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Left side Component (1) Power connector (2) AC adapter/Battery light (3) Security cable slot (4) Vent (5) Hard drive light (6) HDMI port (7) USB 2.0 port Description Connects an AC adapter. ● White: The computer is connected to external power. If a battery installed, the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is not connected to external power. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. On: The hard drive is being accessed. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Connects an optional USB 2.0 device. 8 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Section	Page
Welcome	11
Finding information	11
Getting to know your computer	13
Top	13
TouchPad	13
Lights	14
Buttons	15
Keys	16
Front	16
Right side	17
Left side	18
Display	19
Bottom	20
Networking	21
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)	21
Identifying wireless and network status icons	21
Creating a wireless connection	21
Turning wireless devices on and off	22
Using the wireless button	22
Using the operating system controls	22
Using a WLAN	22
Connecting to an existing WLAN	22
Setting up a new WLAN	23
Protecting your WLAN	23
Roaming to another network	24
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	24
Connecting to a wired network	25
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	25
Keyboard and pointing devices	26
Using the keyboard	26
Using the action keys	26
Using pointing devices	27
Setting pointing device preferences	27
Using the TouchPad	27
Turning the TouchPad off and on	28
Navigating	28
Selecting	28
Using TouchPad gestures	29
Scrolling	29
Pinching/Zooming	29
Multimedia	30
Using the audio features	30
Adjusting the volume	30
Checking your audio functions	30
Using the Webcam	31
Using video	31
Connecting a VGA monitor or projector	31
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor	33
Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)	34
Power management	35
Shutting down the computer	35
Setting power options	35
Using power-saving states	35
Initiating and exiting Suspend	36
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	36
Using the Power icon	37
Using power management	37
Viewing the current power management settings	37
Changing the current power management settings	37
Using battery power	37
Displaying the remaining battery charge	38
Inserting or removing the battery	38
Inserting the battery	38
Removing the battery	38
Charging a battery	39
Maximizing battery life	40
Managing low battery levels	40
Identifying low battery levels	40
Resolving a low battery level	40
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	40
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	40
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	41
Conserving battery power	41
Storing a battery	41
Disposing of a used battery	41
Replacing the battery	42
Using external AC power	42
Testing an AC adapter	43
Drives	44
Handling drives	44
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive	45
Removing the hard drive	45
Installing a hard drive	46
External cards and devices	48
Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)	48
Inserting a digital card	48
Removing a digital card	48
Using a USB device	49
Connecting a USB device	50
Removing a USB device	50
Using optional external devices	51
Using optional external drives	51
Memory modules	52
Security	57
Protecting the computer	57
Using passwords	57
Setting passwords in the operating system	58
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	58
Managing an administrator password	59
Entering an administrator password	59
Managing a power-on password	59
Entering a power-on password	60
Using firewall software	60
Installing an optional security cable	61
Backup and Recovery	62
Performing a system recovery	62
Creating the restore DVDs	62
Creating a restore image on a USB device	62
Performing recovery using the restore DVD	63
Backing up your information	63
Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics	65
Starting Setup Utility	65
Using Setup Utility	65
Changing the language of Setup Utility	65
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	65
Displaying system information	66
Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility	66
Exiting Setup Utility	66
Updating the BIOS	66
Determining the BIOS version	66
Downloading a BIOS update	67
Using System Diagnostics	68
Cleaning your computer	69
Cleaning products	69
Cleaning procedures	69
Cleaning the display	69
Cleaning the sides and cover	70
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	70
Traveling with the computer	71
Troubleshooting and support	73
Troubleshooting	73
The computer is unable to start up	73
The computer screen is blank	73
Software is functioning abnormally	73
The computer is on but not responding	74
The computer is unusually warm	74
An external device is not working	74
The wireless network connection is not working	75
A movie is not visible on an external display	75
Contacting customer support	75
Labels	76
Specifications	77
Input power	77
Operating environment	78
Electrostatic discharge	79