First things first
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Your guides
Basic care and tips for using your computer
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1 Getting to know your TravelMate
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A TravelMate tour
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Front open view
Front view
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Left view
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Right view
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Rear view
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Bottom view
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Features
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Indicators
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Using the keyboard
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Special keys
Launch Keys
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Touchpad
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Touchpad basics
Storage
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Hard disk
AcerMedia bay
Using software
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
Power management
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Moving around with your TravelMate
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
Taking the computer home
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Traveling with the computer
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Traveling internationally with the computer
Securing your computer
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Using a computer security lock
Using the Smart Card
Using passwords
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2 Customizing my computer
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Expanding through options
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Connectivity options
Upgrade options
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Using system utilities
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Notebook Manager
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