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Reference Guide vii
Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook...........................................................................1
Identifying Parts of the Notebook ..........................................................................2
Front panel and right panel components...........................................................2
Left panel and back panel components.............................................................4
Bottom panel components ................................................................................6
Status lights.......................................................................................................8
Setting Up Your Notebook...................................................................................10
Step 1: Insert the battery.................................................................................10
Step 2: Connect AC power .............................................................................11
Step 3: Connect a phone line ..........................................................................12
Step 4: Turn on the notebook .........................................................................13
Step 5: Set up Windows..................................................................................13
Basic Operation .........................................................................................................15
Operating Your Notebook....................................................................................16
Default power settings....................................................................................16
To reset the notebook......................................................................................17
To change the boot device..............................................................................17
To use the TouchPad ......................................................................................18
To use the function hot keys...........................................................................19
To use the One-Touch buttons........................................................................20
To use the Windows and Applications keys...................................................21
To use the ALT GR key .................................................................................21
Using CDs or DVDs.............................................................................................22
To insert or remove a CD or DVD .................................................................22
To play DVD movies......................................................................................23
To create or copy CDs ....................................................................................23
Securing Your Notebook......................................................................................24
To set up password protection ........................................................................24
To lock your notebook....................................................................................24
To attach a security cable ...............................................................................25
To protect against viruses...............................................................................25
To lock the hard drive.....................................................................................26