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M-1626
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- LCD panel
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Connecting the optional dial-up modem
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the optional fingerprint reader
- Enrolling your fingerprints
- Using the Fingerprint Control Center
- Using the password bank
- Using the fingerprint reader features
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional multimedia panel
- Using the optional webcam
- Adjusting the brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Bluetooth radio
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Using the DVD drive
- Using a DVD drive
- Using the memory card reader
- Inserting a memory card
- Adding and removing an Express Card
- Installing a printer or other peripheral device
- Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television
- Adjusting the display properties
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing power modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning the exterior
- Maintaining the battery
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- Fingerprint reader
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Touchpad
- legal information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- environmental information
M-1626
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Getting Help
- Thank you for purchasing our notebook
- Using Help and Support
- Using online help
- Chapter 2: Using Windows
- Using the Windows desktop
- Using the Start menu
- Adding icons to the desktop
- Working with files and folders
- Creating folders
- Deleting files and folders
- Searching for files
- Browsing for files and folders
- Using Tablet PC
- Using gestures
- Using the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)
- Working with documents
- Opening a document
- Shortcuts
- Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
- Learning about the Internet
- Accessing your Internet account
- Connecting to a Web site
- Using e-mail
- Checking your e-mail
- Sending a Fax
- Setting up your cover page template
- Canceling a fax
- Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
- Playing music and movies
- Playing optical discs
- Creating audio files and music libraries
- Building a music library
- Creating music CDs and video DVDs
- Creating a video DVD
- Creating and copying data discs
- Using Windows Media Center
- Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook
- Introduction to Networking
- Wireless Ethernet networking
- Establishing your Ethernet network connection
- connecting to a wireless ethernet network
- Testing your network
- Using the network
- Bluetooth networking
- Chapter 6: Protecting Your Notebook
- Hardware security
- Data security
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Using McAfee SecurityCenter
- Using Windows Security Center
- modifying security settings
- Security updates
- BigFix
- Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
- Changing screen settings
- Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
- Selecting a screen saver
- Changing gadgets
- Changing system sounds
- Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
- Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
- Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings
- Adding and modifying user accounts
- Changing accessibility settings
- Using voice recognition
- Using the Windows Mobility Center
- Setting up parental controls
- Scheduling notebook and Internet use
- Restricting specific programs
- Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Setting up a maintenance schedule
- Managing hard drive space
- Deleting unnecessary files
- Checking the hard drive for errors
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Scheduling maintenance tasks
- Transferring files and settings manually
- Index