Using pointing devices
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Setting pointing device preferences
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Using the TouchPad
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Turning the TouchPad on and off
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Navigating
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Selecting
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Multimedia
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Using the media activity action keys
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Audio
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Adjusting the volume
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Checking your audio functions
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Webcam
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External monitor (VGA) port
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Power management
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Shutting down the computer
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Setting power options
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Using power-saving states
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Initiating and exiting Suspend
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Initiating and exiting Hibernation
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Using the Power icon
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Using power management
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Viewing the current power management settings
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Changing the current power management settings
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Using battery power
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Displaying the remaining battery charge
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Inserting or removing the battery
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Charging a battery
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Maximizing battery life
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Managing low battery levels
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Identifying low battery levels
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Resolving a low battery level
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Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 31
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation
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Conserving battery power
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Storing a battery
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Disposing of a used battery
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Replacing the battery
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Using external AC power
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