Contents
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Preface
Chapter 1
Getting Familiar with Your Computer
1.1
Features....................................................... 1-1
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 .................. 1-13
1.5
Touchpad................................................... 1-14
1.6
Storage ...................................................... 1-16
1.6.1
Hard Disk .................................... 1-16
1.6.2
Module Bay.................................. 1-16
1.7
Ports .......................................................... 1-19
1.7.1
Left Ports ..................................... 1-19
1.7.2
Rear Ports .................................... 1-24
1.8
Audio ......................................................... 1-26
1.9
Securing your Computer ............................ 1-27
1.9.1
Security Notch ............................. 1-27
1.9.2
Passwords.................................... 1-27
Chapter 2
Operating on Battery Power
2.1
Battery Pack ................................................ 2-1
2.1.1
Battery Pack Characteristics .......... 2-1
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 ............. 2-5
2.1.5
Optimizing Battery Life................... 2-5
2.1.6
Battery-low Warning ...................... 2-7
2.2
Power Management ...................................... 2-9
2.2.1
Power Management Modes ........... 2-10
2.2.2
Advanced Power Management ...... 2-14