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Multimedia
Multimedia features
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Identifying your multimedia components
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Adjusting the volume
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Using the media activity action keys
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Multimedia software
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Using other preinstalled multimedia software
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Installing multimedia software from the Internet
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Audio
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Connecting external audio devices
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Checking your audio functions
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Video
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Connecting an external monitor or projector
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Webcam
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Security
Protecting the computer
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Using passwords
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Passwords set in Windows
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Passwords set in Setup Utility
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Administrator password
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Managing an administrator password
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Entering an administrator password
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Power-on password
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Managing a power-on password
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Entering a power-on password
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Using antivirus software
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Using firewall software
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Installing critical updates
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Digital cards
Inserting a digital card
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Stopping and removing a digital card
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USB devices
Using a USB device
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Connecting a USB device
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Stopping and removing a USB device
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Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
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Using pointing devices
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Using the TouchPad
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