Adjusting the volume
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39
Multimedia software
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40
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
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40
Installing multimedia software from the Internet
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40
Audio
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41
Connecting external audio devices
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41
Checking your audio functions
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41
Video
..................................................................................................................................................
43
Connecting an external monitor or projector
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43
Webcam
.............................................................................................................................................
44
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Security
Protecting the computer
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45
Using passwords
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45
Passwords set in Windows
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46
Passwords set in Setup Utility
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46
Administrator password
.....................................................................................
47
Managing an administrator password
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47
Entering an administrator password
.................................................
47
Power-on password
..........................................................................................
47
Managing a power-on password
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48
Entering a power-on password
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48
Using antivirus software
.....................................................................................................................
49
Using firewall software
.......................................................................................................................
50
Installing critical updates
....................................................................................................................
51
7
Digital cards
Inserting a digital card
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52
Stopping and removing a digital card
.................................................................................................
53
8
USB devices
Using a USB device
...........................................................................................................................
54
Connecting a USB device
..................................................................................................
54
Stopping and removing a USB device
...............................................................................
55
9
Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
...................................................................................................
56
Using pointing devices
.......................................................................................................................
56
Using the TouchPad
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56
Connecting an external mouse
..........................................................................................
56
Using the keyboard
............................................................................................................................
56
Using hotkeys
....................................................................................................................
56
Initiating Standby
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57
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