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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..........................................1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5
Right-side view............................................................................................................6
Front view ....................................................................................................................7
Bottom view.................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2. Learning the basics............................................................10
First use.......................................................................................................................10
Using AC adapter and battery................................................................................12
Using the touchpad...................................................................................................14
Using the keyboard...................................................................................................15
Connecting external devices....................................................................................17
Special keys and buttons..........................................................................................19
System status indicators...........................................................................................21
Securing your computer...........................................................................................22
Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only)..............................................23
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet.................................................24
Wired connection ......................................................................................................24
Wireless connection..................................................................................................25
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system.....................................................26
OneKey Rescue system ............................................................................................26
Appendix A. CRU instructions.............................................................28
Replacing the battery................................................................................................28
Replacing the hard disk drive .................................................................................30
Replacing memory....................................................................................................35
Replacing the wireless LAN card ...........................................................................38
Removing the optical drive .....................................................................................40
Trademarks............................................................................................42
Index.......................................................................................................43
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