Contents
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Preface
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
1.1
Features....................................................... 1-2
1.2
Display......................................................... 1-4
1.3
Indicators..................................................... 1-6
1.4
Keyboard...................................................... 1-8
1.4.1
Special Keys ................................... 1-8
1.4.2
Keyboard Ergonomics................... 1-14
1.5
Touchpad ................................................... 1-15
1.6
Storage....................................................... 1-17
1.6.1
Hard Disk..................................... 1-17
1.6.2
Internal Drive ............................... 1-17
1.7
Ports .......................................................... 1-19
1.7.1
Left Ports...................................... 1-19
1.7.2
Rear Ports .................................... 1-23
1.8
Audio ......................................................... 1-25
1.9
Securing your Computer............................. 1-26
1.9.1
Security Notch.............................. 1-26
1.9.2
Passwords .................................... 1-26
Chapter 2
Operating on Battery Power
2.1
Battery Pack................................................. 2-2
2.1.1
Battery Pack Characteristics........... 2-2
2.1.2
Installing and Removing the
Battery Pack................................... 2-3
2.1.3
Charging the Battery ...................... 2-4
2.1.4
Checking the Battery Level ............. 2-6
2.1.5
Optimizing Battery Life ................... 2-6
2.1.6
Battery-low Warning....................... 2-8
2.2
Power Management .................................... 2-10
2.2.1
Power Management Modes............ 2-11
2.2.2
Advanced Power Management....... 2-16
