Current network security codes are unavailable
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22
WLAN connection is very weak
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23
Cannot connect to the wireless router
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23
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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23
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Multimedia
Multimedia features
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25
Identifying your multimedia components
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25
Adjusting the volume
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27
Multimedia software
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28
Using preinstalled multimedia software
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28
Installing multimedia software from the Internet
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28
Audio
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29
Connecting external audio devices
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29
Checking your audio functions
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29
Video
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31
Connecting an external monitor or projector
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31
Connecting an HDMI device
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31
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
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32
Webcam
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33
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Drives and external devices
Drives
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34
Identifying installed drives
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34
Handling drives
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34
Improving hard drive performance
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35
Using Disk Defragmenter
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35
Using Disk Cleanup
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35
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
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36
Using external drives
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38
Connecting optional external drives
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39
Sharing optical drives
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39
External devices
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40
Using a USB device
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40
Connecting a USB device
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40
Removing a USB device
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40
Using Digital Media Slot cards
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41
Inserting a digital card
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41
Stopping and removing a digital card
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42
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Memory modules
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Pointing devices and keyboard
Setting pointing device preferences
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47
Using pointing devices
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47
Using the TouchPad
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47
Connecting an external mouse
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47
Using the keyboard
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47
Using hotkeys
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47
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