Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer............................................................................11 Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................12 What’s in the Box?
................................................................................................12 Software bundled on your computer......................................................................13 To buy accessories.................................................................................................13 To find more information ......................................................................................14 Identifying Parts of the Computer...............................................................................15 Front View.............................................................................................................15 Bottom View .........................................................................................................16 Back View .............................................................................................................17 Status Lights..........................................................................................................18 Setting Up Your Computer..........................................................................................20 Step 1 – Install the battery .....................................................................................20 Step 2 – Connect ac power ....................................................................................22 Step 3 – Turn on the computer ..............................................................................23 Step 4 – Set up Windows.......................................................................................24 Using Your Computer ....................................................................................................25 Operating Your Computer...........................................................................................26 To start and stop the computer...............................................................................26 To reset the computer ............................................................................................27 To use the pointing devices ...................................................................................28 To configure the pointing devices .........................................................................29 To disable one pointing device..............................................................................29 To use the Fn hot keys...........................................................................................30 To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................31 To use the embedded keypad.................................................................................31 To use the ALT GR key ........................................................................................32 To adjust the display..............................................................................................32 To adjust the volume .............................................................................................33 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC...................................................................34 Taking Care of Your Computer...................................................................................36 To protect your hard disk drive .............................................................................36 To take care of your computer...............................................................................36 To safeguard your data ..........................................................................................37 To extend the life of the display ............................................................................37 To get the most from your batteries.......................................................................37 To clean your computer.........................................................................................38 Securing Your Computer ............................................................................................39 To set up password protection...............................................................................39 To attach a security cable ......................................................................................40 To use the VirusScan utility ..................................................................................41 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide 5