First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iv
1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1
A TravelMate tour 3
Front view 3
Left view 5
Right view 6
Rear view 7
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Indicators 11
Using the keyboard 12
Lock keys 12
Embedded numeric keypad 13
Windows keys 14
Hot keys 15
The Euro symbol 17
Launch keys 18
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Storage 21
Hard disk 21
Optical drive 21
Audio 23
Power management 23
Moving around with your TravelMate 24
Disconnecting from the desktop 24
Moving around 24
Taking the computer home 25
Traveling with the computer 27
Traveling internationally with the computer 27
Securing your computer 29
Using a computer security lock 29
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