Reference Guide 5
Contents
Introducing the Notebook Computer ............................................................................. 9
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 10
What’s in the Box?................................................................................................ 10
Software bundled on your computer..................................................................... 11
To buy accessories ................................................................................................ 11
To find more information...................................................................................... 12
Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 13
Front View ............................................................................................................ 13
Bottom View......................................................................................................... 14
Back View............................................................................................................. 15
Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 16
Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 18
Step 1 – Install the battery..................................................................................... 18
Step 2 – Connect ac power.................................................................................... 20
Step 3 – Turn on the computer.............................................................................. 21
Step 4 – Set up Windows...................................................................................... 22
Using Your Computer.................................................................................................... 23
Operating Your Computer .......................................................................................... 24
To start and stop the computer.............................................................................. 24
To reset the computer............................................................................................ 25
To use the pointing devices................................................................................... 26
To configure the pointing devices......................................................................... 27
To disable one pointing device ............................................................................. 27
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 28
To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 29
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 29
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 30
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 30
To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 31
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 32
Taking Care of Your Computer.................................................................................. 34
To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 34
To take care of your computer .............................................................................. 34
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 35
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 35
To get the most from your batteries...................................................................... 35
To clean your computer ........................................................................................ 36
Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 37
To set up password protection............................................................................... 37
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 38
To use the VirusScan utility.................................................................................. 39