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• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting applications or saving les, see “Power-saving
modes” on page 39.
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans (in
Windows XP, power schemes) by use of Power Manager.
• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power from
draining by removing the battery. For more information about using the battery, see “Power management”
on page 38
.
Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk or solid
state drive?
• Refer toChapter 4 “Security” on page 89
to learn how you can protect your computer from theft and
unauthorized use.
• The Client Security Solution program preinstalled on your computer performs many of the security tasks
that help protect it. If the setup wizard runs, to keep your secure, be sure to set up the Client Security
Solution.
Note: If your computer is a Windows 7 model, Client Security Solution is not preinstalled on it.
• Before you dispose of the data on the hard disk drive or the solid state drive, be sure to read “Notice on
deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 100
.
Getting connected in different locations is a challenge?
• To troubleshoot a wireless networking issue, see http://www.lenovo.com/support/faq.
• Take advantage of the networking features by use of Access Connections.
• To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer, refer to “Wireless connections” on
page 43.
• If your computer has a modem, see “Using the built-in modem” on page 50.
• To travel more condently, be sure to check the tips in “Traveling with your computer” on page 86
.
• Press Fn+F5, or use the wireless radio switch to enable or disable the wireless features.
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
• Use Presentation Director to set up a presentation.
Note: If your computer is a Windows 7 model, it does not support Presentation Director, however the
“Fn+F7” on page 30 key combination may still be used to switch display output location.
• Make sure that you follow the procedure in “Attaching an external monitor” on page 70.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor.
Need to attach or replace a device?
• See Chapter 6 “Replacing devices” on page 111
for more information about replacing the devices of
your computer.
• See Chapter 7 “Enhancing your computer” on page 149 for more information about enhancing the
features of your computer.
You've been using your computer for some time already, and it is getting slower?
• Follow the “General tips for preventing problems” on page 195
.
• You can diagnose the problem yourself by using the preinstalled software. See “Diagnosing problems” on
page 201.
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