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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................v
Notational Conventions.......................................................vi
Chapter 1 Getting Started...................................................1-1
Getting the Computer Running ............................................ 1-2
Unpacking ........................................................................ 1-2
Connecting to AC Power ................................................. 1-2
Opening the Cover ........................................................... 1-4
Turning On and Off the Computer................................... 1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer............................................ 1-6
Right-Side Components ................................................... 1-6
Left-Side Components ..................................................... 1-7
Bottom Components......................................................... 1-8
Top-open Components ................................................... 1-10
Where to Go from Here...................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer.................................2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer .................................... 2-2
Starting the Computer ...................................................... 2-2
Stopping the Computer .................................................... 2-2
Using the Multimedia Buttons ............................................. 2-4
Using the Keyboard.............................................................. 2-7
Hot Keys .......................................................................... 2-8
Using the Touchpad ........................................................... 2-11
Configuring the Touchpad ............................................. 2-13
Using the DVD Drive......................................................... 2-14
Inserting and Removing a Disc ...................................... 2-14
Using the Video Features ................................................... 2-16