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Reference Guide
To lock the hard disk drive
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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 use additional batteries
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To get the most from your batteries
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To maximize processor speed
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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 98)
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To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)
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To send and receive faxes (Windows XP)
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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 98 or 2000)
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To prepare for connections (Windows XP)
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To turn wireless communication on and off
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Add-On Devices
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Using an Expansion Base
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To dock the computer
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To undock the computer
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To play audio CDs
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To use the status panel
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Using Plug-In Modules
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To install hot-swap support (Windows 98)
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