4
Using the keyboard and pointing devices
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14
Using the action keys
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14
Using the TouchPad
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15
Navigating
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16
Selecting
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16
Using TouchPad gestures
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16
Horizontal scrolling
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17
Edge scrolling
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17
5
Managing power
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18
Shutting down the computer
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18
Setting power options
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18
Using power-saving states
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18
Initiating and exiting Suspend
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19
Initiating and exiting Hibernation or Hybrid Sleep (select models only)
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19
Using the Power icon
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20
Using Power Settings
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20
Viewing the current Power Settings
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20
Changing the current Power Settings
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20
Running on battery power
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20
Factory-sealed battery (select models only)
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20
Removing a user-replaceable battery (select models only)
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21
Displaying the remaining battery charge
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21
Charging a battery
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21
Maximizing battery life
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21
Managing low battery levels
..............................................................................................
22
Identifying low battery levels
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22
Resolving a low battery level
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22
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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22
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 22
Conserving battery power
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22
Storing a battery
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22
Disposing of a used battery
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23
Replacing the battery
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23
Using external AC power
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23
Testing an AC adapter
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24
6
Managing and sharing information
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25
Using a USB device
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25
Connecting a USB device
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25
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