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
Closed front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 14
Lock keys 14
Embedded numeric keypad 15
Windows keys 16
Hot keys 17
The Euro symbol 19
Launch keys 20
Touchpad 22
Touchpad basics 22
Storage 24
Hard disk 24
Optical drive 24
Audio 26
Power management 26
Moving around with your TravelMate 27
Disconnecting from the desktop 27
Moving around 27
Taking the computer home 28
Traveling with the computer 30
Traveling internationally with the computer 30
Securing your computer 32
Using a computer security lock 32
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