178
Index
running computer on battery
power
84
safety precautions
97
setting notifications
90
taking care of
97
battery indicator light
89
BIOS Setup
see System Settings
button
eject, optical disc drive
79
mute button
80
next track button
80
play/pause button
80
previous track button
80
volume increase/decrease buttons
80
buttons
media control buttons
80
C
Call2Recycle™
battery
99
caring for your computer
70
changing
battery
94
charging the battery
41
cleaning the computer
71
communications
set up
104
computer
caring for
70
cleaning
71
environmental precautions
30, 99
moving
71
restart
43
running on battery power
84
setting up
38
Sleep mode
44
computer lock
71
computer will not start
troubleshooting
129
computing habits
troubleshooting
148
computing tips
73
connecting
AC adaptor
38
AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN)
40
computer to a network
105
external device
67
HDMI™-compatible TV or
display device
68
monitor
68
power cord/cable
40
power source
39
cooling fan
adequate ventilation
37
customize
computer settings
70
D
data/entire system backup
troubleshooting
151
desktop
creating new icon
102
exploring the
102
icons
102
recycle bin
103
standard features
101, 102
Desktop Assist
111
Media & Entertainment tab
112
Support & Recovery tab
114
Tools & Utilities tab
113
Device Manager
fixing a problem
135
directing
display output
69
disabling
touch pad
67
display
troubleshooting
140
display devices
external
67
display output settings
69
display, external