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Reference Guide
To protect against viruses
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To set PC identification
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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
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Taking Care of Your Computer
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To protect your hard disk drive
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To maintain your computer
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To safeguard your data
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To extend the life of the display
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To clean your computer
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Batteries and Power Management
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Managing Power Consumption
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How the computer manages power automatically
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To manage power manually
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Using Battery Power
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To check battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge the battery
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To get the most from your batteries
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Modem and Network Connections
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Using the Modem
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To connect the modem
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To connect to the Internet
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To disconnect from the Internet
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To dial in to a network
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To change your modem settings
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To send and receive e-mail
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To send and receive faxes (Windows XP)
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To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)
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Connecting to a LAN
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To connect to a LAN
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Making Wireless Connections
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To prepare for connections (Windows XP)
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To prepare for connections (Windows 2000)
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To turn wireless communication on and off
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Add-On Devices
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Connecting PC Cards
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To insert or remove a PC Card
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Connecting External Devices
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To identify connectors for external devices
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To connect a printer or other parallel device
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To connect an external keyboard or mouse
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To connect a USB device
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