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First things first
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Your guides
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Getting familiar with your computer
1
A tour of your computer
3
Front view
Left view
5
Right view
6
Rear view
7
Bottom view
8
Features
9
Display
10
Indicators
11
Keyboard
13
Special keys
Keyboard ergonomics
17
Touchpad
18
Touchpad basics
Launch keys
20
Storage
21
Inserting and ejecting a diskette
Ejecting the optical drive tray
22
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray
Connectivity options
23
Ethernet and LAN
Fax/data modem
24
Audio
25
Securing your computer
26
Security slot
Passwords
Operating on battery power
27
Battery pack
29
Battery pack characteristics
Installing and removing the battery pack
30
Charging the battery
31
Checking the battery level
Optimizing battery life
Battery-low warning
32
Power management
33
Contents