Using keypads
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Using the integrated numeric keypad
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26
Using an optional external numeric keypad
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27
Using pointing devices
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27
Setting pointing device preferences
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27
Using the pointing stick
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27
Using the TouchPad
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27
Turning the TouchPad off and on
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28
Navigating
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28
Selecting
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29
Using TouchPad gestures
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29
Scrolling
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30
Pinching/Zooming
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30
Rotating
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31
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Maintenance
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32
Inserting or removing the battery
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32
Removing or replacing the bottom cover
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34
Removing the bottom cover
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34
Replacing the bottom cover
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34
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
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36
Removing the hard drive
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36
Installing a hard drive
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36
Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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37
Replacing a hard drive
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37
Replacing an optical drive
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39
Adding or replacing memory modules
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41
Updating programs and drivers
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43
Using SoftPaq Download Manager
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44
Cleaning your computer
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45
Cleaning products
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45
Cleaning procedures
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45
Cleaning the display
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45
Cleaning the sides and cover
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45
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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46
7
Backup and recovery
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47
Windows 7
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47
Backing up your information
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47
Performing a system recovery
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48
Using the Windows recovery tools
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