using and configuring Standby mode...............

91

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

93