Using Windows shortcut keys
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38
Using the hot keys
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38
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Managing power
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39
Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
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39
Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only)
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39
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep
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39
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only)
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40
Setting password protection on wakeup
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40
Using the power meter and power settings
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41
Running on battery power
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41
User-replaceable battery
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41
Finding battery information
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42
Conserving battery power
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42
Identifying low battery levels
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42
Resolving a low battery level
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43
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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43
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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43
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
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43
Storing a user-replaceable battery
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43
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
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43
Replacing a user-replaceable battery
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44
Running on external AC power
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44
Troubleshooting power problems
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44
Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
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45
Shutting down (turning off) the computer
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45
Hybrid Graphics (select models only)
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46
Using Hybrid Graphics
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46
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Maintaining your computer
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47
Improving performance
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47
Handling drives
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47
Using Disk Defragmenter
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47
Using Disk Cleanup
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48
Adding or replacing memory modules (select models only)
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48
Updating programs and drivers
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52
Cleaning your computer
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52
Cleaning procedures
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52
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)
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53
Cleaning the sides or cover
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53
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse
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53
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