Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 32
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 32
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 32
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 32
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 32
Using the pointing stick ...................................................................................................... 33
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 33
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 34
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 34
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 35
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 35
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 36
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 36
Rotating ............................................................................................ 37
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 38
Removing or replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................ 40
Removing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 40
Replacing the bottom cover ............................................................................................... 40
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 42
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 42
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 44
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 45
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 48
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................... 49
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning products .............................................................................................................. 50
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................ 50
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................. 51
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 52
Windows 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 52
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 52
Performing a system recovery ........................................................................................... 53
Using the Windows recovery tools .................................................................... 54
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................... 54
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ................. 55
Windows Vista .................................................................................................................................... 56
Backing up your information .............................................................................................. 56
Performing a recovery ....................................................................................................... 57
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