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Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 9
Internal battery....................................... 11
Screen view ......................................... 12
Keyboard view ..................................... 13
Left view ................................................ 14
Right view ............................................. 16
Base view ............................................. 17
Lock keys............................................... 18
Special keys .......................................... 18
Hotkeys.................................................. 20
Windows keys........................................ 20
Touchpad gestures................................ 21
Changing touchpad settings .................. 23
Creating a file history backup ................ 24
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 26
Creating a factory default backup.......... 27
Restoring your computer ....................... 31
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 31
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 38
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 38
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 40
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 40
Connecting with a cable ........................ 43
Built-in network feature ............................. 43
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 43
Entering passwords .................................. 47
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 48
Saving power ......................................... 54
Battery characteristics ........................... 56
Charging the battery ................................. 56
Optimizing battery life ............................... 57
Checking the battery level......................... 58
Battery-low warning .................................. 58
Preparing the computer ............................ 59
What to bring to meetings ......................... 60
Taking the computer home .................... 60
Preparing the computer ............................ 60
What to take with you................................ 60
Special considerations .............................. 61
Setting up a home office ........................... 61
Traveling with the computer................... 61
Traveling internationally......................... 62
Preparing the computer ............................ 62
What to bring with you .............................. 62
Special considerations .............................. 63
Connecting a monitor............................. 67
Headphones and microphone................ 67
Requesting service ................................ 72
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 73
How do I get to Start? ............................... 73
How do I turn off my computer?................ 73
How do I unlock my computer?................. 73
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 75
Where are my apps?................................. 76
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 76
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 77
Where can I get more information?........... 77