Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 21
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 22
Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 22
Using the TouchPad ........................................................................................................................... 22
Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................................... 22
Navigating .......................................................................................................................... 23
Selecting ............................................................................................................................ 23
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................................. 23
Tapping ............................................................................................................. 24
Scrolling ............................................................................................................ 25
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................................. 25
Rotating (select models only) ............................................................................ 26
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 26
Using the pointing stick (select models only) ..................................................................... 26
5 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Using the audio features .................................................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 27
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 28
Using the webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................. 28
Using video devices ........................................................................................................................... 28
VGA ................................................................................................................................... 28
DisplayPort ........................................................................................................................ 30
6 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 31
Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 31
Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 31
Initiating and exiting Suspend ........................................................................... 32
Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 32
Using the Power icon ......................................................................................................... 32
Using power management ................................................................................................. 33
Viewing the current power management settings ............................................. 33
Changing the current power management settings .......................................... 33
Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 33
Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 33
Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 33
Inserting a battery ............................................................................................. 33
Removing a battery ........................................................................................... 34
Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 35
Maximizing battery life ....................................................................................................... 36
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