Reference Guide 7
Contents
Introducing Your Computer .........................................................................................11
Taking Inventory ........................................................................................................12
To buy accessories ................................................................................................12
To find more information...................................................................................... 13
Identifying Parts of the Notebook...............................................................................14
Top and right side view.........................................................................................14
Front view .............................................................................................................15
Rear and left side view..........................................................................................16
Bottom view..........................................................................................................17
Status lights........................................................................................................... 18
Multimedia buttons ...............................................................................................19
Status panel ........................................................................................................... 20
Power switch and standby button.......................................................................... 21
Setting Up the Computer ............................................................................................ 22
To install the battery..............................................................................................22
To connect AC power ........................................................................................... 23
To connect a phone line ........................................................................................ 24
To turn on the computer........................................................................................25
To set up Windows ............................................................................................... 25
To register your computer.....................................................................................26
To connect to an Internet Service Provider...........................................................27
To reset your computer .........................................................................................28
Using Your Computer....................................................................................................29
Operating the Computer.............................................................................................. 30
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................30
To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 31
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................ 31
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 32
To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 32
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................33
To use the touch pad .............................................................................................34
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................36
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 38
To play DVDs ....................................................................................................... 38
To create or copy CDs ..........................................................................................39
Securing the Computer ...............................................................................................40
To set up password protection ..............................................................................40
To attach a security cable......................................................................................41
To use virus-protection software........................................................................... 42
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC .................................................................. 43