Installing multimedia software from the Internet
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38
Audio
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39
Connecting external audio devices
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39
Checking your audio functions
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39
Video
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41
Connecting an external monitor or projector
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41
Webcam
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42
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Security
Protecting the device
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43
Using passwords
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43
Passwords set in Windows
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44
Passwords set in Setup Utility
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44
Administrator password
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45
Managing an administrator password
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45
Entering an administrator password
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45
Power-on password
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45
Managing a power-on password
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46
Entering a power-on password
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46
Using antivirus software
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47
Using firewall software
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48
Installing critical updates
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49
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Digital cards
Inserting a digital card
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50
Stopping and removing a digital card
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51
7
USB devices
Using a USB device
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52
Connecting a USB device
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52
Stopping and removing a USB device
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53
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Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
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54
Using pointing devices
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54
Using the TouchPad
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54
Connecting an external mouse
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54
Using the keyboard
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54
Using hotkeys
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54
Initiating Standby (fn+f1)
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55
Switching the screen image (fn+f2)
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56
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f3)
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56
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f4)
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56
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