Startup Guide
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Contents
Getting Started with Your Notebook
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Taking Inventory
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What’s in the box?
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To find more information
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
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Front View
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Back View
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Bottom View
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Status Lights
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Setting Up Your Computer
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Step 1: Install the battery
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Step 2: Connect AC power
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Step 3: Connect a phone line
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Step 4: Turn on the computer
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Step 5: Set up Windows
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To connect to the Internet
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What to do next
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Basic Operation
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Operating Your Computer
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To turn the computer on and off
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To reset the computer
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To change the boot device
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To use the touch pad
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To use the Fn hot keys
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To play DVD movies
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Batteries and Power Management
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Using Battery Power
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To check battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge the battery
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Add-On Devices
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Installing Additional RAM
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To install a RAM expansion module
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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To replace the hard disk drive
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