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Turning your computer off........................... 5
Taking care of your computer ..................... 6
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Top view - display.................................... 8
Top view - keyboard ................................ 9
Left view ................................................ 10
Right view .............................................. 11
Rear view............................................... 12
Base view .............................................. 13
Lock keys and numeric keypad ............. 14
Special keys.............................................. 14
Windows keys........................................ 16
Creating a recovery backup................... 19
Creating a drivers and applications
backup ................................................... 21
Recovering your system ........................ 23
Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24
Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26
Returning your system to its factory
condition.................................................... 27
Recovering from Windows ........................ 27
Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30
Connecting with a cable ........................ 33
Built-in network feature ............................. 33
Connecting wirelessly............................ 34
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 34
Connecting to a 3G network ..................... 35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36
Using a computer security lock.............. 39
Using passwords ................................... 39
Entering passwords .................................. 40
Saving power ......................................... 41
Battery characteristics ........................... 43
Charging the battery ................................. 43
Optimizing battery life ............................... 44
Checking the battery level......................... 45
Battery-low warning .................................. 45
Preparing the computer ............................ 46
What to bring to meetings ......................... 47
Taking the computer home .................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 47
What to take with you................................ 48
Special considerations .............................. 48
Setting up a home office ........................... 48
Traveling with the computer................... 49
Traveling internationally......................... 49
Connectivity options............................... 51
Requesting service ................................ 58
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 60
How do I get to Start? ............................... 60
What are "Charms?" ................................. 60
Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 61
How do I jump between apps?.................. 61
How do I turn off my computer?................ 61
How do I unlock my computer?................. 61
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 63
Where are my apps?................................. 64
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 65
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................... 66
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 66
Where can I get more information?........... 66