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Hello there.
Welcome to Virgin Broadband. Thanks to your new
Freedom Mini-laptop, you’ll be able to get online and
explore the web wherever and whenever you want to.
Before you dive in, take a few moments to find out exactly
how it works. This booklet will tell you everything you need
to know.
7. Internet connection
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7.1 Connecting to a local network
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7.2 Setting the network system
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7.3 Wireless LAN
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8. Your Freedom Mini-laptop’s power
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8.1 The battery pack
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8.1.1 Checking your battery’s power
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8.1.2 Charging your battery
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8.1.3 Low power warning
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8.1.4 How long will your battery last?
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8.1.5 Storing your battery
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8.1.6 Prolonging your battery’s life
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8.2 Power management
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8.2.1 Standby mode
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8.2.2 Hibernate mode
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8.2.3 Logging off
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9. Adding external devices to your
Freedom Mini-laptop
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9.1 External monitors
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9.1.1 Connecting an external monitor
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9.2 Connecting a keyboard or mouse
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9.3 Connecting audio devices
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9.4 Lock port
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10. Using BIOS Setup
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11. Appendix
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11.1 Troubleshooting
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11.2 Specifications
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11.3 Safety precautions
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12. Freedom Mini-laptop Collect and
Repair Warranty
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12.1 Customer Services
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Contents
1. Get to know your Freedom Mini-laptop
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2. Safety first
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2.1 LCD screen
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2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
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2.3 Battery pack
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2.4 Keyboard
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2.5 Touchpad
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3. Taking it with you
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3.1 Things to remember
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4. Backing up
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5. Getting started
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5.1 Installing the battery
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5.2 Removing the battery
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5.3 Connecting the AC adapter
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6. Using your Freedom Mini-laptop
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6.1 Turning it on
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6.2 Adjusting the brightness
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6.3 Using the keyboard
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6.4 The touchpad
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6.5 Using your fingers
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6.6 ClickLock function
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6.7 Using the card reader
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