Table of Contents Table of Contents
Notices and Compliance .......................................5
Copyright Notice .................................................. 5
Disclaimer ............................................................. 5
Trademark and Patent Notice ............................ 5
Compliance Statements ..................................... 5
Warnings and Cautions ...................................... 7
Safety Information .............................................. 7
Getting Started..........................................................8
Where to Look For Information ......................... 8
About Windows XP............................................................. 8
About Windows Vista ......................................................... 8
About Windows 7 ............................................................... 8
Standard Parts ..................................................................... 8
Standard Features ............................................................... 8
Optional Features ................................................................ 8
Optional Parts and Accessories ......................................... 9
The First Time. . . ................................................. 9
Begin Using the Computer ................................................. 9
Turning off Your Computer ................................................. 9
Safety .................................................................... 9
Tips for New Owners ........................................ 10
Front View .......................................................... 11
Getting Familiar With Your Computer ..............11
Top View ............................................................. 12
Left Side View .................................................... 12
Right Side View .................................................. 13
Back Edge View ................................................. 13
Bottom View ...................................................... 14
Keyboard Basics ................................................ 15
Primary Keys ...................................................... 15
Arrow Keys ........................................................................ 15
Keyboard ergonomics ...................................... 15
Function Keys and Key Combinations .............................. 16
Numeric Keypad .................................................................17
Lock Keys ...........................................................................17
Windows Keys .................................................................. 18
Application Launch Button................................................ 18
Keyboard Task Lights ........................................................ 18
LED Status Indicators ........................................ 19
Touchpad ............................................................20
How to Use the Touchpad ................................................ 20
Adjusting the Touchpad Settings ..................................... 20
Touchpad Precautions ....................................................... 20
Touchpad Buttons ............................................................. 20
Display ................................................................ 21
Calibrating the (optional) Touch Screen ............................ 21
Adjusting Display Brightness ............................................ 21
Adjusting Display Resolution ............................................ 21
Auto Dim Feature .............................................................. 21
Simultaneous Display ....................................................... 22
Opening and Closing the Display ..................................... 22
Lid Switch .......................................................................... 22
Cursor Visibility .................................................................. 22
Memory .............................................................. 22
Audio ...................................................................23
The PC Card Slot ................................................23
Inserting a Card ................................................................. 23
Ejecting a Card .................................................................. 23
The Hard Disk Drive .......................................... 23
Removing the Hard Disk Drive ......................................... 23
The Optical Disk Drive (option) ........................ 24
Inserting a Disk ................................................................. 24
Removing a DVD or CD .................................................... 24
Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option) .. 24
To insert a card .................................................................. 24
To remove a card ............................................................... 25
Computer Security ............................................ 25
Security Slot ...................................................................... 25
Passwords ......................................................................... 25
Fingerprint Scanner (Option) ............................................. 25
Fingerprint Scanner Software ........................................... 25
Stealth Mode ..................................................................... 25
Smart Card Reader (Option) ............................................. 25
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ....................................... 25
ENERGY STAR® ................................................ 26
Ports and Connectors ....................................... 26
Making Connections .............................................27
Attaching Power ................................................ 27
Using the AC Adapter ....................................................... 27
Using the Vehicle Adapter (optional) ................................ 27
Attaching USB Devices ..................................... 27
External keyboard or pointing device................................ 27
Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device 28
Using Simultaneous Display ............................................. 28
