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 134
registering computer 53
removing
an optical disc with computer on
113
and optical disc with computer off
114
battery from the computer 126
memory module 59
memory module slot cover 56
restarting
computer 93
restore points
troubleshooting 189
restoring your work 106
running computer on battery power
115
S
safety
computer 132
disposing of batteries 131
icons 42
precautions 45
safety precautions
battery 129
saving files 105
Search programs and files field
starting a program 104
selecting
a place to work 44
power plan options 123
video cables 85
setting
low battery notifications 122
setting up
AC adapt or 48
adding memory (optional) 53
communications 136
computer 47
software
Setup Wizard 52
work environment 44
settings
customize computer settings 98
display output 87
Shut down
button 55, 90
command 90
computer 55, 90
Hibernation mode 93
Sleep mode 96
Sleep mode 89
configuring 95
configuring options 96
hot key 203
powering down 96
Shut down 96
starting again from 98
using 95
software
Setup Wizard 52
software program
starting 103
starting from Start menu 104
sounds
recording 137
speakers
using external 138