© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001
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Contents
Safety notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Lithium battery notice
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viii
Modem safety information
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ix
Laser compliance statement
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x
About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conventions used in this book
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Related information
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Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Identifying your computer
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1
Hardware features
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2
Microprocessor
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2
Memory
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2
Internal drives
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2
Graphics subsystem
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2
Audio subsystem
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2
Communications
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2
System management features
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3
Keyboard and mouse features
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3
Expansion capability
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3
Power
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Security features
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Supported operating systems
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Software
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IBM preinstalled software
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4
Additional software
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4
Access IBM
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Chapter 2. Setting up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a location for your computer
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5
Arranging your workspace
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Comfort
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6
Glare and lighting
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Air circulation
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Electrical outlets and cable lengths
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Connecting cables
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USB connectors
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Audio connectors
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Other connectors
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Starting the computer
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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls and status indicators
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Starting your computer
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Shutting down the computer
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Using the Rapid Access keyboard
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