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Finding Your Way Around
Front with the display open
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.1
The stereo speakers let you hear sounds, such as system
alarms associated with your software, and music from DVD-
ROMs and audio CDs.
The function keys, when used with the
Fn key, activate
several different system functions. For more information, see
“Hot Keys” on page 237.
The 85-key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full-
size keyboard. For more information, see “Using the
keyboard” on page 83.
The TouchPad
TM
enables you to move the cursor with the
stroke of a finger. For more instruction on the TouchPad, see
“Using the TouchPadTM” on page 63.
The primary control button, located below the TouchPad,
acts like the primary button on a mouse.
The CD/DVD control buttons allow you to play audio CDs
when the computer is turned off. You can also use them to
play CDs and DVDs with the computer turned on. For a
description of these controls, see “CD/DVD control buttons”
on page 46.
The system indicator panel is a series of lights that glow
when certain functions are being performed by the system.
For more information, see “System indicator panel” on
page 45.
The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of the
system speakers.
The secondary control button, located below the TouchPad,
acts like the secondary button on a mouse.
The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in
maintaining proper posture while using the computer.
The keyboard indicator lights provide information about
various keyboard functions. For details, see “Keyboard
indicator lights” on page 44.