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First things first iii
Your guides iii
Basic care and tips for using your computer iii
Getting familiar with your computer 1
A tour of your computer 3
Front view 3
Front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Indicators 12
Using the keyboard 13
Lock keys 13
Embedded numeric keypad 14
Windows keys 15
Hot keys 16
Special Key 18
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch keys 21
Storage 23
Ejecting the optical drive tray 24
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24
Connectivity options 25
Ethernet and LAN 25
Fax/Data modem 26
Fast infrared 27
Audio 28
Securing your computer 29
Security slot 29
Operating on battery power 31
Battery pack 33
Battery pack characteristics 33
Installing and removing the battery pack 34
Charging the battery 35
Checking the battery level 35
Optimizing battery life 35
Battery-low warning 36
Power management 37
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