Network icon for WLAN is not displayed
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25
Current WLAN network security codes are unavailable
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25
WLAN connection is very weak
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26
Cannot connect to the wireless router
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26
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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27
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Multimedia
Multimedia features
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28
Identifying your multimedia components
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28
Adjusting the volume
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30
Multimedia software
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31
Using preinstalled multimedia software
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31
Installing multimedia software from the Internet
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31
Audio
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32
Connecting external audio devices
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32
Checking your audio functions
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32
Video
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34
Connecting an external monitor or projector
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34
Connecting an HDMI device
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34
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
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35
Webcam
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36
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Drives and external devices
Drives
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37
Identifying installed drives
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37
Handling drives
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37
Improving hard drive performance
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38
Using Disk Defragmenter
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38
Using Disk Cleanup
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39
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
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39
Using external drives
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41
Connecting optional external drives
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42
Sharing optical drives
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42
External devices
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43
Using a USB device
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43
Connecting a USB device
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43
Removing a USB device
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43
Using Digital Media Slot cards
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44
Inserting a digital card
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44
Removing a digital card
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45
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Memory modules
7
Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
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50
Using pointing devices
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50
Using the TouchPad
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50
Connecting an external mouse
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50
Using the keyboard
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50
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