Cannot connect to a WLAN
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Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN network
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Network icon is not displayed
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Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable
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WLAN connection is very weak
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Cannot connect to the wireless router
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28
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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Pointing devices and keyboard
Using pointing devices
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Setting pointing device preferences
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30
Using the TouchPad
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Two-finger scrolling (select models only)
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Rotating (select models only)
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Pinching (select models only)
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Using hotkeys
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Using keypads
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Using the embedded numeric keypad
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Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad
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Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
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Using an optional external numeric keypad
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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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37
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Multimedia
Multimedia features
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Identifying your multimedia components
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Adjusting the volume
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Using the media activity functions
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Using the media activity hotkeys
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Multimedia software
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Using multimedia software
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Installing multimedia software from a disc
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Audio
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Connecting external audio devices
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Checking your audio functions
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43
Video
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Connecting an external monitor or projector
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Connecting an HDMI device
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Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
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Webcam
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Adjusting webcam properties
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Troubleshooting
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The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc
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