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• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power from
draining by removing the battery.
How do I securely dispose of data stored on the storage drive?
• Study Chapter 5 “Security” on page 53 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and
unauthorized use.
• Before you dispose of the data on the storage drive, be sure to read the topic “Deleting data from your
storage drive” on page 59.
How do I attach an external monitor?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure in the topic “Using an external display” on page 35.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor. See “Choosing a display mode” on page 36.
How do I attach or replace a device?
• See Chapter 10 “Replacing devices” on page 113 for more information about replacing the devices of
your computer.
I have been using the computer for some time already, and it is getting slower. What should I do?
• Follow the “General tips for preventing problems” on page 87.
• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See “Diagnosing problems” on
page 87.
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 9 “Recovery information” on page 105.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online user guide when necessary.
• “Installing a new operating system” on page 61
• “Computer stops responding” on page 88
• “Power problems” on page 100
Getting help about the Windows operating system
The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system so that you can get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do the following:
• For Windows 7 : Click the Start button to open the Start menu and click Help and Support .
• For Windows 10 : Click the Start button to open the Start menu, and then click Get Help . Additionally,
you can use the Cortana
®
personal assistant to search for help, apps, files, settings, and so on.
Using the multi-touch screen
This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Notes:
• Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
• Depending on the program you use, some gestures might not be available.
The following table introduces some frequently used gestures.
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