Contents
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
Opened front view
Closed front view
5
Left view
6
Right view
7
Rear view
8
Bottom view
9
Features
10
Display
12
Indicators
13
Keyboard
15
Special keys
Keyboard ergonomics
19
Touchpad
20
Touchpad basics
Launch keys
22
Storage
23
Ejecting the optical drive tray
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray
24
Connectivity options
25
Ethernet and LAN
Fax/data modem
Audio
27
Audio DJ
28
Securing your computer
30
Security slot
Passwords
31
Operating on battery power
33
Battery pack (optional)
35
Battery pack characteristics
Installing and removing the battery pack
36
Charging the battery
38
Checking the battery level
Optimizing battery life
Battery-low warning
39
Power management
40