Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 34
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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34
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit
Hibernation
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34
Conserving battery power
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34
Storing a battery
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34
Disposing of a used battery
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35
Replacing the battery
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35
Using external AC power
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35
Testing an AC adapter
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36
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Drives
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37
Handling drives
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37
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
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38
Removing the hard drive
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38
Installing the hard drive
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40
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External cards and devices
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42
Using Media Card Reader cards
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42
Inserting a digital card
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42
Removing a digital card
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43
Using a USB device
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43
Connecting a USB device
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44
Removing a USB device
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44
Using optional external devices
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45
Using optional external drives
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45
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Memory modules
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46
10
Security
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49
Protecting the computer
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49
Using passwords
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50
Setting passwords in the operating system
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50
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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50
Managing an administrator password
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51
Entering an administrator password
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51
Managing a power-on password
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51
Entering a power-on password
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52
Using firewall software
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52
Installing an optional security cable
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53
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